How to make screenshots on Xiaomi clear: from system settings to post-processing

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones often disappoint users: blurry parts, compressed artifacts or an uncomfortable format. The problem is not with the “weak hardware”, but with default MIUI/HyperOS settings that sacrifice quality to save space. For example, a standard screenshot of 1080p weighs ~300 KB, whereas with the right settings, the same frame can be saved at 1440p with a weight of up to 1.5 MB - without losing details.

In this article, we will discuss 7 proven methods for improving screenshots, from hidden firmware functions to third-party tools. MIUI 14 and HyperOS, a new shell, where the logic of saving screenshots has changed dramatically. 4K-Screenshots (Yes, it is!) and why the Screenshot Quality setting in the “Additional” menu only works for half of Xiaomi models.

1. Check the current screenshot settings in MIUI/HyperOS

The first thing to do is to evaluate the current save options. In MIUI 14 and HyperOS, the path to settings varies, and some options can be hidden depending on the model. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, you can manually control bit depth of color, whereas on the POCO X5 this feature is not.

How to find the menu:

• 📱 MIUI 14: Settings → Additionally. → Screenshots → Screenshot quality. You can choose between Standard. ~70%), "High" (compression) ~50%) and “Lossless” (not available on all devices).
• 🔄 HyperOS: Settings → System system → Advanced settings → Screenshots. The new shell adds a "Details" slider that regulates the compression level. JPEG (60 percent to 95%).
• ⚙️ Hidden setting: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) have a Screen capture quality item in the engineering menu (#4636##) where you can force-activate 1440p.

Important: Even if you choose Loss-free, the system can ignore the setting for long screencaptures – they are always saved with a compression of ~80%. This is a firmware restriction, and you can only circumvent it with third-party tools (about this in section 4).

2. Change the screen resolution before taking a screenshot

The maximum screenshot resolution is directly dependent on the current display resolution. If your Xiaomi supports FHD+ (2400×1080) or QHD+ (3200×1440) but is running in HD+ (1600×720) mode to save charge, screenshots will be automatically lowered to that resolution, including the Xiaomi 14 and Mix Fold 3 flagships.

How to check and change:

1. Open the Settings → Display → Screen resolution.
2. Select the maximum value available (e.g., WQHD+ for Black Shark 5 Pro).
3. Take a test screenshot and check its properties (pixel size).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with LTPO-With displays (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), a change in resolution can reset the adaptive refresh rate. Once you create a screenshot, return the settings to the original state, otherwise battery life will be reduced by 15-20%.

3.Use gestures for screenshots without compression

Few people know, but the way you create a screenshot affects the quality of the screenshot, like screenshots taken through:

• 👆 Power buttons + Volume: Retained with standard compression (even if the settings select “Lossless»).
• 🖐️ Gesture "three-finger swipe down": on HyperOS bypass the restrictions and save the image with a 10-15% higher bitrate.
• 🤖 Voice Assistant (OK, Google, take a screenshot): Always applies maximum compression (this is the Google Assistant limitation).

To activate the gesture:

1. Go to Settings → Convenience → Gestures → Screenshot.
2. Enable the option of "Swipe with three fingers".
3. Turn off the shutter sound – it does not affect quality, but it can interfere.

💡 A useful tip: if you have Xiaomi with AMOLED-In the screen, before you create a screenshot, turn on the "Live Wallpaper" mode (for example, Earth or Mars (10-bit instead 8-bit), This is especially noticeable on gradients.

Activate the three-finger swipe gesture"|Set the maximum screen resolution|Turn off the shutter sound.|Select "No Loss" in the Quality Settings|Reboot the device after changes-->

4. Third-party apps for screenshots in 4K and artifact-free

If native methods don't work, look at third-party tools that allow you to:

• 📏 Save screenshots in 4K: Apps like Screenshot Touch or Super Screenshot bypass the restrictions MIUI and capture the screen in resolution before 3840×2160 (on supported devices).
• 🎨 Select the format: PNG (lossless), JPEG (regulated), WEBP (balance-sheet).
• ⏱️ Delayed capture: Useful for screenshots of animations or temporary notifications.

Top.-3 applications:

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices, some applications (such as Screenshot Easy) may not work properly due to changes in the device’s performance. API Check reviews from the last 2 months before installation – developers often update compatibility.

5 Post-processing: How to improve screenshot after creation

Even a perfectly made screenshot can be perfected with editing, and the main problems with Xiaomi screenshots that are fixed by post-processing are:

• 🔍 Compression artifacts: JPEG-artifacts around text or gradients (corrected by the Noise Canceling tool in Snapseed or Lightroom).
• 🎨 Flooded colors: In screenshots with AMOLED-color displays often dim (restored by Vibrance correction on the +15–20%).
• 📏 Incorrect proportions: When scrolling long pages (for example, in Telegram), the screenshot can “stretch” (corrected by cropping at 16:9 or 9:16).

Recommended workflow:

1. Open the screenshot in Photoshop Express or PIXLR.
2. Apply the Sharpening filter (sharpness) with a radius of 0.5-1.0 px.
3. Increase saturation by 10-15% (but no more, otherwise there will be color noise).
4. Save in PNG-8 (if you want a light weight) or PNG-24 (for maximum quality).

💡 Use Adobe Scan for text screenshots (such as correspondence or documents) to automatically align perspective, remove shadows and increase contrast, making the text clearer.

6. Specificity of screenshots in games and videos

Screenshots in games (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile) and video playback have their own nuances.

• 🎮 Games: Many titles block the standard screen capture (black screen appears) and this is due to anti-cheating (Anti-Cheat) protection).
• 🎥 Video: Screenshots from YouTube, Netflix or TikTok are saved with watermarks or lowered resolution due to the fact that the video is not available. DRM.

Decisions:

• 🖥️ For games: Use the built-in screenshot feature of the game (usually the Print Screen button in the emulator or on the gamepad). VLC.
• 📺 For video: HyperOS has a hidden feature “Capture without” DRM». Activated via the Engineering Menu (#83781## → Media → Disable DRM Risk: Could disrupt some streaming services.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) may fall when screen captures in games FPS This is due to the Adreno 740 graphics driver, which is designed to use external capture devices (e.g., Elgato Cam Link).

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For screenshots in games, always give preference to built-in engine tools (Unreal Engine, Unity) - they give better quality than system methods.

7. Automation: Scripts for batch processing of screenshots

If you take dozens of screenshots regularly (for example, for work or training), manual processing takes too long.

• 🤖 Tasker: A script that automatically takes a screenshot:
• 🐍 Python + Pillow: Script for batch sharpening and cropping screenshots. Example code: from PIL import Image, ImageEnhance img = Image.open("screenshot.jpg") enhancer = ImageEnhance.Sharpness(img) img_sharp = enhancer.enhance(1.5) img_sharp.save("screenshot_enhanced.png", quality=95)

For beginners, it is easier to use ready-made solutions:

• 📁 FolderSync: Automatically sorts screenshots by folder (e.g., “Work,” “Games,” “Social Networks”) based on keywords in the title.

💡 Useful tip: If you often share screenshots in messengers, set up an automatic compression of images to Telegram or WhatsApp 1200px This will reduce the weight of the file by 3-5 times without any visible loss of quality: → Data and memory → Photo quality.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi