Owners of Xiaomi smartphones often face the problem of automatically added tags in photos: watermarks with the name of the model, the date of shooting in the corner or geotags in the photo. EXIF-Not only do these tags damage the aesthetic of the images, they can also reveal personal information, such as the exact location of the shot. MIUI and the model of the device (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 et al.) the methods of removing tags differ.
Some users mistakenly believe that tags are only removed through third-party apps, but in most cases, Xiaomi’s built-in tools are enough. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, including hidden gallery features. MIUI, editing EXIF-data and even manual removal through ADB for advanced users.
It’s important to consider that after upgrading to MIUI 14/15, the camera’s interface has changed, so the old instructions may not work.We’ve updated all methods for the latest firmware versions (at 2026) and added alternative solutions for custom firmware devices like Pixel Experience or LineageOS.
1. Disabling watermarks in camera settings
The easiest way to prevent tags from appearing is to turn them off before shooting, and on most Xiaomi smartphones (except some budget models), this option is available directly in the Camera app.
To remove the watermark with the model name (Redmi, POCO, Mi):
- Open the Camera app.
- Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings (usually in the upper right corner).
- Go to the Watermark or Tags section of the photo (the name may differ).
- Turn off the slider next to the Add Watermark option.
On some devices (such as the Redmi 10C or POCO M4 Pro), the path may look different: Camera settings → Additional → Labels → Watermark.
What to do if there is no watermark option?
Attention! Disabling the watermark will not remove the tags from the photos you have taken, but will require other methods (see the following sections).
2. Delete date and time from photo through MIUI Gallery
If your photos automatically show a date and time (e.g. 2026-05-15 14:30), you can remove it right in the standard Gallery, which works on all devices with MIUI 12 and later, including Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and POCO F5.
Instructions:
- Open the Gallery app and select a photo.
- Click Edit (pencil icon).
- Go to the Tags or Text tab (depending on the MIUI version).
- Tap the date/time and the option to Delete or Hide will appear.
- Save the changes (Ready or ✓).
If there is no tab, try an alternative path: Gallery → album → Select a photo → ⋮ (menu) → Information → Edit EXIF.
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Restriction: On some devices (e.g. Redmi 9A), EXIF editing is only available for.jpg photos, but not for.png or.heic.
3. Removal of geotags (coordinates) from photos
Geotags are hidden tags with location coordinates that are stored in the image. EXIF-These are not visible in the image itself, but they can be read through special programs or uploaded to social networks:
Method 1. via MIUI Gallery (for MIUI 13+):
- Open the photo at the Gallery.
- Press. ⋮ → Information.
- Find the Location section and tap the basket icon (🗑️ Delete).
- Confirm the action.
Method 2. Mass removal through the Conductor:
- 📁 Open Explorer (Files) and go to the folder DCIM/Camera.
- 🔍 Select a few photos while holding your finger on one of them.
- 📍 Press. ⋮ → Properties → Delete geodata.
Method 3: For advanced users:
If you need to remove geotags from hundreds of photos, use them. ADB-team (requires debugging of the USB):
adb shell content delete --uri content://media/external/images/media --where "latitude IS NOT NULL"⚠️ Warning: This command will remove all geotags from the photos in the gallery!
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Third-party applications for tag removal
If Xiaomi’s built-in tools didn’t work out, use specialized apps.We tested the top 5 utilities for removing watermarks, dates and EXIF-data:
| Annex | Functions | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo Exif Editor | EXIF editing, geotag removal, dates | Free, without advertising, supports batch processing | No Russian language |
| Remove Watermark | Removal of watermarks from photos | Simple interface, works offline | Paid version for HD-photo |
| Metadata Remover | Removal of all tags (EXIF, GPS, date) | Clears data completely, supports.png and.heic | Slow work with large files |
| Snapseed | Retouch, deletion of text/date | Professional tools, free of charge | It's hard to remove small tags. |
| Xiaomi Tool V2 | Removal of system watermarks | It works without root, especially for Xiaomi. | Requires a PC connection |
To remove watermarks with the model name (Redmi, Mi), we recommend Remove Watermark or Snapseed. If you need to clean EXIF (geotege, shooting date, camera model), use Photo Exif Editor or Metadata Remover.
Important: Apps like Remove Watermark don’t always work with watermarks sewn into Xiaomi’s firmware (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro+), in which case only disabling the tags before shooting or manual editing in Photoshop will help.
5. Manual editing of EXIF via PC
If you need to completely clear the tags (including hidden camera data), connect your smartphone to your computer and use EXIF software. This method is suitable for mass photo processing, for example, before publishing on a blog or selling on stock sites.
Instructions for Windows/macOS:
- Connect Xiaomi to your PC in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
- Copy the photo into a folder on your computer.
- Install one of the programs: 🖥️ ExifTool (console utility, the most powerful). 📷 Exif Viewer (a simple interface for macOS). 📊 FastStone Image Viewer (Windows, free).
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ExifTool team example (remove everything) EXIF-data):
exiftool -all= input.jpg⚠️ Attention: Removal EXIF This can affect the sorting of photos in the gallery (for example, in Google Photos they will stop grouping by date). If it is important to save the date of the shooting, leave only the DateTimeOriginal field.
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Before mass deleting EXIF, check if your apps are using this data, for example, Google Maps builds a map of visited places based on geotags.
6.Reset camera settings to factory
If none of the methods worked and the watermarks keep appearing, the problem may be the camera settings failure, in which case the reset to factory settings will help. This method is suitable for devices where the option to disable the tags is not available in the menu (for example, on some of the devices). POCO-custom-built).
How to reset your camera settings:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the camera in the list and open its settings.
- Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
- Confirm the reset (this will delete all user settings, but will not affect the photo itself).
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for Russia (e.g. Redmi) 12C for the Russian market) some editing options EXIF They can be blocked due to local firmware limitations, and then installing a global version will help. MIUI.