How to remove the inscription on the photo from the phone Xiaomi Redmi 9: from watermarks to the date

The inscriptions on photos from Xiaomi Redmi 9 are a common problem that users face, such as automatically added watermarks with the model name (Redmi 9), date and time of shooting, geotags, or even advertising logos from third-party apps, which in most cases spoil the appearance of the images, especially if you plan to publish them on social networks or print them.

The reasons for the inscriptions range from the default camera settings to MIUI firmware features. For example, in some regional versions of Xiaomi, watermarks are activated automatically for "copyright protection." Fortunately, they can be removed by both standard phone tools and third-party tools, the main thing is to choose a method that does not degrade the image quality and does not take much time.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 working ways to remove the captions on Redmi 9: from turning off watermarks in camera settings to professional retouching in mobile editors, and learn which apps to avoid so you don’t run into viruses or paid subscriptions.

1. Disabling watermarks in the settings of the MIUI camera

The easiest way to get rid of labels is to deactivate adding them at the system settings level. In MIUI firmware for Xiaomi Redmi 9, this feature is often turned on by default, but it is easy to turn off. Here is a step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Camera app on your phone.

2. Touch the icons ⚙️ Settings (usually located in the upper right corner).

3. Scroll down to the Watermark or Tags section of the photo (the name may vary depending on the MIUI version).

4. Transfer the slider to the Off position for options:

• 📅 Date and time
• 🏷️ Model of the device (Redmi 9)
• 📍 Geolocation (if enabled)

After that, all new photos will be saved without inscriptions. Note: this method does not remove watermarks from old images, only prevents them from appearing on new ones.

2. Delete inscriptions using the built-in MIUI editor

If you have already added the captions to the photo, you can remove them using Xiaomi’s standard Gallery editor, which is suitable for small texts (such as dates) and does not require third-party apps to be installed.

1. Open the gallery and select the photo you want.

2.Click Edit (pencil icon).

3. Go to the Retouch or Tools tab (depending on the MIUI version).

4. Select the Cloning or Replacement of the background tool:

• 🖌️ Cloning: Copy a clean section of background next to the inscription and “paint over” the text.
• 🧹 Lastic: carefully remove the inscription, if it is on a homogeneous background.

The downside of this is that handmade work requires precision, and for complex backgrounds (such as those with gradients or patterns), it is better to use specialized applications.

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If the Cloning tool can’t handle deleting text on a motley background, try zooming in and processing the inscription in parts.

Third-party applications for deleting inscriptions: TOP-3 options

To more effectively remove watermarks and text, third-party editors are recommended, and we tested dozens of apps and selected the 3 most reliable ones for Xiaomi Redmi 9:

For the best result in Snapseed, use the Fix tool:

1. Open the photo in the app.
2. Select Tools → Correction.
3. Slip around the text with your finger and the algorithm will automatically replace it with the background.
4. If necessary, adjust the size of the brush and the stiffness.

4. Manual retouching in Photoshop Mobile (for power users)

If you want to remove the image from the image as well as possible, especially in complex backgrounds (for example, the sky with clouds or grass), you should use Adobe Photoshop Mobile. This method takes longer, but gives a professional result.

1. Install Photoshop Express or Photoshop Mix from Google Play.

2. Import the photo into the project.

3. Use a combination of tools:

• 🖌️ Recovery brush - for small inscriptions.
• 🔄 Cloning stamp - for large text (copy a clean section of the background and transfer to the inscription).
• ✂️ Selection and replacement – if the text is on a homogeneous background (for example, white).

To work accurately, zoom in to 200-300% and process the inscription in parts. After completion, export the photo to the highest quality (JPEG 100%).

5. Alternative methods: from pruning to reshooting

If the label is located on the edge of the photo or occupies a small area, it is sometimes easier to crop the image or re-shoot shots with watermarks turned off.

Pruning (crop):

• 📐 Use a standard editor MIUI or any third party application (e.g. Google Photos).
• 🔍 Make sure that after trimming the desired composition of the frame is retained.

Reshoot:

• 📸 Turn off watermarks in the camera settings (see Section 1).
• 🔄 Repeat the shooting under the same conditions (lighting, angle).

Replacement of background (for portraits):

• 👤 Use Portrait Mode in Redmi 9, then replace the background with a clean one in the editor.

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Trimming and reshooting are the most reliable methods if the image quality is critical (for example, for printing or professional use).

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When removing captions from photos, users of Xiaomi Redmi 9 often make mistakes that spoil the final result, and here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:

❌ Use of low-quality editors:

• 🚫 Apps like Water Mark Remover or Erase Text often leave artifacts or add watermarks.
• ✅ Alternative: Snapseed or Photoshop Express.

❌ Too aggressive retouching:

• 🚫 When removing text with the help of "eraser" or cloning, you can spoil the background (blurred spots appear).
• ✅ Solution: Work at 200–300% magnification and use a soft brush.

❌ Ignoring backup copies:

• 🚫 If the original photo is lost, it will be impossible to restore it.
• ✅ Always save a copy of the original image before editing.

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Before you delete the caption, take a screenshot of the original photo or save it to the cloud (e.g. Google Photos).

⚠️ Note: Some watermark removal apps (e.g. Remove Watermark) request access to the gallery and the internet.This may be due to data collection.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To determine the best way to remove inscriptions, we evaluate each method according to the key criteria:

For most users of Xiaomi Redmi 9, the best solution is:

1. Turn off watermarks in the camera settings (for new photos).
2. Use Snapseed for old pictures with simple captions.
3. In complex backgrounds – Photoshop Express or reshoot.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to print photos or use them commercially, avoid methods that lower the resolution (such as strong cropping or compression in editors).

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