How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + hidden MIUI features

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are not just about saving the screen, but an arsenal of tools that many users do not even know about. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C, POCO X5 and others) and the version of MIUI, various methods are available, from classic buttons to innovative gestures and voice commands. But even experienced owners often miss nuances - for example, how to take a long screenshot of a scrolling page or where to find a hidden folder with screenshots.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi in 2026, including rare chips like taking a latency screen or saving without notification. We will focus on the problems that users face: why screenshots do not save, how to change the format from.png to.jpg, and what to do if the combination of buttons does not work. Let’s start with the basic methods and gradually get to professional life hacks.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all Redmi models, from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Redmi K60 Ultra.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, game).
2. At the same time, press the power button (on/lock) and the volume down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A Redmi 8 can be triggered by the switch menu if you press the buttons too long. The optimal retention time is less than 1 second.

If the combination does not work:

• 🔧 Check if physical buttons are locked (especially after the phone drops).
• 📱 Make sure there are no system windows on the screen (e.g. Recent Apps menu).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone - sometimes glitches MIUI block out the pressing.

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On the Redmi Note 11 Pro and later, you can configure the reverse combination: power + volume increase. To do this, go to Settings → Special Features → Button Management.

2. Three-finger gesture: quick screenshot without buttons

MIUI is a feature that allows you to take screenshots with a simple movement on the screen, which is convenient if the physical buttons are broken or you are playing sports (for example, you want to capture the screen of a fitness application).

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the switch "Swipe with three fingers".
3. (Optional) Set the swipe direction down or up.

How to use:

• 👆 Swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you change the settings).
• 🎯 The gesture should be smooth but fast – otherwise the page scroll will work.
• 🔊 The sound of the shutter will confirm the successful creation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K50) The gesture may not work if the display is dark with aggressive contrast settings, in which case try to brighten the screen before swiping.

Check if the gesture is enabled in the settings|Make sure there is no keyboard on the screen|Try swipe in different parts of the screen|Reboot your phone if the gesture doesn’t work-->

3. Notification panel: screenshot in one tap

Few people know, but MIUI has a built-in button for screenshots right in the notification curtain, which is especially useful if you take screenshots often — you don't need to remember combinations or gestures.

Instructions:

1. Turn the notification bar around by swiping your finger from the top edge of the screen down.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissor or a screen thumbnail) and if it's not there, tap on the screen. ⚙️ Edit and add the button manually.
3. Click on the icon – the screenshot will be taken instantly.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Faster than a button combination (especially on larger screens).
• 🎯 Accuracy: Don’t be afraid to accidentally press the wrong button.
• 🔄 It works even if one of the physical buttons is faulty.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for the European market), the screenshot button in the curtain may not be available by default, in which case it must be added via Settings. → Notification panel → Panel control.

4.Voice assistant: screenshot on command

If you have Google Assistant enabled or your branded XiaoAI (on Chinese firmware), you can take voice screenshots, which is useful when your hands are busy or you are driving (but keep in mind safety!).

How to set up:

1. Activate Google Assistant: Settings → Google → Google Assistant Settings → Assistant.
2. Say “OK Google” or hold the Home button (if you have one on your model).
3. Say the command: “Take a screenshot” or “Photography of the screen.”

Features:

• 🗣️ It only works when connected to the Internet (necessary for voice recognition).
• 🔒 On some models (Redmi for China) you may need to switch to English to recognize the command.
• 📱 Screenshot is saved with a delay of 1-2 seconds – you will have time to prepare the screen.

5. Long (scrollable) screenshot

Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) captures an entire web page, a chat on Telegram, or a list of contacts — even if they don’t fit on a single screen, which is essential for saving recipes, instructions, or correspondence.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the screenshot appears in the lower right corner of the screen, tap on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the option “Scroll” (or “Long Screenshot”).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and connects the frames.

Limitations and life hacks:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with 3GB of RAM (e.g. Redmi) 9C) Long screenshots can be cropped or saved in low resolution. Close background apps through Settings before shooting. → Annexes → Clean up.

6.Scream with delay: for menus and pop-ups

Sometimes you need to take a screenshot that only appears after you click, such as a context menu or a pop-up, in which case a screenshot timer will help.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot with delay.
2. Select the time of delay: 3 seconds or 5 seconds.
3. Activate the option and take a screenshot in any way - the timer will start counting down.

Wherever you need it:

• 📁 To save context menus (for example, when you press a file long).
• 🎮 For screenshots in games where the interface appears after tapa.
• 🔧 To fix system errors that disappear after a few seconds.

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Delayed Screenshot is only available on MIUI 12 and later. On older versions (MIUI 11 and below), use third-party apps like Screenshot Touch.

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi are saved in the Pictures/Screenshots folder (or DCIM/Screenshots on some models).

• 📁 Nana MIUI Global path may be different: Internal Storage → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🖼️ Screenshots are saved in.png format (without loss of quality), but take up more space than.jpg.
• 🔍 In the gallery they are displayed in a separate album "Screenshots».

How to change the place of preservation:

1. Install a file manager (e.g., Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to Pictures/Screenshots and manually move the files to the desired folder.
3. Or use the automatic rule in Google Photos: Settings → Backup → Device folders.

⚠️ Note: If screenshots suddenly stop being saved, check out:

• 📲 Free space on the device (needs at least 500 MB on the system partition).
• 🛠️ Permissions for the Gallery application in Settings → Annexes → Permits.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI: in some versions (for example, MIUI 14.0.3) was a bug with screenshots saved.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi