How to remove a watermark from a photo on Xiaomi Redmi Android smartphone: a step-by-step guide

Watermarks in photos are a common problem among Xiaomi Redmi smartphone owners, especially if you are actively using a MIUI Camera stock camera or third-party apps like Google Photos, Snapseed. These tags can spoil the composition of the image, interfere with further processing or publication on social networks, and fortunately, you can remove them either with specialized applications or manually - without losing image quality.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (relevant to Redmi Note 10/11/12/13, Redmi 9/10/11 and others based on MIUI 12-14).

📱 Built-in tools (Gallery) MIUI, Photo editor)
🛠️ Third-party applications (Snapseed, PhotoRoom, Remove Watermark)
🖥️ Online services (without installation of software)
📂 Manual processing in Photoshop Express or Lightroom Mobile
⚙️ Camera settings (how to disable automatic watermarking)

Importantly, not all methods are equally effective for colored watermarks (e.g., Leica logos on Xiaomi 13 Ultra) or EXIF (like some Chinese firmware).

📊 How often do you see watermarks in your photo?

Constantly.

Sometimes.

It used to be, now it's not.

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1. Removal of watermark through the built-in MIUI Gallery

If a watermark is added over the image (rather than pixel-printed), it can be removed using the standard Gallery editor on Xiaomi Redmi, a method that is suitable for simple text tags or logos with clear boundaries.

Step-by-step:

Open the Gallery app and select a photo with a watermark.
Slip on the Edit icon (pencil in the bottom menu).
Go to Tools → Cloning (or Replacement in newer versions of MIUI).
Increase the scale of the problem area and manually “paint” the watermark, copying neighboring pixels.
Save the changes to the new file (so you don't lose the original).

⚠️ Attention: This method requires care - if you work carelessly, artifacts (blurring, repetitive patterns) can remain. For complex backgrounds (for example, a sky with clouds), it is better to use specialized applications.

Backup the original photo |Zume the image for accurate work |Use the stylus (if any) for greater accuracy |Check the result at 100% scale-->

2. Top.-3 Apps for removing watermarks on Xiaomi Redmi

Third-party utilities will be suitable for automatic removal of watermarks. We tested dozens of applications and selected the 3 most effective for Xiaomi smartphones, taking into account MIUI compatibility and lack of advertising.

Annex	Ratings. ⭐	Pluses	Cons	Reference
Remove Watermark	4.7	🔹 Remove text and graphic tags🔹 Supports batch processing🔹 Keeps it. EXIF-data	🔸 Paid for HD-permitting🔸 Sometimes leaves artifacts on complex backgrounds	Google Play
PhotoRoom	4.5	🔹 AI background replacement + removal🔹 It's offline.🔹 Intuitive interface	🔸 Watermark of the application on free exports🔸 Registration is required for some functions	Google Play
Snapseed (from Google)	4.8	🔹 Precise removal by the Healing tool🔹 Free without restrictions🔹 Supports RAW	🔸 You need hand retouch skills🔸 No automatic mode.	Google Play

Important for Xiaomi Redmi: Remove Watermark can conflict with MIUI optimization if Charge Savings mode is enabled. Before using, turn it off in Settings → Battery → Optimization.

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If the watermark is translucent (e.g., gray text on a white background), increase contrast in Snapseed before removing it. → Image setting → This will help the algorithm to define the boundaries of the label more accurately.

3. Online services for removing watermarks without installing software

If you don't want to download additional apps, you can use web tools that work right in your Chrome browser or MIUI Browser on your Xiaomi Redmi, and the main advantage is that they don't take up space in your phone's memory, but they require stable Internet.

The best online services:

🌐 Remove.bg – specializes in background removal, but copes with watermarks on monochromatic surfaces.
🌐 Inpaint Online – manual and automatic object removal (free up to 10 MP).
🌐 Pixlr X is a full-fledged online photo editor with the Healing Brush tool.

⚠️ Note: By uploading photos to online services, you agree to their privacy policy.Do not use these tools for personal or confidential photos (passports, tickets, screenshots of correspondence).

How to get around the limitation on the size of the file in online services?

Many services (e.g. Inpaint Online) limit file downloads to 10 MP. To get around this: 1. Reduce photo resolution in the MIUI Gallery (Edit → Cut → Change the size). 2. Save a JPEG copy with 80-90% quality. 3. After processing, return the original size via Waifu2x (increase without loss).

4 Manual removal of watermark in Photoshop Express or Lightroom Mobile

For complex cases (such as watermarks on a textured background or with semitransparency), professional tools will be required. On Xiaomi Redmi, you can install mobile versions of Adobe Photoshop Express or Lightroom Mobile - they are free and support layers.

Instructions for Photoshop Express:

Install the app from Google Play.
Import photos and select the Fix tool (the patch icon).
Circle the watermark and click Remove – the algorithm will automatically fill the area with appropriate pixels.
If necessary, use Cloning for manual modification.
Export the result to PNG (without loss of quality).

In Lightroom Mobile, similar functionality is available through the Healing Brush tool. RAW-Xiaomi camera files, which is important for saving details.

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For watermarks in a photo with people or animals, use the patch tool in Photoshop Express – it copies the texture of the skin / wool, minimizing artifacts.

5.How to disable automatic watermarking in Xiaomi Redmi camera

The best way to avoid a problem is to prevent it from happening, and many Xiaomi Redmi users are unaware that watermarks are added by default in some shooting modes (such as Document or Professional).

How to turn it off:

Open the Camera app.
Slap the icon. ⚙ Settings (cog in the upper corner).
Go to the Watermark section (or Labels in new MIUI versions).
Turn off the options: 📸 Date and time 🏷️ Logo of the device 📍 Geometry (if not necessary)

Save the settings and restart the camera.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ with a Leica camera, the watermark is imprinted in EXIF It doesn't turn off through the menu, and only manual removal or firmware of the camera (risky) will help!).

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When removing watermarks, Xiaomi Redmi users often face typical problems that spoil the final image, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to solve them:

🔴 Artifacts after removal - occur when using automatic tools on complex backgrounds. Solution: combine manual retouching (Cloning) with automatic (Correction).
🔴 Loss of quality occurs when maintained in JPEG Solution: export to PNG or TIFF (Available in Lightroom Mobile).
🔴 The printed watermark is not removed, as is typical of photos taken in Professional mode with Copyright enabled. Solution: use Topaz Gigapixel AI (PC) for the restoration of parts after trimming.
🔴 The app doesn't see the photo - typical for MIUI, if the files are stored SD-Solution: copy the photo to internal memory or give permission to access the drive in Settings → Annexes → Permits.

If you're working with RAW-With files (.dng extension), remember: watermarks are often imprinted into metadata. To remove them, open a file in Darktable or Lightroom Mobile and manually edit it. EXIF via ExifTool plugin.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

❓ Can a watermark be removed without loss of quality?

Yes, if a watermark is added over the image (as a separate layer), in this case, it is enough to use the Cloning tool in Snapseed or Photoshop Express and save the result in PNG. However, if the label is printed in pixels (for example, the Leica logo on Xiaomi 13 Ultra), complete removal without artifacts is impossible - retouching is required.

❓ Why the photo became blurry after removing the watermark?

This is because of interpolation algorithms that fill the "holes" after the object is removed. To avoid blurring: Use the Healing Brush tool in Lightroom Mobile with Texture: 100% setting. Increase sharpness after processing (Detail → Sharp). Export to TIFF instead of JPEG.

❓ How to remove the watermark from the screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi?

Screenshots on MIUI often contain tags with device model and time. To delete them: Open screenshot in Google Photos. Click Edit → Tools → Trimming. Cut the watermark area (usually at the bottom of the screen). If you want to save the entire screenshot, use Snapseed: Tool Text → superimpose a white rectangle over the tag.

❓ Is it legal to remove watermarks from photos?

Legality depends on context: ✅ Allowed: remove tags from your own photos (for example, date/time, camera logo). ❌ It is forbidden to remove watermarks from someone else’s copyrighted images (for example, stock photos from Shutterstock or Getty Images). On Xiaomi Redmi, watermarks are added automatically by the stock camera – their removal does not violate the law, since you are the author of the picture.

❓ Why After Updating MIUI watermarks are back?

This involves resetting the camera settings after major MIUI updates. To fix: Open Camera → Settings → Watermark. Reset to factory settings (Restore Default Values). Reset unnecessary tags. If the problem recurs, clear the camera cache to Settings → Apps → Camera → Warehouse → Clear the cache.