How to deploy photos on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways from gallery to PC

You took a great shot on your Xiaomi Redmi, but it turned upside down or turned sideways? This problem is familiar to many — especially when you take pictures in a hurry or use third-party cameras. Fortunately, you can fix the orientation of the photo on Redmi in seconds, and it does not require special skills.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to deploy photos, from built-in gallery tools to professional editors. You’ll learn how to rotate an image to 90°, 180° or mirror it, and what to do if the photo loses quality after a turn. The instructions are relevant for all modern Redmi models, from the budget Redmi A2/A3 to the flagship Redmi Note 13 Pro+.

Important: If your photo was taken in HEIC format (typical for new Xiaomi models), some standard methods may not work, in which case we recommend using specialized applications, which you will find in the last section.

1. spread photo through the standard gallery Xiaomi

The fastest way is to use the built-in editor in the Gallery app (or Photos on newer versions of MIUI), which works on all Redmi smartphones without installing additional software.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Gallery app and find the photo you need.
• ✏️ Tap the image, then click the Edit button (the pencil icon in the bottom menu).
• 🔄 In the bottom toolbar, select the Turn icon (circle arrow). Each click turns the photo 90 ° clockwise.
• 💾 Press Save (or Ready in newer versions MIUI). The system will prompt you to save a copy or overwrite the original — choose the second option if you are sure of the result.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not support mirror reflection (flip horizontally/vertically).
• ❌ Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi 9A) may reset the photo creation date after turning.
• ❌ There is no precise angle fitting function (fixed 90° only).

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If the Turn button is inactive, your photo is protected from editing (for example, downloaded from a limited messenger), in which case use the methods from the following sections.

2. Rotate through Google Photos (with sync)

Google Photos offers more flexible editing tools than the standard Xiaomi Gallery, plus all changes are automatically synced to the cloud, which protects against data loss.

How to expand the photo:

1. Open Google Photos and select the image you want.
2. Click Edit → Tools → Turn.
3. Use the slider to fine-tune the angle or 90°/180° button for a fixed turn.
4. For mirror reflection, select More → Reflect (horizontal/vertical).
5. Save the changes – the original will remain intact and the edited version will appear next to you.

Benefits of Google Photos:

• 🔧 Precise steering angle setting (not only 90°).
• 🔄 Support for mirror reflection.
• ☁️ Automatic backup.
• 📱 Works on all Redmi models, including the older Redmi 4X, Redmi 5 Plus.

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If the quality of the photo is worse after you turn to Google Photos, try turning off the Save Copy option in the editing settings. This will force the application to overwrite the original without additional compression.

The downside is that it requires a Google account and Internet access for the first sync, so if you prefer offline solutions, move on to the next section.

3. Use of a file manager (for experienced users)

This is a good way to deploy a photo without loss of quality and without using graphics editors, and we're going to change the EXIF metadata that's responsible for the orientation of the image.

Instructions for MI File Manager (standard manager on Xiaomi):

1. Open Files and go to the photo folder (usually DCIM/Camera).
2. Long press on the file → Properties → Details.
3. If you find the orientation field, if it says 90° (clockwise) or something like that, the photo already contains the metadata about the turn, but the gallery ignores it.
4. For forced orientation, download the EXIF Editor app from the Play Market and manually set Orientation: Normal (1).

When this method is useful:

• 📸 Photo taken by a third-party camera (like Open Camera) and displayed incorrectly only in the Xiaomi gallery.
• 🔄 You need to correct the orientation for batch processing (e.g., 100 photos at once).
• 📱 There is little room on the phone, and you don't want to install additional editors.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing EXIF can cause the photo to stop opening in some applications. Before mass processing, test the method on 1-2 files.

4. turn-around on the computer (maximum quality)

If you need to expand a photo without any loss of quality, the best way is to use a PC, which is for professional shots or photos that will then be printed.

Methods for Windows/macOS:

The following is a step-by-step guide for FastStone Image Viewer (recommended!):

1. Connect Redmi to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Copy the photo to your computer or open it directly from your phone.
3. In FastStone, select files → Tools → Turn/Mirror.
4. Select the direction of rotation (90° CW, 90° CCW, 180°).
5. Click Apply and save the files back to your phone.

A critical nuance: when you transfer a photo from Redmi to a PC via USB, you sometimes reset your date metadata, and to avoid this, use a cloud service (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) or a microSD memory card.

5. Third-party applications for photo reversal

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't suit you, consider specialized applications. We tested the 10 editors and selected the top-3 for Redmi:

1. Snapseed (from Google)

• ✅ Free, no advertising.
• ✅ Supports the formats JPEG, PNG, HEIC.
• ✅ Accurate rotation at any angle (not only 90°).
• ❌ There is no batch processing.

How to use: Open photos → Tools → Turn → Select a corner → Save.

2. Photo & Picture Resizer

• ✅ Lightweight (only 5MB).
• ✅ You can rotate multiple photos at once.
• ✅ Support for HEIF/HEIC (current for Redmi Note 12 and later).
• ❌ The free version leaves a watermark.

3. PicsArt

• ✅ Additional effects and filters.
• ✅ Social functions (you can share a photo right away).
• ❌ A complex interface for beginners.
• ❌ Requires registration for certain functions.

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⚠️ Warning: When installing third-party editors from Play Market, always check the permissions they request. For example, if a photo rotating app requires access to Contacts or SMS, it's suspicious. In our tests, all of the above programs showed themselves safe.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after you turn the photo, you can have unexpected problems, and we've collected the most common cases and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The photo turns, but after saving it again is displayed incorrectly.

• 🔹 Reason: Metadata conflict EXIF. Xiaomi gallery can ignore the changes.
• 🔹 Solution: Open the photo in Google Photos or Snapseed, rotate and save as a new file (without overwriting the original).

Problem 2: After the turn, the quality deteriorated (there were artifacts).

• 🔹 Reason: Condensed when saved. The standard gallery MIUI can clamp JPEG.
• 🔹 Solution: Use FastStone Image Viewer on PC or save to PNG format (no loss).

Problem 3: You can’t turn a photo taken in Pro mode (RAW).

• 🔹 Reason: Files.DNG are not supported by standard tools.
• 🔹 Solution: Install Lightroom Mobile or Darkroom to work with RAW.

Problem 4: The turn works, but the shooting date is confused.

• 🔹 Cause: Bug in MIUI 13/14 when a file is overwritten.
• 🔹 Solution: Before rotating, copy the photo to another folder or use EXIF Editor to restore the date.

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If you often encounter photo orientation issues, try resetting the Gallery app settings in Settings → Apps → Gallery → Storage → Clear the data. This will return the standard display settings.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions