How to remove the logo from the photo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: from built-in tools to professional applications

Watermarks and logos in photos are a common problem faced by owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. Most often they appear due to the default camera settings, automatically added geolocation tags or branded MIUI stickers. But what if you want to share a picture without unnecessary elements? In this article, we will analyze all the available ways – from built-in smartphone functions to third-party applications with artificial intelligence.

It is important to understand that removing logos can affect image quality, especially if they are overlaid on texture areas (such as the sky or monochromatic surfaces).We tested each method on the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 14 firmware and prepared a comparative effectiveness table.

Why do logos and watermarks appear in the photo?

On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, logos and tags can be added for several reasons:

• 📸 Branded camera settings: B MIUI By default, you can add a watermark with the model name (Redmi Note 9 Pro) or the date of the shoot. This is a marketing ploy that many users prefer to turn off.
• 🌍 Geotechs: If the Geometry option is activated in the camera settings, the coordinates can be displayed directly on the photo as text or icons.
• 🎨 Stickers and effects: Some shooting modes (such as Document or Portrait) automatically add graphic elements.
• 🔄 Gallery Editing: While Saving Edited Photos MIUI Sometimes leaves the tag Edited with MIUI Gallery.

To check if these options are enabled on your device, go to the Camera → Settings (⚙️) → Watermark. If the switch is active, you just turn it off and the new photos will be clean. But what about the pictures you've taken? Read more about this.

Method 1: Built-in editor of the MIUI Gallery

The easiest method is to use a standard photo editor, which won't remove the logo completely, but can make it less visible by blurring or overlaying textures.

1. Open the photo in the Gallery app.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Select the Blurring or Cloning tool (depending on the MIUI version).
4. Carefully treat the area with the logo. For best results, use a minimum brush radius.

⚠️ Note: This method is only suitable for small watermarks on a homogeneous background. If the logo is overlaid on a detailed texture (for example, foliage or clothing), the result will look unnatural.

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Before editing, make a copy of the original photo: click More → Copy in the gallery menu. This will allow you to return the original version if the result does not suit you.

Method 2: Applications for watermark removal

For better logo removal, we recommend using specialized applications. We tested 5 popular tools on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and ranked them for effectiveness:

The leader of the test was the Remove Watermark app, which uses AI algorithms to reconstruct the background under the logo. For example, in a photo with the sky, the program automatically “draws” clouds instead of deleted text. Importantly, when processing portraits or complex textures (for example, grasses), manual brush correction may be required.

Instructions for Remove Watermark:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Upload a photo and highlight the area with the logo (Selection tool).
3. Click Remove and wait for processing (usually takes 5-10 seconds).
4. If necessary, adjust the result with the Recovery tool.

Method 3: Manual editing in Snapseed

Google's Snapseed is a free editor with professional tools that doesn't automatically remove logos, but allows you to carefully retouch them manually.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the photo in Snapseed and select the Fix tool.
2. Scale up and circle the logo. The algorithm will try to replace it with texture from adjacent areas.
3. If the result is unsatisfactory, use the Brush with the Exposure setting or Blurr for disguise.
4. Save the result in JPEG format with 100% quality.

🔹 Advantage: Complete control of the process, no restrictions on the size of the logo.

🔹 Disadvantage: Requires time and accuracy, especially in complex backgrounds.

Method 4: Online Services (without installing applications)

If you don't want to download additional software, you can use online tools, and we recommend two proven services:

• 🌐 Remove.bg: Specializes in removing backgrounds, but can also handle logos on homogeneous areas).
• 🌐 Inpaint Online: It's a desktop analog, it works right in the browser, it allows you to upload a photo, highlight a logo, and download the result.

⚠️ Note: Online services have limitations:

• The maximum file size is usually 5-10 MB.
• Data leakage risk: uploaded photos can be saved on servers (check the service’s privacy policy!).
• The quality of the result is lower than that of mobile applications with AI.

For the use of Inpaint Online:

1. Go to the website and upload a photo from your phone.
2. With Marker tool, circle the logo.
3. Press Erase and download the processed file.

Method 5: Professional processing in Lightroom or Photoshop

If you need to remove the logo from a high-resolution photo (for example, for printing), you should use desktop software.

• 📱 Adobe Lightroom Mobile: The Healing Tool allows you to clone texture from adjacent areas.
• 🖥️ Photoshop Express: Background Replacement (Premium only).

Example of Lightroom Mobile:

1. Import the photo and select the Correction.
2. Adjust the size of the brush and stiffness (50-70% for smooth transitions).
3. Click on the logo – the program will automatically select a replacement from neighboring pixels.
4. Adjust Exposure or Contrast if necessary to mask editing traces.

💡 Tip: For the best result, process photos in the format RAW (If you shot in this mode on the Redmi Note 9 Pro, it will save more detail when editing.

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For photos with complex textures (such as landscapes or architecture), combine several methods: first remove the logo in Remove Watermark, then refine the details in Snapseed or Lightroom.

How to prevent logos from appearing in the future?

To avoid removing watermarks after shooting, set up the Redmi Note 9 Pro camera in advance:

1. Open the Camera app and go to Settings (⚙️).
2. Find the Watermark section and turn off all options:

Document

Portrait

Additional advice:

• 🔍 Regularly update the firmware: in new versions MIUI Sometimes there are hidden settings of watermarks.
• 📁 Use alternative cameras (like Google Camera) where there are no automatic tags.
• 🔄 After shooting, check the photo in the gallery: some watermarks are added only when exported.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing logos