Xiaomi Redmi smartphone owners often face a problem: photos automatically show signs such as the date of the shoot, the name of the phone model or watermarks from the applications. This is especially annoying when you need to send a clean photo on social networks, for printing or for documents. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to delete text, from built-in MIUI functions to third-party applications, and also explain how to avoid the appearance of inscriptions in the future.
Many users mistakenly think that editing a photo requires a computer or complex software like Photoshop. In fact, even on the budget models of the Redmi 9A or Redmi Note 10, you can delete the text in a few minutes - the main thing is to know which tools to use. We tested the methods on different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and collected only working solutions.
Important: Some methods require saving the original photo before editing. If you delete the inscription directly in the gallery, the original can get lost, this is often forgotten by beginners. Also note that watermarks from applications (for example, CapCut or VSCO) are removed differently than Xiaomi system tags.
1.How to disable automatic addition of inscriptions in the camera Xiaomi Redmi
The best way to get rid of the labels is to prevent them from appearing, and Xiaomi Redmi has a built-in watermarking feature that many people turn on randomly to turn it off:
Open the Camera app → tap on the settings gear (top right) → select Watermark or Tags (name depends on MIUI version).
- 🔘 Disable date and time – uncheck the date/time.
- 📱 Remove the phone model – disable the device model option.
- 🎨 Set the position of the text – if you want to leave the label, but move it to the corner.
On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro), these settings are hidden deeper: Camera → Settings → Additional → Watermark. If there is no point, then your firmware does not support automatic tag (the label adds third-party software).
⚠️ Note: On Redmi with custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), the path to settings may be different. If you don't find an option, check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone.
If the inscriptions only appear in certain modes (for example, in Documents or Portrait), open the settings of a specific mode - there may be a separate switch for watermarks.
2. Removal of inscriptions with the built-in gallery editor
If the inscription is already in the photo, try to remove it with standard MIUI tools. The Xiaomi gallery has basic retouch tools that cope with small text (for example, a date in the corner).
Instructions:
- Open the photo in the Gallery app.
- Tap Edit (the pencil icon at the bottom).
- Select the Retouch tab or Tools.
- Find the option to Remove the object (sometimes called Magic Retouch).
- Slip around the sign and confirm the removal.
This method works best for small inscriptions on a monochromatic background (for example, white text on black). If the background is complex (grass, sky, patterns), the editor can leave artifacts - blurred spots or mismatched textures.
zoom in to clearly see the inscription |
Make a copy of the original (long press → Duplicate)|
Check the lighting - the tool works worse in dark photos |
Close all background applications to speed up processing-->
Redmi with MIUI 14 has an improved object removal algorithm, but it still loses to specialized applications. If the built-in editor failed, read on.
3. Top.-5 applications to remove text from photos on Android
When standard tools don't work, third-party programs come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of apps and selected the best ones for Xiaomi Redmi, with performance, quality and no advertising.
| Annex | Ratings. | Pluses | Cons | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapseed | ⭐ 4.8 | Accurate brush removal, layer support, free | A complex interface for beginners | Google Play |
| Adobe Photoshop Express | ⭐ 4.7 | AI object removal, color correction, integration with Creative Cloud | Registration is required for some functions | Google Play |
| Remove Object | ⭐ 4.5 | Simple interface, quick removal of small inscriptions | Advertising, limit on photo size | Google Play |
| TouchRetouch | ⭐ 4.6 | Specialized for text removal, there are manual and automatic modes | Paid version for HD-photo | Google Play |
| PicsArt | ⭐ 4.4 | Many tools for retouching, stickers, effects | Too "sophisticated" for a simple task | Google Play |
For most tasks, we recommend Snapseed or TouchRetouch. The first is suitable if you want to not only remove text, but also correct colors, and the second specializes in removing objects.
Important: Applications like Remove Object or Retouch Me often save edited photos in low resolution. Check your export settings before processing!
4 Manual removal of inscriptions in Snapseed: step-by-step instructions
Google's Snapseed is one of the most powerful free photo editing apps, and its Correction tool allows you to gently remove text without spoiling the background. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Install Snapseed from Google Play and open the photo in the app.
Step 2: Select the Tools → Select the Correction.
Step 3: Scale up with two fingers to see the inscription clearly.
Step 4: Brush around the text. Snapseed automatically picks up the surrounding pixels to replace.
Step 5: If the result is not perfect, reduce the hand size and repeat the correction.
Step 6: Save your photo via Export (select Save a copy to avoid erasing the original).
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If you have a colored background, you can increase saturation before you correct it (Imaging Adjustment → Saturation), which will help the algorithm to find a better replacement.
For complex cases (e.g., large text on a textured background), combine Correction with the Brush tool: first remove the main part of the inscription, then manually finish the missing details.
5. How to remove watermarks from applications (CapCut, VSCO, Lightroom)
If the caption on the photo has added a third-party app (like CapCut when exporting videos or VSCO in the free version), standard methods may not work.
Method 1: Go back to the original. Check the application folder (like Pictures/CapCut or DCIM/VSCO) — sometimes it saves a photo without a watermark.
Method 2: Use specialized services, and remove logos:
- 🌐 WatermarkRemover.io – an online service with AI (works in the browser).
- 📱 Apowersoft Watermark Remover – application with batch processing function.
- 💻 GIMP (PC) – a free analogue of Photoshop with the Resynthesizer plugin.
Method 3: Trick the algorithm. Some watermarks (like TikTok) are added when exporting.
- Take a screenshot of the photo (keep Volume down + Nutrition).
- Cut the edges in the gallery to remove the logo.
- Use the Draft mode in the application (if any) - sometimes there are no watermarks.
⚠️ Warning: Online services like WatermarkRemover.io require photos to be uploaded to a third-party server, and do not use them for sensitive photos (passports, tickets, documents).
6.Alternative methods: from pruning to AI generation
If none of these methods worked, try the non-standard approaches:
If the inscription is on the edges, just cut the photo in the gallery (Edit → Pruning). On Redmi, you can choose the standard proportions (1:1, 16:9) or manually select the area.
Sticker/emoji overlay: In apps like PicsArt or Canva, you can cover the inscription with a funny sticker or emoji, suitable for memes or informal chats.
AI background generation: Services like Adobe Firefly or DALL·E can add background instead of text.
- Cut the photo so that the inscription is on the edge.
- Upload to the AI service with the request "draw the background in the style [description]">.
- Glue the result with the original in Photoshop Express.
Reshoot. If the photo is not unique (like a landscape or an object), it can sometimes be easier to take a new picture without writing. On Xiaomi Redmi, turn on Pro mode in the camera to manually control all parameters.
How to check if there are traces of the inscription?
7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
When removing labels, Xiaomi Redmi users often make the same mistakes.
❌ Save the edited photo over the original. Always duplicate the photo before editing (in gallery: long press). → Copy).
❌ Use low-rated apps. Many of the dropsy removers on Google Play contain viruses or display ads in the background. Check the app's reviews and permissions.
❌ Increase the sharpness after editing, which makes the artifacts more visible. If the photo is blurred, you better raise the contrast slightly.
❌ Edit the photo in format HEIC. Some applications do not support this format (used on Redmi with the MIUI 13+). Pre-convert to JPEG galleryway.
❌ Ignore the camera settings. If you don't turn off the watermarks in the Xiaomi Camera settings, they'll appear on all new photos.
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Always check the format of the photo before editing. Redmi with MIUI 14 can default to HEIF (saves space, but not all editors support it).