How to remove date from photos on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways (2026)

Why the date in the photo interferes and how to remove it correctly

You took a great shot on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, but it flaunts an annoying date-and-time inscription? This problem is familiar to many Xiaomi smartphone owners — by default, the MIUI system can automatically add tags to photos, especially if you use a regular camera with a watermark function on. Even after transferring the photo to a computer or to the cloud, the date remains "printed" into the image, and simple resave does not help.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to remove date from a photo: from built-in tools MIUI It's important to understand that there are two types of date in the images: embedded in the image. EXIF-tags (invisible but stored in a file) and superimposed over the image (visible text, as in the screenshot below). The Redmi Note 8 Pro is more likely to have the second option - that's what we'll take away.

⚠️ Note: If the date is printed in white on a light background, its removal may leave artifacts (blurred spots.

Method 1: Delete the date through the MIUI Gallery

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI editor, which requires no additional software installation and works even without the Internet.

1. Open the Gallery app on your Redmi Note 8 Pro.
2. Select a date photo and click on it to open in full size.
3. Slip on the Edit icon (pencil in the bottom menu).
4. Go to the Tools tab → Remove objects.
5. Switch around the date (the system will automatically prompt you to delete the text).
6. Confirm the changes and save the photo as a copy (so you don’t lose the original).

✅ Pros of the method: fast, does not require root rights, preserves image quality.

❌ Cons: Not always accurately deletes text on complex backgrounds (for example, if the date is superimposed on grass or sky).

Update the Gallery to the latest version on Google Play

Make a backup copy of the original photo

Charge your phone at least 30% (editing consumes a lot of power)

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If your version of MIUI does not have the Remove Objects feature, update the Gallery app via Google Play or use an alternative method from the next section.

Method 2: Use the Snapseed application (for precise removal)

Google's Snapseed app is one of the best free editors for mobile photos, and it allows you to delete a date with minimal artifacts thanks to the Healing tool.

1. Install Snapseed from Google Play.
2. Open the photo in the application and tap the Tools icon.
3. Select a Replacement (Icon with a Band-Aid).
4. Scale up with two fingers and gently swipe the date. Snapseed automatically picks up the texture background.
5. Click Ready and export the photo to the gallery.

💡 Useful tip: If the date is on a homogeneous background (for example, on a wall or asphalt), use the Brush tool in Snapseed with the Exposure option: -100. This will darken the text, making it almost invisible.

⚠️ Note: After editing in Snapseed, the photo is saved in.jpg compressed format. If you want maximum quality, export to the.jpg format. PNG via Export menu → Keep a copy.

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Method 3: Automatic removal via PhotoRoom (for complex backgrounds)

If the date is overlaid on a complicated background (like tree leaves or sand), conventional tools may not work, and PhotoRoom, an AI-powered object removal app, can help, analyzing texture patterns and reconstructing backgrounds under deleted text.

Step-by-step:

1. Download PhotoRoom.
2. Upload a photo and select the Delete tool (eraser icon).
3. Swipe around the date. The app will offer options for restoring the background.
4. If the result is not perfect, use the Cloning tool for manual revision.
5. Save the result in high resolution (available in the free version).

PhotoRoom is the only application that can qualitatively remove the date from a photo where the text is superimposed on people’s faces or moving objects (for example, in long shutter speed pictures).

Method 4: Manual editing in Lightroom (for professionals)

If you’re willing to spend a little more time on the perfect result, Adobe Lightroom offers maximum control over the process, which is suitable for photos with complex colors or when you need to delete a date without losing details.

Algorithm of action:

1. Import photos to Lightroom (available for free on Android).
2. Go to Retouch Mode (circle icon with dot).
3. Choose the Correction or Cloning tool.
4. Adjust the size of the brush and stiffness (recommended Stiffness: 50%, Opacity: 80%).
5. Carefully "paint" the date, selecting the source of cloning areas of the background nearby.
6. For finishing, use the radial gradient mask to smooth the transitions.

📌 Key takeaway: Lightroom takes longer, but gives the best quality when removing date from photo where details are important (e.g. wedding shots or landscapes).

⚠️ WARNING: When working with the Lightroom Cloning tool, avoid using too large a brush size - this can create noticeable repetitive patterns in the background.

Method 5: Delete the date through EXIF-tags (if the text is not printed in the image)

Sometimes the date is not displayed as part of the image, but as EXIF-A tag that some viewers show (e.g. Google Photos or Windows Photo Gallery) in which case you can simply turn it off in the display settings.

How to check and remove:

1. Open the photo in Google Photos.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Information.
3. If the date is displayed in the Details block, but not printed in the photo itself, it can be hidden:
4. In the Google Photo settings, turn off the option to Show tags in the photo.
5. For complete removal EXIF-Use the ExifViewer app and clear the data.

❗ Important: This method only works if the date is not part of the image. If the text is visible when viewing the photo in any editor (for example, in Paint on a PC), then it is printed into pixels, and you need to use methods 1-4.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete a date from a photo on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, users often face typical problems.

• 🔍 Artifacts after removal: Occur if the background under the date is patchy.Solution: Use the cloning tool in Lightroom or Snapseed for manual rework.
• 📉 Loss of quality: Save photos in PNG instead JPG, to avoid additional compression.
• 🔄 Date returns after editing: This means you save the changes on top of the original. Always use the Save copy option.
• ⚙️ Gallery tools do not work: Update the Gallery app to the latest version or clear its cache in the settings (Settings) → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

💡 Before mass deleting a date from several photos, do a test on one photo so you can choose the best tool settings and avoid errors in important photos.

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