How to quickly remove red eyes in photos in Xiaomi phones: a detailed guide

The red-eye effect in photos is a common problem that even owners of modern Xiaomi smartphones face, and it arises from the reflection of flashlight from the retina, especially in low light conditions, and fortunately, you can fix this defect directly on your phone without resorting to sophisticated editors on your PC.

In this article, we will explore all the available ways, from the built-in features of the Xiaomi camera to professional applications that will help restore photos to their natural appearance, you will learn how to prevent red eyes from appearing during the shooting stage, as well as how to eliminate them in already finished pictures with minimal effort.

Particular attention will be paid to models with 108 MP and 200 MP cameras (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi Note 12 Pro).+), where the effect can be more pronounced because of the high detail. MIUI 14 and newer, but most methods work on older firmware versions as well.

Why do you have red eyes and how to prevent it?

The red eye effect is not a camera defect, but a physical phenomenon. When a flash is triggered in a dark room, the person's pupils are dilated, and light is reflected from the retinal blood vessels, giving the eyes a reddish hue. In Xiaomi phones, this is especially noticeable when using:

• 🔦 Flashes in the mode "Auto" - the smartphone decides when to turn it on, often mistakenly triggered in the dark.
• 🌃 Night mode with flash – the combination of long exposure and flash enhances the effect.
• 👶 Front camera – due to the close location of the flash to the lens (especially in Redmi models and the camera). POCO).

To minimize the risk of red eyes before shooting:

1. Use natural light or turn on additional light sources in the room.
2. Turn off flash manually in camera settings (Settings) → Outbreak. → Off.).
3. In models with dual flash (for example, Xiaomi) 12S Ultra) Try Soft Light mode - it lights up your face evenly.
4. Ask the subject to look not directly at the camera, but slightly to the side – this reduces the reflection.

⚠️ Note: In Xiaomi IR-lit phones (such as the Mi 11 Ultra), the red-eye effect can be felt even without the flash on.

Method 1: Built-in photo editor in MIUI

The fastest way to fix red eyes is to use the standard Xiaomi Gallery editor. MIUI 12 and newer, including the Redmi budget models and POCO.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Gallery app and select a photo with red eyes.
2. Click Edit (the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. Go to the correction tab (magic wand icon).
4. Scroll the tools to the left and select Red Eyes (the red-tinted eye icon).
5. You zoom in with two fingers and dot each eye, and the editor automatically replaces red with natural.
6. Save the changes with the Ready button.

Advantages of the method:

• 🚀 Fast - takes less than a minute.
• 🆓 Free – does not require additional applications.
• 🔄 Non-Perishable Original – Changes are saved to a new copy of the file.

⚠️ Note: In some models (e.g, POCO F4) The red eyes tool may not be available, in which case you can use manual color correction (color tab) → Reduce the saturation of red).

Method 2: Google Photos app (for all Xiaomi models)

If the standard editor MIUI If you don’t have a good or bad tool, use Google Photos.This app is pre-installed on most Xiaomi phones (except the Chinese versions) and offers more flexible settings.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open Google Photos and select the problem photo.
2. Click Edit (the icon with sliders).
3. Go to the Tools tab → Corrector.
4. Select the Eye Color tool (if not, update the app).
5. Touch each eye – the app will automatically remove the red hue and offer options for natural colors.
6. Adjust the intensity of the effect with a slider and save the changes.

Additional features of Google Photos:

• 🎨 Selective correction – you can change the color of the eye without affecting the rest of the photo.
• 🔍 Smart zoom – quality is maintained when approached (useful for 48 MP photo resolution)+).
• ☁️ Synchronization – edited photos are automatically saved to the cloud.

For models with 200 MP cameras (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) it is recommended to first reduce the photo resolution to 12-50 MP in the camera settings (Settings) → Permission → 12M (4:3) to speed up processing in Google Photos.

Method 3: Professional applications (Snapseed, Lightroom)

For difficult cases where red eyes are combined with other defects (such as overlight or noise), it is worth using a professional editor.

1. Snapseed (from Google)

Free application with the Selective correction tool, which allows you to spot the red color.

• 🎯 Accuracy – adjusting the radius of the hand and intensity.
• 🖌️ Masks – you can save and apply settings to several photos.

Instructions:

1. Open your photos in Snapseed and select Tools → Selective correction.
2. Set the Saturation Parameter to -100 And brush your eyes.
3. Add a new correction layer with the Brightness parameter on +10-20 to lighten the pupils.

2. Adobe Lightroom

It is suitable for advanced retouching if the red eyes are accompanied by other artifacts.

• 📊 Histogram – control of color balance.
• 🔄 Presets - ready-made settings for portrait photography.

Instructions:

1. Import the photo and go to the correction tab.
2. Select the Circular Mask instrument and circle your eyes.
3. Reduce the saturation of red to -80 and increase the exposure to +0.3.

In Xiaomi models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13), Lightroom is 30% faster thanks to Vulkan support. API.

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If your eyes look too pale after treatment, add a new layer of correction to Snapseed with the contrast setting. +15 - this will return the natural appearance of the pupils.

Method 4: Online Editors (for emergencies)

If you don't have enough space or you can't install the app, use online services that run directly in your Mi Browser or Chrome browser without registering.

For use:

1. Open the browser and go to the selected service.
2. Download the photo from your phone (download) → Select a file).
3. Find the Red Eye Removal tool or Color Correction.
4. Treat your eyes and save the result in format JPEG (quality 90%).

⚠️ Note: When uploading photos to online services, turn off saving EXIF-Data in camera settings (Settings) → Keep the data safe. → Off.) to avoid leakage of meta-information (e.g. geolocation).

Method 5: Manual fix in Photoshop Express

For users who want maximum control over editing, Photoshop Express, a lightweight version of Photoshop from Adobe, is suitable. RAW (Available in 48MP cameras+).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Photoshop Express from Google Play or Mi App Store.
2. Open the photo and select the correction tool → Eye color.
3. Activate the option Remove red eyes and adjust the size of the hand.
4. For a natural result, reduce saturation by 10-15% after automatic processing.
5. Save the photo in format PNG, If you are planning further editing.

The advantages of Photoshop Express:

• 🎭 Layers – the ability to reverse any changes.
• 🔍 Masks – accurate processing without affecting the background.
• 📱 Optimization for MIUI — Supports Xiaomi gestures (e.g. swipe down for cancellation).

For phones from AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro) are recommended to include the mode DC Dimming (Settings) → Display. → DC Dimming before editing – this will reduce the load on the eyes during prolonged work.

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Photoshop Express is the only app on this list that supports photo processing in format. RAW from Xiaomi cameras (files with.dng extension).

Method 6: Using neural networks (for ideal results)

If traditional methods don't work well, neural network tools will come to the rescue, analyzing photos and automatically fixing defects, including red eyes.

1. Lensa (from Prisma Labs)

The app uses AI to retouch portraits, and the algorithm not only removes red eyes, but also improves skin color, removes wrinkles.

• 🤖 Automatic processing – just press one button.
• 📸 Package processing – you can fix up to 20 photos at a time.

2. Remini

Specializes in restoring photo quality, suitable for old or heavily compressed shots.

• 🔍 Increased authorization - to 4K detailless.
• 🎨 Natural colors – AI picks up the shade of the eyes tone of the skin.

How to use:

1. Install the application and upload the photo.
2. Select Portrait or Face Improvement mode.
3. Wait for processing (on Xiaomi with Snapdragon 8 processor)+ Gen 1 takes over ~10 seconds).
4. Compare the original and the result, if necessary, adjust the intensity of the effect.

⚠️ Note: Neural networks can distort real facial features when overprocessed. For photo documents (for example, for a visa), use only manual correction.

Method 7: Preventing red eyes during the shooting phase

The best way to combat red eyes is to keep them out of the picture. Xiaomi phones have a few hidden features to do this:

• 🌞 Sunlight mode (available in Xiaomi) 13/14 - Simulates natural light without flashing. Included in camera settings → Lighting → Sunshine.
• 🔄 Warning flash - activates 0.5 seconds before the main one, narrowing the pupils. Activated in Settings → Outbreak. → Warning.
• 📸 Night mode without flash - uses Xiaomi algorithms to shoot in the dark without artifacts. → Off. flash.

For models with a periscopic camera (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra):

• Use Telephoto. 3.2x for portraits – this reduces distortion and red eyes due to the narrow viewing angle.
• Enable Portrait Mode with Natural Lighting setting.

Professional advice: If you often take pictures in dark rooms, buy an external one. LED-diffuser panel (for example, Xiaomi Mi) LED It gives you a soft diffuse light that eliminates the red eye effect.

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Xiaomi models with Dolby Vision support (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S) turn on HDR-cell mode (Settings) → HDR → This automatically balances exposure and reduces the risk of eyelight.

FAQ: Frequent questions about red eyes in Xiaomi photo