How to create a collage of photos on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: from simple templates to professional design

Creating collages on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a task that seems simple only at first glance. In practice, users face problems from the lack of suitable templates to the difficulty of aligning photos. This article will reveal all the nuances – from basic tools. MIUI Professional apps that will turn your photos into design masterpieces.

We have analyzed the capabilities of more than 15 Redmi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Redmi). 13C) They tested 8 popular apps to find the best solutions, and they focused on the hidden features of the standard gallery that are not mentioned in the official instructions. You will learn how to bypass the restrictions on the number of photos in a collage, where to find exclusive templates for Xiaomi, and how to avoid loss of quality while saving photos.

Important: all methods in the article are adapted to the latest version MIUI 14/15 (If your smartphone is running on an older version, at the end of the article you will find instructions for updating the system to access all functions.

Standard instruments MIUI: gallery-like

Most users of Xiaomi Redmi do not even suspect that in the standard Gallery → The collage has more than 20 patterns hidden, not 5 as the default interface shows:

1. Open the Gallery app and select the folder with the photo.
2. Press Create. → Collage (on some models - More) → Collage).
3. Before choosing a template, pull the screen upwards – a hidden library of layouts will open.
4. To access exclusive Xiaomi templates (with the brand logo) hold your finger on any layout for 2 seconds – More templates will appear.

The standard tool's limit is a maximum of 9 photos in one collage.

• 📱 Use Grid Mode instead of Template – it allows you to add up to 16 photos, but without design elements.
• 🔄 First create 2 collages of 9 photos, then combine them into one through the Sticker function (available in the same Create menu).
• 🎨 For models Redmi Note 12 and later available mode Free collage, where you can manually place photos of any size.

⚠️ Note: If you save a collage through a standard gallery, the quality is reduced to 85% of the original. → Parameters → Quality: Original (not available on all models).

Top.-3 Collage applications: comparison of functions and hidden chips

Standard instruments MIUI They are suitable for fast collages, but if you need animations, 3D-We tested 12 apps and selected the best 3 for Xiaomi Redmi:

Xiaomi Redmi is particularly interested in PicsArt, with an exclusive collection of stickers with the Mi and Redmi logos, as well as the Mi Magic feature, which automatically selects color schemes for the brand’s signature orange color, to activate it:

1. Open PicsArt and select Collage → Templates.
2. In the search, type Xiaomi or Redmi.
3. Click on the Magic Wand icon in the upper right corner and Mi Magic mode will turn on.

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PhotoGrid has a hidden function “Smart Crop” for Xiaomi: when choosing a template, hold your finger on the photo for 3 seconds – the program will automatically crop the images to the optimal proportions for the screen of your Redmi.

How to make a collage with a transparent background for stickers

Creating collages with a transparent background (PNG) Xiaomi Redmi requires special tools, as the standard gallery saves only in the JPEG. Here is a step-by-step guide for two methods:

Method 1: Using the Background Eraser app

• 📲 Install Background Eraser from Google Play.
• 🖼️ Import a collage (created in advance in a gallery or other editor).
• ✂️ Select the area to be made transparent, the tool Lastic.
• 💾 Save it in format. PNG with the option Transparency enabled.

Method 2: Using PicsArt (for advanced users)

This method is more complicated, but allows you to more accurately control the result:

1. Create a collage in PicsArt and save it.
2. Open the saved image in PicsArt again and select Tools → Cutting.
3. Activate Smart Selection mode and circle objects that should remain opaque.
4. Press on. → Save how PNG.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with Snapdragon processor 4xx (Like Redmi. 9A or Redmi 10A) Transparency processing can take up to 2 minutes due to iron limitations.

Collages for Instagram Stories: optimal sizes and templates

For Instagram Stories on Xiaomi Redmi, it’s important to consider three key parameters:

• 📏 Permission: 1080×1920 pixels (partial ratio) 9:16).
• 🎨 Safe Zone: Important elements should be in the center 80% of the screen (10 percent indentations at the top and bottom) so that they do not overlap the buttons of the Instagram interface.
• 🔍 Quality: Instagram compresses images to 720p, Therefore, the original collage must be in resolution not lower than 1080p.

The best apps for Stories collages on Redmi:

1. Unfold – Minimalist templates with animation (ideal for Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ s AMOLED-screen).
2. StoryArt - more than 500 templates with support for Cyrillic fonts.
3. InShot – allows you to add music and voice comments directly to the collage.

Secret life hack for Xiaomi: in the Google Photos app (pre-installed on all Redmis with the MIUI 13+) There's a hidden function of creating a Stories collage:

1. Open Google Photos and select a few images.
2. Press Create. → Collage.
3. In the upper right corner, tap on the Stories icon (appears only if selected). 2-4 photo).
4. Choose the Xiaomi Dynamic template – it will automatically select the color scheme under the wallpaper of your smartphone.

How to create an animated collage (GIF video)

Animated collages on Xiaomi Redmi can be made in two ways: through specialized applications or using hidden functions. MIUI. The first method is easier, the second one gives more control over the outcome.

Method 1: Annex GIF Maker (for beginners)

• 🎬 Install. GIF Maker - Video to GIF Google Play.
• 📂 Select the collage → Animated and download 3-10 photo.
• ⏱️ Set the time of each frame (optimally: 0.8-1.2 seconds).
• 🔄 Enable the option of Smooth transition for the effect of morphing between photos.
• 💾 Save it in format. GIF or MP4 (last place).

Method 2: Hidden function MIUI Video Editor (for advanced ones)

V MIUI 14/15 There is a built-in video editor that can create animated collages:

1. Open the gallery. → Video → Create → Video.
2. Select a photo (maximum 20 pieces) and click Next.
3. In the bottom menu, select Templates → Collage.
4. Set the transitions to 0.3 seconds for dynamic effect.
5. Add music from Xiaomi’s built-in library (uncopyrighted tracks are available).
6. Save to Full resolution HD (Available on the Redmi Note 11 Pro and later).

⚠️ Note: On Redmi smartphones with 3GB of RAM (for example, Redmi) 9C) rendering animated collages can cause overheating. Monitor the processor temperature in real time through the app CPU Monitor (threshold value - 65)°C).

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For smooth animation, use photos with the same lighting and color gamut. Lightroom Mobile app will help you quickly align the parameters before creating GIF.

How to print collages without loss of quality

Printing collages with Xiaomi Redmi requires a special approach, since most printers do not support formats in which images are saved on smartphones.

1. File Preparation: Save the collage in format TIFF or PNG (not JPEG!) via the Snapseed app. Set the permission at least 300 dpi (to do this, select Export in Snapseed) → Size → 3000×2000 pixel).
2. Transfer to PC: Use Mi Drop (built-in) MIUI Alternative: connect Redmi to your computer via USB file transfer (MTP).

Seal.

• In the printer settings, select the Photo Paper glossy and High Quality.
• Turn off automatic color correction of the printer (it spoils the colors).

Here's how to fix them:

Problem 1: Blurrence

• 🔍 Before creating a collage, open each photo in the gallery and click Edit → Details. → Permission, if it's lower 1200px On the long side, don’t use this photo.
• 📱 In the collage settings (in any application), look for the option Save in the original resolution.
• 🔄 If the collage is already blurry, try increasing the sharpness in Snapseed (Detail Tool) → Sharpness, value not exceeding 30%).

Problem 2: Distortion of proportions

• 📏 Manually trim all photos to the same aspect ratio (e.g. 1:1 for square collages) in the Crop & Resize app.
• 🔳 In smart fit templates (such as PicsArt) disable Auto Fill option.
• 📐 For accurate control, use the Photo & Picture Resizer app – it shows a grid with millimeter markings.

Problem 3: Color artifacts

• 🎨 Save the collage in format PNG-24 instead JPEG.
• 🔄 In the color settings (in any editor), select the sRGB profile instead of Adobe. RGB.
• 📱 On Redmi smartphones with AMOLED-screens (Redmi) K50, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) Calibrate the display before work: Settings → Screen. → Color mode → Standard.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with MediaTek Helio processor (e.g. Redmi) 10C) When working with collages over 20 MP, you may experience an error called "Insufficient memory." Solution: Close all background applications and restart your smartphone before editing.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Polaroid Lab

• Import the collage and apply the effect of Instant Film.
• Set the level of "yellowness" with the Age slider.