How to reduce the weight of photos on the phone Xiaomi: a step-by-step guide

Photos on Xiaomi smartphones take up more space every year – modern cameras shoot in resolution up to 108 MP and save pictures in.jpg or.heic format weighing 5-15 MB. If you actively take photos, the phone’s memory fills up in a matter of weeks. Fortunately, you can reduce the weight of the photo on Xiaomi both built-in tools and with the help of third-party applications – without losing any visible quality.

In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods: from standard functions MIUI You will learn how to reduce the size of photos before shooting (to take up less space immediately), after shooting (for existing shots), and how to automate the process, POCO Xiaomi and flagship – settings may differ!

1. Reduce the photo size before shooting: Xiaomi camera settings

The most effective way to save space is to set up the camera so that it initially saves photos in optimal resolution. On Xiaomi smartphones, this is done through the camera menu, but the location of the options depends on the version of the MIUI and the model.

For most devices (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13) the path is as follows:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings (or swipe from the right edge of the screen).
3. Select Photo Resolution or Side Ratio.
4. Set a value of 9 MP or 12 MP instead of a maximum (for example, 48 MP or 108 MP).

On some models (e.g. Redmi 10 or POCO M4), the option is hidden deeper:

Camera → ⚙️ Settings → Additional settings → Photo resolution

Important: If you select a resolution below 12 MP, you can turn off HDR or night shooting, and if these features are critical, try alternative compression methods after shooting.

2.Integrated compression in the Xiaomi gallery: without installing applications

The MIUI skin has a built-in tool for reducing the weight of photos, hidden in the Gallery app, which is suitable for single shots or small packages of images.

Instructions:

1. Open the Gallery and select a photo (or more, holding your finger on the screen).
2. Press More (three dots in the upper right corner) → Press More.
3. Choose quality: 📱 High (~70% of the original weight will be reduced by 20-30%) 📱 Average (~50%, weight will be reduced 2-3 times) 📱 Low (~30%, suitable for mailing)

Save.

Compressed

Feature for Xiaomi on Android 13+: new versions of MIUI may not have the option to compress. In this case, use the method from section 3 (File app).

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If you need to compress many photos at a time, highlight them in the gallery, click More → Folder → Create, and then compress the entire folder at once. This will save time!

3. Compression through the Files application: for batch processing

Files App (included in the standard set) MIUI) can compress images in format ZIP-This is convenient if you want to reduce the weight of dozens of photos before sending them by mail or messenger.

How it works:

1. Open Files and go to the photo folder (usually DCIM → Camera).
2. Select the desired images (long press → tick).
3. Click Compress (archive icon) → select the ZIP format.
4. Specify the compression level: 📦 Fast (weight decreases by 10-20%, without loss of quality) 📦 Common (30-50% savings, easy loss of parts) 📦 Maximum (up to 70% compression, significantly worsens the quality)

The finished archive will appear in the same folder, and it can be immediately sent via Share or unpack (photos will be in.jpg format with reduced weight).

4. Third-party applications for professional compression

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't work, use specialized apps, which offer more customization: format selection (JPEG, WebP), quality adjustment as a percentage, batch processing of thousands of photos.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📸 Photo & Picture Resizer (free, watermark-free) Supports compression to 100 The CB in the photo. There is a function to change the resolution (for example, with the 4032×3024 before 1920×1080).
• 📸 Compress Images & Resize Photos (optimized for the first time) MIUI) Automatically determines optimal compression for Xiaomi. EXIF-data (date of shooting, camera model).
• 📸 PicsArt (for creative compression) Allows you to compress photos with simultaneous cropping or the use of filters. AI-Optimizing for weight loss without visible quality loss.

For mass compression (for example, before uploading to the cloud), Photo & Picture Resizer is suitable. If you want to maintain maximum quality at minimum weight, Compress Images.

Select photos in the gallery | Check the current weight of files | Set target size (e.g. up to 1 MB) |Save copies of the originals | Check the result on another device-->

5. Conversion to WebP: Maximum compression

The WebP format (developed by Google) compresses photos 25-35% more efficiently than JPEG, at the same quality. On Xiaomi, it can be used to store or send images, but there are nuances:

The benefits of WebP:

• ✅ Weight photo 1920×1080 shrink 2–3 MB to 300–800 CBB.
• ✅ It supports transparency (how to do it) PNG).
• ✅ Compatible with Google Photos, Telegram, modern browsers.

Cons:

• ❌ Not all messengers support WebP (for example, WhatsApp converts it back to WebP). JPEG).
• ❌ Old versions MIUI (Below 12) you may not open WebP in the gallery.

How to convert to Xiaomi:

1. Install the WebP Converter app (free in the Play Market).
2. Select a photo → specify quality (80% – optimal balance).
3. Click Convert – File files are saved to the WebP Images folder.

Important for Xiaomi with MIUI 14+: in newer versions of the gallery shell, it supports WebP out of the box. To check compatibility, try opening the converted photo with a standard viewer.

6. Automatic compression when synchronized with the clouds

If you use Google Photos, Mi Cloud or Yandex Drive, set up automatic compression when downloading, which will reduce the weight of the photo on the fly without wasting time on manual processing.

Comparison of services for Xiaomi:

How to set up in Google Photos:

1. Open the application → click on the avatar → Photo settings.
2. Select Save Place (instead of Original Quality).
3. All new photos will automatically compress to 16 MP with a weight of ~1-2 MB.

Note: When selecting the option "Saving space" in Google Photos, the original photos are deleted from the phone after downloading! To avoid data loss, pre-copy important pictures to your computer or external drive.

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Automatic cloud compression is the most convenient way for those who regularly take pictures, but remember: it is impossible to restore the original quality after downloading in "economical" mode.

7.Extra tips: how to save space on Xiaomi

In addition to compressing photos, pay attention to these techniques:

• 🗑️ Gallery cache clearing The Gallery app accumulates temporary files (sketch, thumbnails) to delete them: Settings → Annexes → Application management → gallery → Memory. → Clear the cache
• 📁 If your Xiaomi supports microSD, set up photo saving on the card: Camera → ⚙️ Settings → Preservation site → Memory map
• ☁️ Use the Files by Google app (download to Play Market) to find and delete duplicate or blurred photos.

Note: If you’re using Xiaomi with dual camera (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro), check the DCIM → Camera → Depth folder.

FAQ: Frequent questions about compression photos on Xiaomi