How to take a panoramic picture on Xiaomi: instructions for all models

Panoramic photos allow you to capture wide landscapes, architectural ensembles or large groups of friends in one frame - without distortion and cropping, POCO And Mi) offer built-in tools for taking these shots, but not everyone knows how to use them properly. In this article, we'll look at not only the standard camera functionality, but also alternative ways of shooting, and also reveal the secrets of the perfect panorama: from lighting selection to post-processing.

It's important to understand that the quality of the panorama depends not only on the specifications of the smartphone, but also on the technique of shooting. POCO X5 They can create impressive wide-angle images if you follow simple rules, and owners of flagships (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Mix Fold 3) can use advanced modes like superpanorama or super-panorama. 3D-Panoramas for professional results.

In the article you will find:

• 📱 Step-by-step instructions for all versions MIUI (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS)
• 🔍 Comparison of built-in panorama mode with Google apps and third-party utilities
• ⚙️ Camera settings that affect panorama quality (resolution, stabilization, HDR)
• 🎨 Post-processing tips: how to glue the panorama manually and fix shooting errors

1. Built-in panorama mode in Xiaomi camera: where to find and how to turn on

The standard panorama mode is available in the Camera app on all Xiaomi,Released smartphones after 2018. To activate it, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app (the icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Scroll horizontally across the screen (or swipe across the lower modes panel) to find the Panorama item (on some models, Panorama or the mountain scenery icon).
3. Click on the mode – the camera will automatically switch to horizontal orientation.
4. A guideline will appear on the screen and a prompt will say “Slowly lead the camera in one direction.”

In the models with MIUI 12 and newer (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) The interface may be slightly different: the panorama mode is sometimes hidden in the menu More (three dots or an arrow at the bottom of the screen). If you do not find it, check the camera settings: some firmware allows you to add frequently used modes to the main panel.

Important: Before shooting, make sure that:

• 🔋 Battery level above 20% (panorama consumes a lot of energy).
• 📱 Camera settings have Stabilization enabled (path: Camera settings) → Additionally. → Stabilization of video/photo).
• 🌞 Lighting uniformly (avoid contrasting shadows or direct sunlight in the frame).

2. Step-by-step instructions: how to shoot a panorama on Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s panorama algorithm is intuitive, but there are nuances that affect the final result. Follow this instruction to get a clear and even shot:

Hold your smartphone horizontally (album orientation)

Turn off the digital zoom (approximation)

Select a reference point (for example, the horizon line)

Lock your elbows or use a tripod-->

Step 1: Select direction. You can shoot the panorama from left to right or from right to left, the direction does not affect quality. The main thing is to move smoothly, without jerking, maintaining the same speed.

Step 2. Start shooting. Press the shutter button (round icon at the bottom of the screen). The camera will start recording the footage automatically as soon as you start moving your smartphone. Don't stop, pauses lead to "breaks" in the panorama.

Step 3: Complete: Bring the camera to the end point (usually 180-240 angle of view)°). The shooting will stop automatically, or you can press the shutter button again. The finished panorama will be saved in the gallery in the Camera folder. → Panoramas.

⚠️ Warning: If you see a "Too fast" warning on the screen, repeat the shooting. Rapid movement of the camera leads to distortion of the edges and incorrect gluing of frames.

On flagship models (Xiaomi 14 Pro, Mix Fold 2) available superpanorama mode with a resolution of up to 100+ MP. To activate it:

1. In panorama mode, touch the gear icon (⚙️) top-corner.
2. Choose High Resolution or Professional Panorama.
3. Follow the hints on the screen – the shooting will take longer, but the result will be detailed.

3. Comparison of the built-in mode with Google Camera and third-party applications

The standard Xiaomi camera app does panoramas well, but not perfectly. For example, in low light or moving objects, artifacts can arise. Alternative solutions often yield better results.

To install Google Camera on Xiaomi:

1. Download. APK-a file from a verified source (e.g., Celso Azevedo website).
2. Choose a version that is compatible with your model (for Snapdragon or Mediatek).
3. Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install Unknown Applications).
4. Run GCam and select config for your device (if required).

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Before installing the GCam, back up your standard camera – some versions may conflict with the standard camera. MIUI.

If you choose between a standard camera and a GCam, focus on the following:

• 🌄 For landscapes and static objects, Google Camera is better suited – it more accurately glues edges and saves details.
• 🏙️ For urban scenes with movement (cars, people) try Microsoft Pix – it handles artifacts better.
• 📸 For quick shots (for example, at an event) is more convenient standard camera Xiaomi – it starts instantly.

4 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes have problems shooting panoramas, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to prevent them:

⚠️ Warning: If you see steps or gaps in the panorama, it may be due to autofocus. Before shooting, tap the screen to capture the focus on a reference point (for example, in the background).

Problem 1: Blurred edges, caused by hand tremors or too fast movement.

• 🧘 Use a tripod or put your elbows in the body (for example, on the railing).
• 🐢 Move the camera slower than the arrow on the screen tells you.
• 🔄 Enable Stabilization in the camera settings.

Problem 2: Disambiguation of exposure: If one part of the panorama is too dark and the other part is light, the automatic white balance is to blame.

• ☀️ Take it down. HDR (included in the camera settings).
• 📱 Lock the exposure by touching the screen and holding your finger. 2 seconds (the icon will appear) AE/AF Lock).
• 🌅 Avoid shooting against the sun – it is better to place the light source on the side.

Problem 3: Straight lines are distorted, typical of wide-angle panoramas where vertical objects (buildings, trees) are "bullowing up."

• 📏 Hold the camera strictly horizontally using the level (includes in the camera settings).
• 🖼️ Fix perspective in the editor (e.g. Snapseed or Lightroom).
• 🏗️ For architecture, use Rectangular Panorama (available in some versions of GCam).

5 How to glue the panorama manually if the camera failed

Sometimes, automatic gluing fails, for example, if you have moving objects in the frame or you have changed your speed abruptly, in such cases, you can collect the panorama manually using special programs.

Method 1: On a computer (using Hugin or PTGui).

1. Move the original frames (they are saved in the Camera folder) → Panoramas as separate files marked panorama on PC.
2. Install a free Hugin program.
3. Upload photos to the program and select Align images (alignment).
4. Edit checkpoints (if necessary) and export the result to JPG/PNG.

Method 2: On a smartphone (using PhotoSphere or Pano Stitcher).

• 📲 Install PhotoSphere Camera (Android) or Pano Stitcher (iOS/Android).
• 🖼️ Select the original frames from the gallery (they should overlap by 30-50%).
• 🔄 Start the gluing process – the application will automatically find the matching fragments.
• ✂️ Cut the edges if there are artifacts left.

For advanced users: if you shoot in the format RAW (Available on Xiaomi flagships, gluing is better done in Adobe Lightroom or Capture One. These programs support work with raw files and give more control over color and exposure.

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If the panorama doesn’t stick together automatically, try to reduce the number of frames or increase the overlap between them (at least 40%).

6 Post-processing: how to improve the panorama after shooting

Even a perfectly shot panorama often requires some work, and here are some tools and techniques to help make the picture brighter and more professional:

1. Trimming and alignment. Use Google Photos or Snapseed to:

• ✂️ Remove black fields at the edges (tool Coverage) → Panorama).
• 📐 Straighten the horizon (tool of turn).
• 🎨 Automatic color correction (Auto in Snapseed).

2. Exposure correction. If one part of the panorama is too dark:

• 🌓 In Lightroom Mobile, use a Gradient Filter to darken or brighten individual areas.
• 🎭 V VSCO Use preset HB2 or A6 natural contrast.

Removal of artifacts, for retouching minor defects:

• 🖌️ In Adobe Photoshop Express, use the Correction (Cloning) tool).
• 🧹 TouchRetouch can remove garbage or extra objects with one touch.

Exports in high quality to preserve details

• 📤 In the export settings, select Quality: 100% and Resolution: Maximum.
• 🖼️ For printing, save in format TIFF or PNG (lossless).

⚠️ Warning: When editing panoramas, avoid a strong increase in contrast or saturation, which will increase noise in dark areas.

7. Advanced techniques: 3D-panoramas and spherical pictures

If you don’t want to see the standard panoramas, try creating 360.°-snapshot 3D-These formats allow you to immerse yourself in a scene and view it from any angle. Here's how to do it on Xiaomi:

Spherical panorama (360)°). You'll need to shoot it:

• 📱 Smartphone with a gyroscope (all Xiaomi models after 2019).
• 🎯 Google Street View or Cardboard Camera.
• 🔄 Structure (optional, but recommended).

Instructions:

1. Install Google Street View from the Play Market.
2. Select the Photo Sphere mode.
3. Follow the on-screen hints: shoot sequentially up, down and in a circle.
4. The slug will happen automatically. You can post the finished panorama on Google Maps or save it to the gallery.

3D-panorama (for VR). To create a stereoscopic effect:

• 🕶️ Use the app. 3D Panorama or Fyuse.
• 🔄 Take the object from different angles (the application will tell the trajectory).
• 🎮 The finished panorama can be viewed in VR-glasses or on a smartphone screen (turning the device).

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and other foldable models 3D-The panoramas are particularly realistic thanks to a few cameras:

1. Turn your smartphone into tablet mode.
2. In the camera app, select 3D Panorama (available in Professional mode).
3. Follow the instructions – the smartphone will tell you how to move.

8 Tips for the perfect panorama: lighting, composition, equipment

So, the technique is only half the success, and to really get a really spectacular view, you have to look at these things.

Lighting.

• 🌅 The golden hour (first hour after sunrise or before sunset) is ideal for landscapes. The light is soft, the shadows are long, the colors are rich.
• ☁️ In cloudy weather, remove with the switch on HDR — It compensates for the lack of contrast.
• 💡 Avoid shooting against the sun if there are no silhouettes in the frame - otherwise get overlit areas.

Composition.

• 🎯 Rule of Thirds: Place key objects at the intersection of grid lines.
• 🌳 Include in the frame leading lines (roads, rivers, fences) – they direct the viewer’s gaze.
• 🏞️ For wide landscapes, leave an object (stone, flower, person) in the foreground - this will add depth.

Equipment.

• 📸 A tripod (even a small desktop) will eliminate hand tremors. DJI Osmo Mobile.
• 🔗 Rotating head for tripod will help smoothly rotate the camera around the axis.
• 🔋 Powerbank – shooting panoramas consumes battery faster than conventional photos.

Additional accessories for professional results:

• 📱 External lens (e.g. Xiaomi Wide Angle Lens) will expand the viewing angle.
• 🎤 Remote control (such as Xiaomi Bluetooth Remote) will help you avoid shaking when you press the screen.
• 📱 External battery with function PD (fast charging for long shootings.

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The easiest way to improve the panorama is to shoot it in format. RAW (If your Xiaomi supports, and handle it in Lightroom, it will give you more flexibility in color correction and exposure.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions