How to remove a watermark from a photo on Xiaomi Android smartphone: all working ways

Watermarking in photos is a common problem among Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners. The manufacturer automatically adds a brand logo or device model to images in some modes (such as Pro Mode or high-resolution shooting), while this protects copyright, many users are hindered by signs — especially if the photos are needed for print works, social networks or professional projects.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to remove watermarks from built-in functions. MIUI All instructions are adapted to the current firmware versions (2023-2026) and do not require ROOT-Importantly, some methods can slightly reduce the quality of the image, we will point out this in the relevant sections.

If you are looking for a way to maintain original quality or remove a sign without loss, look at the sections about manual processing in Photoshop Express and hidden settings MIUI. For quick results, mobile editors will suit – we will also consider them.

Why Xiaomi is adding watermarks and can they be turned off forever

The manufacturer embeds watermarks in the photo for two reasons:

• 📸 Marketing: the Xiaomi logo or Redmi in the photo - free advertising of the brand in social networks.
• 🛡️ Authorship protection: the sign confirms that the image was taken on a specific model (relevant for photo contests or device sales).

In most cases, the sign is added automatically in the modes:

• 🔍 Pro Mode (manual settings) ISO, extraction.)
• 🌃 The Night Mode (Night Mode)
• 📏 High resolution (48-108 MP)

Can you turn off the watermarks forever? Yes, but with the caveats:

• ✅ On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) There is a hidden option in the camera settings.
• ❌ On budget devices (Redmi A series or POCO M) option may not be available - you will have to manually delete the signs.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling watermarks through the engineering menu (##4636##) newer MIUI 14/15 This method can cause the camera to crash. Use it only if you are confident in your actions.

Method 1: Disabling watermarks in hidden MIUI settings

On some Xiaomi devices, the option to disable watermarks is hidden in the additional camera settings, which works on MIUI 12-15 firmware and does not require third-party applications.

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Go to Settings → Additional (or Settings → Watermark on new models).
3. Find the camera watermark or device logo.
4. Switch the slider to the off position.

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

1. Launch the camera and go to Pro Mode (Professional Mode).
2. Touch the icon of the gear (mode settings).
3. Scroll down to the Watermark option and turn it off.

On the POCO F4/F5 and Xiaomi 12T models, the path may be different:

Camera settings → Shooting settings → Labels → Watermark

⚠️ Warning: After the firmware update, the settings may reset. Check them before the important shot.

Method 2: Removing watermarks with mobile editors

If the built-in settings don’t help, use third-party apps. We tested 5 popular editors and selected the ones that best handle Xiaomi watermarks without loss of quality.

We recommend Snapseed or Photoshop Express, which are free and give you the best result.

1. Open the photo in the app and select the Replacement tool (the icon with two arrows).
2. Enlarge the watermark area and highlight it.
3. Move the selection to a clean area of the photo (for example, the sky or background).
4. Adjust the opacity and size of the brush for a smooth transition.
5. Save the result in JPEG format with a quality of 90-100%.

For Photoshop Express, use the Recovery tool:

Open → Tools → Recovery → Circle the sign → Click “Fix”

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Before editing, duplicate the original photo so you can compare the result and undo the changes if the quality deteriorates.

Method 3: Manual processing on a PC (for perfect results)

If the watermark is complex (e.g., translucent or gradient), mobile editors may not be able to handle it.

• 🖥️ Adobe Photoshop (tools Stamp and patch)
• 🎨 GIMP (free-to-play Photoshop)
• 📐 Paint.NET (a simple editor with plugins)

Instructions for GIMP (free):

1. Open your photo in GIMP and enlarge the watermark area (View → Scale → 200%).
2. Select the Stamp tool (hot key S).
3. Press Ctrl and click on the clean area next to the sign (this will set the sample).
4. Color in the sign by releasing Ctrl. Repeat until the trail disappears.
5. For smooth transitions, use Blurring (Filters → Blurring → Gauss Blurring) with a radius of 1-2 px.

For Paint.NET, install the Pyrochild Plugins plugin – it adds a Content Aware Fill tool similar to Photoshop.

⚠️ Warning: When manually removing signs from portrait photos (such as people's faces), be careful - inaccurate actions can distort features.

Method 4: Online services for quick removal

If you don't want to install software, use online tools that are one-time, non-registration, and the best services:

• 🌐 Remove.bg – removes signs on a monochromatic background (for example, the sky).
• 🖼️ Inpaint Online – manual paint over with preview.
• 🤖 WatermarkRemover.io – AI algorithm for automatic removal.

Step-by-step instructions for Inpaint Online:

1. Upload the photo to the website (maximum size – 10 MB).
2. Select the watermark with the Lasso or Brush instrument.
3. Press Remove and wait for processing (usually 5-10 seconds).
4. Download the result in PNG or JPEG format.

Advantages of online services:

• ✅ No need to install software.
• ✅ Works on any device (including Xiaomi via browser).
• ✅ Suitable for urgent tasks.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ File size limit (usually up to 15 MB).
• ❌ Data leakage risk (upload photos only to verified sites).
• ❌ Quality is worse than with manual processing.

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Online services are suitable for one-off tasks, but will not replace a full-fledged editor. For confidential photos, use offline methods.

Method 5: Removing watermarks via ROOT (for advanced)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can turn off the watermarks at the system level. ROOT-This is only suitable for experienced users, and we warn you that incorrect actions can lead to loss of warranty or camera failure.

Instructions for devices with MIUI:

1. Get it. ROOT-Access (for example, via Magisk).
2. Install a file manager with ROOT support (such as Root Explorer).
3. Go to /system/vendor/build.prop
4. Find the line: ro.camera.watermark.enable=true and replace true with false.
5. Save the file, restart the device.

For Redmi Note 10 Pro and later, you may need to edit the file:

/system/system_ext/build.prop

Alternative method (via ADB):

adb shell


su




setprop persist.camera.watermark.enable 0

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI through OTA Some banking applications (for example, Sberbank Online) stop working on devices with ROOT.

How to Prevent Watermarks in the Future

To avoid removing the signs after the fact, set up the camera in advance:

• 📱 Use third-party cameras: Apps like Google Camera or Open Camera don’t add watermarks.
• 🔧 Disable Pro Mode: in normal mode, signs appear less often.
• 📁 Take it down. RAW: dng files do not contain watermarks (but take up more space).
• 🔄 Update the firmware: in new versions MIUI Sometimes there is an option to turn off the signs.

If you often shoot for social networks, set up automatic processing:

1. Install Lightroom Mobile and create a preset with a cropped area with a sign.
2. Use MacroDroid to automatically start the editor after shooting.

On Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ models, watermarks are added even in normal mode when shooting with a resolution of 50+ MP. The only way to avoid this is to reduce the resolution to 12 MP in the camera settings.

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