How to remove the watermark from the photo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all working ways

Watermarks in photos with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 are a common problem that users face after updating MIUI or when using a standard camera app. These labels (such as the name of the smartphone model or the Xiaomi logo) can spoil the frame, especially if you want to publish a picture on social networks or print it. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove watermarks – from simple built-in features to professional tools, and also explain how to avoid them in the future.

It's important to understand that the methods are different in complexity and result. For example, turning off watermarks through the camera settings will take only a minute, but not for all versions of MIUI. And editing in graphics editors will give the perfect result, but it will take longer. We tested each method on the Redmi Note 9 with different versions of the firmware (including MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 14) and collected only working solutions.

Why does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 have watermarks?

Watermarks are automatically added by the standard Xiaomi camera app for two main reasons:

• 📱 Default settings in MIUI — In some regional versions of the firmware, the feature is enabled out of the box, especially in models for the Chinese market (China). ROM).
• 🔄 System Update – After installing a new version MIUI camera settings may reset and watermarks will start to be added again.
• 📸 Professional camera mode – in this mode, watermarks are often forced to activate, even if they are disabled in the main camera.

Signs can also appear when using third-party apps (for example, Google Camera with ported configs for Redmi Note 9), if their settings activate the option Watermark or Branding.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 9 with global firmware (Global) ROM) watermarks are usually disabled by default. If they suddenly appear, check if there have been recent system updates or resets.

Method 1: Disabling watermarks in camera settings

The fastest and safest method is to deactivate the feature directly in the camera app, which works on most versions of MIUI, but the path to settings may vary slightly.

Instructions:

1. Open the standard Camera app on your Redmi Note 9.
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings (usually located in the upper right corner).
3. Scroll down and find the Watermark section (or Watermark in English).
4. Switch the slider to the off position (or uncheck if checkbox is used).
5. Some versions of MIUI will require you to further disable the Date and Time option or the Device Model—they can also be added as part of a watermark.

After that, all new photos will be saved without inscriptions, and the old watermarked images will remain unchanged, and they will have to be edited manually (we will discuss this later).

Take a test shot in standard camera mode

Check the photo in the gallery for inscriptions

Reboot your smartphone and repeat the test (sometimes the settings are applied after the reboot)

Try to take a photo in the "Professional Camera" mode (watermarks there can be controlled separately)-->

Method 2: Editing photos in the Xiaomi gallery

If watermarks are already added to the photo, they can be removed using the built-in editor in the Gallery app, which is suitable for minor inscriptions and does not require third-party installation.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the photo with a watermark in the Gallery app.
2. Press the Edit button (the pencil icon in the bottom panel).
3. Select the Pruning (or Crapping) tool and trim the edge of the photo where the watermark is located, if this does not spoil the composition.
4. If pruning is not possible, use the Retouch tool → Removal of objects: 🎨 Select a watermark with a finger or stylus. 🖌️ Set the size of the brush to make precise selection. 🗑️ Click Delete – the algorithm will fill the area with textures from neighboring pixels.

Save as a copy

The downside of this method is that in photos with a uniform background (sky, wall), the watermark is removed almost perfectly, but in complex textures (grass, sand) artifacts can remain, and you will have to use third-party editors for the best result.

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Snapseed

Lightroom

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Method 3: Removing watermarks with Snapseed

Snapseed is a free app from Google with powerful retouching tools that does a great job of removing watermarks. It is available for download on Google Play and is suitable for Redmi Note 9 on any version of MIUI.

Algorithm of action:

1. Install Snapseed from the official store.
2. Open the app and import a watermarked photo.
3. Go to the Tools section → Correction.
4. Select the Remove tool (the icon with the eraser).
5. Scale up the image to circle the watermark accurately. Snapseed will automatically fill the selected area with a suitable texture.
6. If necessary, adjust the parameters of the hand size and Stiffness for a more accurate result.
7. Save the edited photo to the gallery.

The benefits of Snapseed:

• 🎯 Exact removal of even small inscriptions.
• 🔧 Possibility of adjusting brightness and contrast after retouching.
• 📱 Optimized for mobile devices – does not brake on the Redmi Note 9.

⚠️ Note: When removing watermarks in photos with people or objects in the foreground, use a minimum brush size.

Method 4: Using Photoshop Express for complex cases

If the watermark is located on a complex background (for example, foliage or architectural details), a more advanced tool will be needed. Adobe's Photoshop Express offers the Replacement and Recovery feature, which cope with such tasks better than standard editors.

How to remove the watermark in Photoshop Express:

1. Install the app from Google Play: [Photoshop Express](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.psexpress).


2. Open the photo and select the "Corrections" tool → "Spot Removal".




3. Circle the watermark and press "Delete".




4. Use "Cloning" if necessary for manually finishing textures.




5. Save the result in high resolution (select "Quality: 100%").

For maximum accuracy:

• 🔍 Scale up to 200–300% to see pixels.
• 🎨 Use the Cloning Tool to Manually Recover Sites with Artifacts.
• 🖼️ Keep a copy of the original – Photoshop Express can compress images when exported.

Method 5: Removing watermarks via PC (for perfect result)

If the quality of the photo is critical (for example, for printing or professional use), it is better to use desktop software. On Windows or macOS PCs, more powerful tools are available than on mobile devices.

The best programs for removing watermarks:

• 🖥️ Adobe Photoshop – Spot Healing Brush (J) or Content-Aware Fill.
• 📸 GIMP (Free analogue of Photoshop – Resynthesizer plugin to fill areas.
• 🎨 Paint.NET – Inpaint plugin for removing objects.

Example of Photoshop:

1. Open the photo in Photoshop.
2. Create a duplicate layer (Ctrl+J).
3. Select the Spot Healing Brush (J) tool and circle the watermark.
4. For complex backgrounds, use Content-Aware Fill (Shift+F5).
5. Export the result in PNG or JPEG format with the highest quality.

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If the watermark is placed on a monochromatic background (for example, white or black), try to circle it with the Magic Wand (W) tool in Photoshop and pour color with the Paint Bucket (G).

How can we prevent watermarks from appearing in the future?

To avoid the problem, it is enough to perform a few simple actions:

• 📵 Turn off watermarks in the camera settings (as described in Method 1).
• 🔄 Check the settings after the update MIUI — sometimes they're dropped.
• 📱 Use alternative cameras: Google Camera (with the right config for Redmi Note 9), Open Camera (open source watermarked software).
• 📂 Create a backup of settings through Settings → Additionally. → Backup to quickly restore camera settings after reset.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 9 with custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), watermarks are usually absent by default. However, after installing such firmware, you may need to manually adjust the camera module to correctly work all the functions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing watermarks on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

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On the Redmi Note 9, watermarks are easier to prevent than to remove. Always check your camera settings after MIUI updates and use alternative apps (like Google Camera) if standard software adds unwanted labels.