How to take a picture of the screen on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12/13/14

Taking a screenshot on a Xiaomi smartphone seems like an easy task — until you face unexpected problems. Some can not find saved pictures, others do not work standard keyboard combinations, and owners of new models of Redmi or POCO do not even suspect the existence of alternative methods. Meanwhile, MIUI has at least 5 ways to create a screenshot, and each of them is convenient in their situation.

In this article, we’ll look at not only classic Loudness Down + Power, but also little-known chips, from three-finger gestures to voice commands via Alice or Google Assistant. And also why screenshots sometimes don’t save, how to change the format of images from.png to.jpg, and where to look for screenshots if they “disappeared” from the gallery. If you’re a Xiaomi user on MIUI 12/13/14 (or even HyperOS), here you’ll find relevant solutions for your model.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models – from the budget Redmi 9A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

• 🔊 Loudness down (lower side button) + 🔄 Power (on/locking)
• 🕒 Hold both buttons for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see an animation screenshot.
• 📁 The image is automatically saved in the folder DCIM → Screenshots (or Pictures) → Screenshots in new versions MIUI).

This method works even on a locked screen (unless No Sound is activated) and does not require unlocking the device.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) The sensitivity of the buttons may vary. If you don't get a screenshot, try pressing it not at the same time, but with minimal delay (first, "Loudness down," then "Powering»).

What to do if the combination does not work?

Turn off the cover or film (they can block the buttons)|Make sure the phone is not in Do Not Disturb mode.|Check if the mode is activated with one hand (it changes the location of the buttons)|Restart the device if screenshots suddenly stop being created-->

2 Screenshot by three fingers gesture

Three-finger screenshot is one of the most convenient features of MIUI, but it's turned off by default on most devices, and by activating it, you can take screenshots with a simple swipe across the display without pressing buttons.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the swipe switch with three fingers down.
3. (Optional) Set the gesture direction down or up.

Now, just swipe your three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you choose an alternative), and the screenshot will be taken.

• ⚡ Faster than a button combination (especially on larger screens).
• 🎮 Convenient in games where the buttons are occupied by the gamepad.
• 🔧 It works with one hand (if you hold your fingers with one hand).

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If a gesture accidentally triggers in games or apps, turn it off for specific programs in the Gesture Exceptions settings (available in MIUI 13+).

What models does he work on?

3. Screenshot via notification panel

If you're uncomfortable remembering button combinations or gestures, MIUI has a built-in screenshot button hidden in the Quick Settings Panel. Here's how to find and use it:

1. Pull down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Scroll down to the end and click on the icon. ⚙️ Edit.
3. Find a screenshot button (usually called Screen capture) and drag it to the active area.
4. Now, when you open the notification bar, you will see the screenshot button – click on it to take a picture.

This method is convenient if:

• 🔧 You often take screenshots and want quick access.
• 📱 Power or volume buttons are faulty.
• 🎯 You need to take a screenshot without sound (unlike a combination of buttons, this method works silently).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Global) ROM For Redmi 9, the screenshot button may not be on the quick settings list. MIUI or use alternative methods.

4. Voice commands: Alice and Google Assistant

You can take a screenshot on Xiaomi without touching your phone, using voice assistants, which can be useful if you are busy or the device is out of reach.

Method 1: Through Alice (for Russian firmware)

1. Activate Alice with your voice (say “Hello Alice”) or click on the microphone icon in the search bar.
2. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph the screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Method 2: Google Assistant (for global firmware)

1. Set up Google Assistant in Settings → Google → Google Assistant Settings.
2. Say, “Ok Google, take a screenshot” or “OK Google, take a screenshot.”

Limitations of the method:

• 🗣️ It only works when the screen is unlocked (for security reasons).
• 🔇 In public places, it can be triggered by outside voices.
• 📵 Requires an Internet connection (to process voice commands).

5. Screenshot in Games: Features for POCO and Black Shark

Owners of gaming smartphones POCO and Black Shark face a unique problem: standard ways to create screenshots often do not work in games due to blocking system gestures.

For POCO (F3/F4/F5, X3/X4/X5):

• 🎮 Enable Game Turbo in the settings.
• 🖼️ During the game, swipe four fingers on the screen from top to bottom – this will take a screenshot.
• 📂 Pictures will be saved in the Games folder → Screenshots.

For Black Shark (4/5/5 Pro):

• 🔧 Activate Shark Space Mode (Icon in the Notification Panel).
• 🎯 Click on the floating screenshot button in the game menu.
• 🔄 Alternatively: Hold the Volume Up + Nutrition (instead of the standard combination).

If screenshots are not created in the games:

⚠️ Warning: Check if the game settings do not include Do Not Disturb or Block screenshots (for example, in the game settings). PUBG Mobile or Free Fire can be turned off in the graphics menu).

6. Advanced Chips: Long Screenshot and Editing

MIUI allows you not only to take regular screenshots, but also to create long (scrollable) shots of web pages, chats or documents.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select Scrolling (or Scrolling screenshot) option.
4. 📜 MIUI automatically scroll down the screen and connect several pictures into one long.

Where will this be useful?

• 📄 Keeping all correspondence in Telegram or WhatsApp.
• 🌐 Archiving long articles or recipes from the Internet.
• 📊 Fixing large tables (for example, in Excel or Google Sheets).

The screenshot editor also has tools available:

• ✏️ Drawing (with pen, marker, eraser).
• 📝 Text (addition of inscriptions).
• 🔍 Pruning and turning.
• 🖼️ Blurring (to hide personal data).

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Long screenshots don't work in all apps, such as Instagram or TikTok, because of platform limitations.

7. Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved, opened or disappear

Sometimes screenshots on Xiaomi behave strangely: they don't save, they disappear from the gallery or they open as a black screen. Let's look at the typical reasons and solutions.

If screenshots are saved but not displayed in the gallery:

1. Open any file manager (such as Mi File Manager).
2. Go to DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots.
3. Check if there are files with the.png or.jpg extension.
4. If there are files but are not displayed in the gallery, click Update in the Gallery app.

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If screenshots are kept in low quality, check the compression settings in Settings → Additional Features → Screenshot Quality (available in MIUI 14+).

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