How to increase the quality of screenshots on Xiaomi Android smartphones: a complete guide

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones are often an integral part of everyday life, from saving important correspondence to creating guides for friends. However, many users face the problem of low resolution, artifacts or incorrect color reproduction when creating screenshots. In this article, we will discuss why screenshots on Xiaomi may differ from what you expect and how to improve it with built-in features and third-party tools.

The main problem lies in the fact that the default Android system (and shell) MIUI In particular, it optimizes screenshots to save space by reducing resolution or applying compression. Fortunately, there are several ways to get around these limitations, from changing system settings to using specialized applications. It is important to understand that the result is not only a device model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T etc.), but also from the version MIUI, and from the current display settings.

Next, you'll find step-by-step instructions, comparison tables and practical tips to help you maximize screenshot quality without losing detail. AMOLED-screens where color reproduction and contrast play a key role.

1.Why are screenshots on Xiaomi losing quality?

Before we get to solutions, it's important to understand the root of the problem: Screenshots on Xiaomi can look blurry or pixelated for several reasons:

• 📱 Hardware restrictions: Budget models (e.g. Redmi) 10A or POCO M4) They often have low resolution screens (HD+ 720p), This automatically reduces the detail of screenshots.
• ⚙️ Compression MIUI: Shell MIUI By default, saves.png screenshots with compression, which leads to loss of quality, especially when transmitted via messengers.
• 🎨 Display settings: If the Charge Savings or Auto Brightness mode is enabled in the screen settings, this may affect the color profile of the screenshot.
• 📁 Save format: By default, screenshots are saved to the folder Pictures/Screenshots with the resolution corresponding to the current screen resolution, but not always in the maximum quality.

In addition, on some models (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Black Shark 5), screenshots of games or videos can be automatically cropped or saved with black fields due to the processing of graphics by the Snapdragon or Mediatek processor.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI 14 or later, check if Easy Mode is enabled (Settings) → It can forcefully reduce screenshot resolution to save resources.

2. Optimize screen settings before creating a screenshot

The quality of the screenshot depends on the current display settings. Before taking a screenshot, it is recommended to follow a few simple steps:

1. Set maximum screen resolution: Go to Settings → Display. → Screen resolution and select FHD+ (or WQHD+, On the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Mix Fold 3 models, you can choose between the two. 1440p detailing.
2. Turn off adaptive brightness: In the Settings menu → Display. → Brightness deactivate the option "Adaptive brightness" and manually set the value to 80-100%. This will help to avoid automatic color correction.
3. Choose the correct color profile: In Settings → Display. → Color mode: Set "Saturated" or "Standard" (depending on the model); Lean mode can distort the colors in screenshots.

On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T pro POCO F5) You should also disable the Automatic Contrast feature, as it can affect the gradation of gray and black in screenshots.

Set maximum permit|Turn off adaptive brightness|Select a profile "Satied"|Check the "Developers" mode (if enabled)

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3. Use of embedded functions MIUI screenshot enhancement

MIUI It offers several hidden and explicit features that will help improve the quality of screenshots without installing third-party applications:

Scrolling Screenshots (Long Screenshots)

If you need to save an entire web page or a long chat, use the Scrolling Screenshot feature:

1. Take a regular screenshot (by a combination of buttons or gesture).
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. Select the option “Scroll” (or “Long Screenshot” on new versions). MIUI).
4. Manually adjust the capture area or press "Auto" for automatic scrolling.

Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11), long screenshots are saved in.jpg format with stronger compression than regular.png.

Mode "Developers" and forced 4x MSAA

Activating developer mode and enabling smoothing can improve screenshot detail in games and graphics applications:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap 7 times on this item to unlock "Developer Options".
2. Go back to the Settings → Additional → Developer settings.
3. Find the option "Forced Entry" 4x MSAA" And activate it.
4. Reset the device.

This is a function of forced 4x MSAA Improves anti-aliasing in OpenGL applications, which can have a positive impact on screenshots in games, but it increases the load on the processor, so use it carefully on budget models.

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If, after activation, 4x MSAA Screenshots in games are better, but the device is warming up - try to turn this option on only before you create a picture, and then turn it off.

3.3.Save screenshots in their original quality

By default. MIUI It can save screenshots in a compressed format to avoid that:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Screenshots folder.
3. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
4. Find the option "Save Quality" and set "Original" or "High".

4. Third-party applications for high-quality screenshots

If integrated functions MIUI They don't give you the desired result, you should pay attention to third-party applications, they allow you to save screenshots in maximum resolution, without compression and with additional editing options.

4.1 Screen Master - Screenshots without loss

Screen Master is one of the most popular screenshot applications on Android.

• 📸 Save in.png format without compression.
• 🎨 Editor with tools for cropping, blurring and adding text.
• 📱 Support for gestures and voice control.
• 🔄 Ability to create long screenshots with scrolling.

To use Screen Master:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and provide the necessary permissions (access to storage and overlay on top of other applications).
3. Select the "High Quality" mode in the settings.
4. Take a screenshot with a floating button or gesture.

4.2 Screenshot Touch – for professional shots

Screenshot Touch is suitable for users who need not only high quality, but also additional features:

• 🖼️ Retention in 4K (if supported by the device).
• 🔍 Enlarge (zoom) before creating a screenshot.
• 📂 Automatic sorting by folder (games, chats, web pages).
• 🔄 Possibility of recapture with delay (useful for animations).

The app is especially useful for owners of Xiaomi with AMOLED-screens, as it allows you to more accurately transmit black colors and contrast.

⚠️ Note: Some screenshot apps (such as Super Screenshot) may conflict with the MIUI Before installing, check the reviews for your model.

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5 Manual screenshot enhancement after creation

Even if the screenshot is not perfect, it can be improved with editing.

5.1 Use of Photoshop Express

Adobe Photoshop Express is a free app with powerful tools to improve screenshots:

• 🔍 Increased sharpness: Tool "Sharpness" will help eliminate blurring.
• 🎨 Color correction: Set up Contrast, Saturation and Exposition for more natural colors.
• 🖼️ Cutting and alignment: Remove unnecessary items at the edges.
• 📏 Change of permission: Save screenshot in higher resolution (up to) 4000×4000 px).

5.2 Online services for quality improvement

If you do not want to install additional applications, use the online tools:

• 🌐 Let’s Enhance: Increases screenshot resolution with AI.
• 🌐 Remove.bg: Remove background if it spoils the composition.
• 🌐 Pixlr: A full-fledged online editor with layer support.

When using online services, keep privacy in mind: do not upload screenshots with personal data (passwords, card numbers, etc.).

6. Features of screenshots in games and videos

Screenshots in games and while watching videos on Xiaomi often have additional limitations, such as some games (such as Genshin Impact or X-rays). PUBG Mobile) blocks the ability to take screenshots through standard means MIUI. In such cases, it will help:

6.1 Use of Game Turbo

MIUI It has a built-in Game Turbo game mode, which allows you to take screenshots even in blocking applications:

1. Open the game.
2. Swipe down from top to top to open the notification bar.
3. Slip on the Game Turbo icon.
4. In the menu that opens, select "Screenshot".

If the option is not available, check the Game Turbo settings in Settings → Special facilities → Game Turbo.

6.2. Capture of video followed by frame

If the screenshot is not possible, record a short video and extract the frame from it:

1. Use the built-in screen recorder (Notification Panel) → Screen recording).
2. Write down the right moment (5-10 seconds).
3. Open the video in Google Photos or CapCut.
4. Select the option "Create a frame" or "Remove a frame".

This method is suitable for dynamic scenes where the accuracy of the moment is important.

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For games with screenshot protection (for example, banking applications or some of the following: MMORPG) The only way to do this is to use a second camera or mirror image of the screen.

Alternative methods: ADB and root access

For advanced users who are willing to work with ADB If you want to root, there are additional ways to improve screenshot quality, and these methods require caution and are not suitable for all Xiaomi models.

7.1 Screenshots through ADB compressively

Using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) You can take a screenshot in the original resolution without loss:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen_original.png

This command saves a screenshot in.png format without compression along the way /sdcard/screen_original.png. To transfer it to the computer, use it:

adb pull /sdcard/screen_original.png C:\Screenshots\

The advantage of this method is the complete absence of compression, but it requires a connection to a PC and installation. ADB-driver.

Change of system parameters (root required)

If your device has an unlocked bootloader and root access, you can manually change the screenshot compression settings:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/build.prop.
3. Find ro.miui.screenshot.quality and change it to 100 (maximum quality).
4. Save the file and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of the build.prop file can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot!

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If screenshots do not improve after changing build.prop, check if the parameters in the file are overdetermined. /vendor/build.prop (relevant MIUI 13+).

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Even following all the instructions, users often make mistakes that spoil the quality of screenshots.

• 🚫 Compression when sending: Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) automatically compress images. To avoid this, send screenshots as "File" or "Document".
• 🔄 Incorrect format: Save to.jpg instead of.png leads to artifacts. Always choose PNG for screenshots with text or graphs.
• 📱 Dirty screen: Dust or greasy spots on the display can be seen in the screenshot. wipe the screen before taking the shot.
• 🔋 Low battery charge: At a charge level below 15% MIUI Can automatically reduce screenshot resolution to save energy.

Another common problem is the black bars on the sides of screenshots, which is due to a mismatch between the sides of the screen and the application, so to avoid this, deploy the app to the full screen before you take a screenshot (if possible) or use the "Capture Area" feature in applications like Screen Master.

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