How to Rotate Videos 90 Degrees on Xiaomi Phone: All the Ways to Work

You shot a video on a Xiaomi smartphone, but it's still in the wrong orientation? Side position instead of portrait or vice versa — a common problem, especially when shooting in motion or using third-party cameras. Fortunately, you can fix this directly on your phone without resorting to a computer. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to deploy video to 90 degrees on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices — from standard tools to specialized applications.

It's important to understand that not all methods maintain the original quality of the video. For example, online services can compress a file, and some editors add watermarks. We'll point out these nuances in each section so you can choose the best option. Also note that if the video was shot with the gyroscope on, automatic orientation determination may not work correctly, in which case you will need manual adjustment.

1.Turn the video through the standard Xiaomi gallery

The fastest way is to use the built-in editor in the Gallery app. It is available on all Xiaomi smartphones with the MIUI 12 shell and later, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13 models. The main advantage of the method is that there is no loss of quality, since the changes apply to the file metadata, not to the video itself.

Instructions:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the video you need.
2. Slip the file to open it in view.
3. Click on the Edit icon** (pencil) in the lower menu.
4. Select the Turn tool (circle-arm icon).
5. Press the turn button until the video takes the desired orientation (clockwise or counterclockwise).
6. Save the changes with the Ready button.

Note that if the Turn button is inactive, the video is non-standard (e.g.,.mkv) or edit-proof, and then use the methods in the following sections.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Gallery editor does not support video rotation in format HEVC (H.265). Convert the file to H.264 via Video Converter before editing.

2.Use of the Google Photos app

Google Photos offers more flexible editing tools than the standard gallery, it automatically syncs media files (if backup is enabled) and allows you to rotate video without installing additional software. MIUI 11 and older, where Google Photos are preinstalled.

Step-by-step:

• 📱 Open Google Photos and find the video in the Video album or through search.
• 🔍 Tap on the file, then click Edit (the icon with sliders).
• 🔄 Select the Turning tool (circle arrow icon).
• 📲 Turn the video to 90.° press the button until you get the desired result.
• ✅ Click Save Copy to avoid erasing the original.

The advantage of this method is the ability to undo changes within 60 days (if backup is enabled).However, Google Photos compresses video when saving if the original file is greater than 1080p. For 4K video, other methods are better used.

3. Third-party applications: CapCut and InShot

If the built-in tools didn’t work out, look for dedicated video editors. CapCut and InShot are two of the most popular free apps for Xiaomi that support video rotation without loss of quality (when set up correctly) They are suitable for processing files in MP4, MOV and even MKV formats.

Instructions for CapCut:

1. Install CapCut from Google Play and open it.
2. Click on the New Project and select the video to edit.
3. After downloading the clip on the timeline, tap it and select Turn.
4. Use the 90° turn buttons hourly or counterclockwise.
5. Export the video with the settings Resolution: Original and Bitrate: High.

Features of InShot:

• 🎬 Supports the turn with step 1° (useful for accurate adjustment).
• 🔊 It retains the original sound without distortion.
• 📤 Watermark-free export is available in free version (when choosing permission) 720p below).

⚠️ Note: In CapCut when exporting video to 4K device-wise MIUI 13 and below, there may be an encoding error. Solution: Reduce the resolution to 1080p Or use InShot.

4. Online services for turning videos

If you don't want to install additional apps, you can use online tools that are convenient for one-off tasks, but have limitations: maximum file size (usually up to 500 MB), possible loss of quality and privacy risks. We tested 3 reliable services that work on Xiaomi phones through the Chrome browser or Mi Browser:

Recommendations for use:

• 🌐 For EZGIF: Choose the No re-encode option to avoid loss of quality.
• 🔒 Kapwing requires registration to download watermarked files.
• ⚡ Online Video Cutter is the fastest, but can cut videos longer than 30 minutes.

Important: Online services upload your video to their servers, avoid using sensitive files (such as personal data or geotags).

5. Rotate video through file manager (for power users)

If the video is saved in format MP4 or MOV, It can be changed through metadata without recoding, and this method requires the installation of an editable file manager. EXIF-tags (e.g., tags, MX Player or Solid Explorer and suitable for users familiar with the technical nuances.

Instructions for MX Player:

1. Install MX Player from Google Play.
2. Open the video through the app.
3. Slip on the screen and select Settings → Turn.
4. Choose the right angle (90°, 180°, 270°).
5. Save the changes (the application will prompt you to create a new copy of the file).

For advanced users: if the video is not rotated through the interface, you can manually change the rotation tag in the metadata using the FFmpeg utility (Termux or PC required).° clockwise:

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -metadata:s:v:0 rotate=90 -codec copy output.mp4

⚠️ Attention: Editing metadata via FFmpeg on Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon processor 4xx (Like Redmi. 8A) It can take up to 10 minutes due to poor performance. Use this method only for small files.

pkg update && pkg install ffmpeg

This ensures the installation of the latest version of the utility.-->

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier, we've put together a table with the pros and cons of each method, and consider the size of the video, the quality and the convenience that you need.

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For most Xiaomi users, the best choice is a standard gallery or Google Photos. If you want to maintain 4K quality or handle a non-standard format, use CapCut or FFmpeg.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you turn a video on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems. Here's how to prevent them:

• 🔄 The video turns, but the black screen is left because the codecs are incompatible. Solution: convert the video to the video. H.264 Video Converter before turning.
• 🔊 The sound disappeared after the turn: check if the audio in the editor is turned off. At CapCut, go to Audio. → The source sound and turn it on.
• 📱 The app crashes when saved: clear the cache of the gallery or editor in Settings → Apps, on Xiaomi with MIUI 14 will also help disabling the optimization function MIUI specific application.

If the proportions are distorted (stretched or compressed) after the video is rotated, check the aspect ratio settings in the editor. In InShot, select Ratio: Original, in CapCut, disable Automatic Framing.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions