Panoramic shooting on Xiaomi Redmi: from basic settings to professional tricks

Creating panoramic photos on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is an easy way to capture wide landscapes, architectural ensembles or large groups of friends in one shot. The images are curved, broken, or unsatisfactory. In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can capture panoramas, from the standard mode to the standard mode. MIUI to alternative applications, and also reveal the secrets of the ideal gluing of frames.

No matter what your Redmi model is, be it a budget Redmi. 12C or the flagship Redmi K70 Pro, the algorithm for creating panoramas is similar, but there are nuances. AI-And we've tested all the different devices, and we've put together checklists to help you avoid the typical errors.

If you've never tried panoramas or failed, don't worry. After reading this article, you can create professional panoramic shots even in the simplest Redmi, and if you need additional features like 360.° or manually adjust the exposure, we will tell you which applications are suitable for this.

1. Standard mode of panorama in MIUI: Where to find and how to use

In the corporate shell MIUI Panoramic mode is built into the standard Camera app, and it takes a few simple steps to activate it. On most Xiaomi Redmi models (except the oldest ones), this mode is available by default.

Open the Camera app and swipe your finger across the screen to the left or right to switch between modes. Look for an icon that says "Panorama" (on some models it may be called "Panorama" or denoted by the semicircle icon). If this option is not in the main menu, click on More (three dots or an arrow down) - there are usually hidden additional modes.

Once the mode is activated, a guideline and a "Hold the phone vertical" prompt will appear on the screen. This is critical: if you tilt the device, the program will not be able to glue the frames correctly. Start shooting from the left or right edge of the scene, slowly turning the phone in the opposite direction. The speed should be uniform - too fast or sharp movements will cause tears in the final picture.

• 📱 For models with MIUI 14+: Panorama mode supports shooting in format HEIF (Save space without loss of quality. To enable it, go to Camera Settings → Photo format.
• 🔄 Automatic correction: new Redmi (e.g. Redmi Note 13 Pro)+) automatically align the horizon and correct distortions at the edges.
• 🚫 Limitation: Standard mode does not allow you to shoot panoramas in a vertical plane (only horizontal ones).

⚠️ Warning: If you're shooting a panorama, the screen starts flashing or you see a message that says "Too fast," you're moving the phone unevenly. Try trying again by locking your elbows or using a tripod.

Hold your phone strictly vertically.

Turn off stabilization (if manually enabled)

Choose a lighted scene with no moving objects

Battery charge must be at least 20% (otherwise the camera may be turned off)

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2. Alternative panorama applications: when standard mode is not enough

If the built-in panorama mode in Xiaomi Redmi does not suit you (for example, due to low resolution or lack of vertical shooting), you can use third-party applications. They offer advanced features: manual exposure adjustment, shooting in the camera. HDR, 360°-panoramas and even export in virtual reality format.

One of the best solutions is the Google Camera (GCam), which is an app originally designed for Pixel smartphones, adapted to many Xiaomi models, and supports panoramic photography with improved detail and smoother adhesion of frames, and to install GCam on Redmi, you need to download a version optimized for your processor (for example, for the Snapdragon 680 or Dimensity 1080).

Another option is the Panorama 360 Camera (available on Google Play), which specializes in creating spherical panoramas and supports manual tuning:

• 🎯 Shooting points: you can set the number of frames (from 4 to 36).
• 🔧 Correction of distortion: manually adjust the curvature for objects in the foreground.
• 🌍 Exports to VR: Keep panoramas in a format compatible with virtual reality glasses.

For professional shooting suitable Open Camera – open source software with support RAW-format and manual settings ISO, And in this app, the panoramas are clearer, but they require a lot of experience in photography.

⚠️ Note: When using GCam on Xiaomi Redmi, you may have a problem with the green tint on the panoramas, due to incompatibility of processing algorithms. Solution: in the GCam settings, turn off HDR+ Enhanced or set an alternative configuration profile.

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If you're shooting a panorama in nature, use the Photopills app (or its free counterparts) to calculate the optimal time to shoot in the sun, which will help avoid sharp shadows at the frames.

3. camera settings for perfect panorama: exposure, focus, stabilization

Even with a good app, the panorama can be unsatisfactory if you don't adjust the basic parameters of the camera. The main enemies of high-quality panoramas are different exposures at the frame joints and blurred details due to the trembling of the hands.

If there are bright light sources on the stage (such as the sun or lamps), the camera can automatically change the exposure when you turn the phone.

• 🔘 Lock the exposure by pressing and holding your finger on the screen at the right point (the inscription will appear). AE/AF Lock).
• 🌡️ Manually set white balance in the camera settings (in Open Camera or GCam).

Focus: Autofocus can "breathe" (change focal length) when the phone moves, so that it doesn't happen:

• 🎯 Turn on manual focus (if supported) or fix it on the main object.
• 📏 Keep your phone at a distance from the subjects (for example, if you are shooting a group of people, don’t get too close to the extremes).

Stabilization: The built-in stabilization in Xiaomi Redmi can interfere with panoramic photography as it tries to compensate for your movements. Turn it off in the camera settings (path: Settings: Settings) → Video Stabilization or Settings → Additionally. → If you're shooting, use a two-handed grip or put your elbows in the body for more stability.

4.Typical errors and how to fix them

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

1. Breaks or "steps" at the joints of frames

• 🔹 Reason: Rotating the phone too fast or moving objects in the frame.
• 🔧 Solution: shoot slower, avoid people/cars in the frame. In GCam, increase the Panorama stitching threshold (if available).

2. distorted lines (e.g. curved horizons or walls)

• 🔹 Reason: The phone was tilted during the shooting.
• 🔧 Solution: Use the level in the camera app or the external bubble level (stick to the case).

3. Different brightness at the joints

• 🔹 Reason: Automatic exposure changed between frames.
• 🔧 Solution: fix the exposure (see Section 3) or film in cloudy weather.

4. Green or purple shade in the panorama

• 🔹 Reason: Incompatibility of processing algorithms (often in GCam).
• 🔧 Solution: Turn it off HDR+ Or install a different version of GCam.

5. Panorama is not saved or the application crashes

• 🔹 Reason: Lack of memory or software error.
• 🔧 Solution: Clear the camera cache (Settings) → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the cache and try again.

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If the panorama is a curve, don't rush to remove it! In most cases, distortions can be corrected in the editor (for example, in Snapseed or Lightroom) using the Perspective or Correct distortion tool.

5. Panorama in motion: shooting with hand vs. tripod

Can you shoot panoramas on Xiaomi Redmi without a tripod? Yes, but the result will be worse. Even steady hands can't compare to a fixed position. However, there are tricks that will help improve the quality of shooting with hands:

Shooting without a tripod:

• 🤲 Hold the phone with both hands, elbows in the body.
• 🐢 Move slowly and smoothly, as if you were walking across the canvas with your brush.
• 🎯 Start and end shooting from fixed objects (such as walls or trees) to make it easier for the program to glue together the frames.

Tripod shooting:

• 📐 Use a tripod with a rotary head (for example, Xiaomi Mi Tripod).
• ⚙️ Adjust the angle of rotation so that there is an overlap between the frames 20-30%.
• ⏱️ Turn on the delay timer (2-3 seconds) to avoid shaking when pressing the button.

For the filming. 360°-In this case, the phone must rotate around the nodal point of the lens (not the center of the body), otherwise the lines will bend. For Xiaomi Redmi, any tripod with the ability to move the camera forward will suit. 2-3 centimeter.

⚠️ Attention: If you take a panorama in a room with artificial lighting (for example, fluorescent lamps), there may be flickering at the frame joints. This is due to the frequency of flashing lamps. Solution: shoot in natural light or use lamps with a high flickering frequency (from 100 Hz).

6.Editing panoramas: how to correct defects with post-processing

Even a perfectly shot panorama can require some refinement, and in most cases, basic tools are enough, but you'll need specialized software to get a professional result.

Basic correction (on the phone):

• 📱 Google Photos: Automatically corrects perspective and cuts edges.
• 🎨 Snapseed: the tool “Perspective” will help to straighten the curved lines.
• ✂️ Lightroom Mobile: cropping, zone exposure correction, noise removal.

Advanced processing (on PC):

• 🖥️ PTGui or Hugin: professional programs for gluing panoramas with manual setting of control points.
• 🎭 Photoshop: the tool “Photomerge” automatically glues together frames and corrects distortions.

If the panorama has moving objects (people, cars) that spoiled the gluing, they can be retouched:

1. Open the panorama in Photoshop or GIMP.
2. With the Stamp or Recovery Brush tool, copy the texture from the adjacent area.
3. For complex objects (such as faces), use the Content-Aware Fill.

On Xiaomi Redmi models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (e.g. Redmi) K60 Ultra) built-in neural network processor can automatically finish the missing fragments to panoramas, if you turn on the mode "AI Scene Detection in the camera settings.

7. Spherical panoramas and 360°-Photo: How to shoot on Redmi

Standard panorama mode in MIUI It does not support 360 shooting.°-You can do this with third-party apps:

• 📱 Phone with gyroscope (available in all Redmi since 2018).
• 🎯 App that supports spherical photography (such as Google’s Cardboard Camera or Street View).
• 🔄 A tripod or stable surface for rotating the phone.

Instructions for shooting 360°-Panoramas in Street View:

1. Set your phone on a tripod in vertical orientation.
2. Open the application and select the "Photosphere" mode.
3. Follow the hints on the screen: first remove the “floor” (tilt the phone down), then the “ceiling” (tilt up), and then rotate the phone horizontally.
4. At the frame joints, make a cover. 30-40%.

The finished panorama can be downloaded to Google Maps or viewed in virtual reality glasses. For Xiaomi Redmi with ARCore support (the list of compatible models is available on Google’s website), additional features are available, such as adding a new version of the new model. 3D-panorama.

⚠️ Warning: When shooting spherical panoramas, avoid reflections in glass or mirrors, which can spoil the gluing. Also, do not shoot in places with a strong magnetic field (for example, near transformers), as this will knock down the gyroscope.

8.Preservation and use of panoramas: formats, print, social networks

Panoramic photos are usually saved in format JPEG or PNG, But they're different in size and proportion than normal images:

Formats and dimensions:

• 📏 Standard panorama with Xiaomi Redmi has resolution up to 12000×3000 pixels (depending on the model).
• 🌐 Spherical panoramas (360)°) The equirectangular projection is stored in the equirectangular projection format (aspect ratio 2:1).
• 🗜️ Use the format to save space HEIF (available MIUI 14+).

How to share panoramas:

• 📲 Social media: Facebook and VK They support loading panoramas (they will scroll when viewed). On Instagram, panoramas need to be cropped or uploaded as a carousel.
• 🌍 Google Maps: Upload a panorama to Google Street View to make it available to all users.
• 🖨️ Print: Use services like WhiteWall or Saal Digital to print panoramas, which support wide formats (up to 120 cm in length).

Problems with loading:

• 🚫 If the panorama is not scrolling in social networks, check that its width is at least 5000 pixels.
• 🔄 If the file is too large, compress it into Lightroom (quality) 80-90%) or convert into HEIF.

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To ensure that the panorama is displayed correctly on all devices, save it in format JPEG with a resolution of no more than 12,000 pixels on the long side, larger files may not open in some viewers.

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