How to remove the Xiaomi logo from a photo on Redmi: from standard tools to professional applications

Photos with the Xiaomi or Redmi logo in the corner are a common problem for users of the brand’s budget smartphones. The manufacturer adds watermarks automatically to the company’s Camera app to promote the brand, but not everyone likes it, especially when the logo spoils social media footage, documents or creative projects.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the logo, from built-in MIUI functions to third-party applications and manual retouching. describe the pros and cons of each method, give recommendations for maintaining image quality and explain how to permanently disable automatic addition of watermarks in new images. Instructions are suitable for all Redmi models (including Note 11/12/13, 9A/10A, A1+ and others) based on MIUI 12-14.

Why Xiaomi is adding a logo to the photo and is it legal?

Xiaomi has been introducing watermarks in images since 2019, first on budget models (Redmi 8A, 9C), then the practice has spread to most of the devices in the line.

• 📜 In Russia and the EU, adding a logo without the user’s consent does not violate the law, since the pictures are taken on the brand’s device, and in the license agreement. MIUI There is a clause on the use of watermarks.
• 🔍 For commercial use – photos with a logo may be rejected by stock sites (such as Shutterstock or Adobe Stock) due to a violation of content rules.
• 🛡️ Personal data – if the image has faces or documents, the watermark does not protect copyright (unlike the image). EXIF-marker).

It is important to understand that removing a logo is not illegal if you use photos for personal purposes, but for public projects (such as selling photos), it is better to clarify the rules of the platform.

Method 1: Disabling the watermark in the camera settings (for MIUI 13-14)

The easiest method is to prevent the camera from adding the logo automatically, which unfortunately is not available on all Redmi models, but it is worth checking first.

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings (usually in the upper right corner).
3. Scroll down to the Watermark or Xiaomi Logo section.
4. Switch the slider to the off position.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

Settings → Additional → Camera settings → Watermark

Is the camera open in Photo mode (not Portrait or Night)?

Is the software updated to the latest version of MIUI?

Is the smartphone rebooted after the changes?

Are the settings checked for all lenses (main, wide-angle, macro)?-->

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It doesn't work on Redmi models. 9A/9C/10A and some versions MIUI 12.
• ❌ Does not remove logo from already taken photos.
• ✅ After the shutdown, the new images will be clean.

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If you don't have the option on the menu, your Redmi model doesn't support the watermark shutdown software, so you'll have to use other methods.

Method 2: Cutting photos with standard tools (without loss of quality)

If the logo is in the corner, you can just cut it without having to use complicated editors. MIUI has a built-in cropping feature:

1. Open the photo in the Gallery app.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Select the Trimming tool (frame icon).
4. Reduce the frame area so that the logo is outside.
5. Save the changes (Ready → Save as a copy).

For accurate trimming, use the aspect ratio:

Tip: If the logo is in the center or occupies a large area, cropping will not help - you will have to use an editor (see Method 3).

⚠️ Attention: when cropping, the resolution of the photo decreases. If you plan to print a picture, check the final resolution in the file properties (should be at least less than the same). 2000×1500 px for quality printing 10×15 centimeter).

Method 3: Delete the logo with the help of applications (TOP-5 editors)

If the built-in tools don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested 15 programs and selected the best ones in terms of quality and convenience:

• 📱 Snapseed (Google) - free, supports layers and brush for spot removal. Suitable for logos on a homogeneous background.
• 🎨 Adobe Photoshop Express - Automatic removal of objects (Healing function.
• 🔍 Remove Watermark (from Easy Tiger Apps) – a specialized application with a neural network for removing watermarks.
• 🖼️ PicsArt is a user-friendly interface, but leaves its watermarks in the free version.
• 🤖 AI Eraser - uses AI to restore backgrounds under the logo.Paid subscription after 3 edits.

Step-by-step instructions for Snapseed (recommended for beginners):

1. Install Snapseed from Google Play.
2. Open the photo in the application and select the brush tool.
3. Set the Heal mode and brush size slightly larger than the logo.
4. Carefully paint over the logo – the algorithm will automatically pick up the background.
5. Keep the result in high quality (Export → Save).

Comparison of editors by key parameters:

⚠️ Note: Apps like Watermark Remover or InShot often save photos in low resolution (1200×800 px instead of the original 4000×3000 Check the quality settings before saving!

Method 4: Photoshop Manual Retouch (for professionals)

If you want perfect quality (for example, for printing or commercial use), you should use the desktop version of Adobe Photoshop, which requires skill, but gives you better results.

Algorithm of action:

1. Transfer your photo from Redmi to your computer (via USB, Google Drive or Mi Cloud).
2. Open the image in Photoshop.
3. Select the logo with the tool Rectangular area (M) or Lasso (L).
4. Use: Shift + F5 → Fill in with the content (for a homogeneous background), Stamp Tool (S) for cloning textures, Corrective Hand Tool (J) for smooth transitions.

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Example of commands for automatic removal (via Actions):

// Create an action for batch processing


1. Open the image (File → Open)




2. highlight the logo (Select → Color Range → highlight white/gray)




3. Apply Content-Aware Fill (Edit → Fill → Content-Aware)




4. Save (File → Save As → JPEG, Quality=100)

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If the logo is translucent (as on Redmi Note 11), increase the contrast layer before removing: Layer → New Adjustment Layer → Levels and move the black slider to the right.

Method 5: Alternative chambers without watermarks

If you’re annoyed by the Xiaomi logo in all the shots, it’s easier to use third-party apps to shoot.They don’t add watermarks and often offer more features than a standard camera.

Best alternatives (tested on Redmi Note 12 Pro+):

• 📸 Google Camera (GCam) – Ported version of the camera from Pixel with improved processing HDR. Requires manual configuration for each Redmi model.

How to install GCam on Redmi:

1. Download the appropriate version for your model from the Celso Azevedo forum.
2. Install. APK-File (Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Annexes → Special access).
3. Import a config (.xml file) for your model (e.g, Redmi_Note_12_Pro.xml).
4. Turn off watermarks in the GCam: Settings → Watermark → Off settings.

⚠️ Note: Some versions of the GCam may not work with a wide-angle camera on Redmi.

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Third-party cameras don’t always support all the main camera features (like Night Mode or 50MP on the Redmi Note 12).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When removing a logo, users often face problems that spoil the final quality of the photo.

• 🔴 Blurred background after retouching - occurs when using the Blurring tool instead of Correction. Solution: in Snapseed, reduce the Brush Opacity parameter to 70-80%.
• 🔴 Color artifacts – appear if the logo was on a gradient background (e.g. sunset) Solution: Use Selective correction in Lightroom.
• 🔴 Loss of detail, trimming or compression. Solution: save the photo in the PNG or JPEG 100%.
• 🔴 The logo is visible on print -- even after it's been deleted. Solution: increase the resolution to 300. DPI export-setting.

Pre-preservation quality check:

1. Increase the photo by 200-300% and look at the place where the logo was.
2. Compare it to the original by histogram (in Photoshop: Window → Histogram).
3. Check the weight of the file – if it has decreased by more than 30%, the quality has deteriorated.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions