Have you ever wanted your photos to automatically display your date and time of shooting?This feature is especially useful for travel, important events or work documentation where exact time matters. There are several ways Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO models) can add a time stamp to your photos, both with built-in MIUI tools and with third-party apps.
In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods, from the hidden settings of the standard camera to alternative solutions for users who need advanced features, learn how to enable time display directly in photos, and how to add date stamps to the camera. EXIF-Data (hidden information of the file) We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions. MIUI Smartphone models – from budget Redmi Note to flagship Xiaomi 14.
Importantly, not all methods work the same on all devices. For example, in the latest versions of MIUI 14/15, some functions are transferred to other menus, and some models (for example, POCO F5) may require additional software installation. We tested all methods on current firmware in 2026 and indicated restrictions where they are.
1. Built-in time-stamping feature in Xiaomi camera
The easiest way to do this is to use the built-in option in the standard Camera app, but it's not available on all devices and is often hidden in the back of the menu.
On most Xiaomi smartphones (except for some POCO models and older MIUI versions), the path looks like this:
- Open the Camera app.
- Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings (usually in the upper right corner).
- Scroll down to the Additional Settings or Advanced Features section.
- Find the time stamp (or watermark → date/time).
- Activate the switch and select the display format (e.g., GGG-MM-DD CH:MM).
Once activated, all new photos will display the date and time of the shooting in the lower right corner, and the color and font of the tags will depend on the version of MIUI — usually white text on a translucent background.
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If Time Mark is not in the settings, try updating the Camera app via Google Play or MIUI App Store. On some devices, the feature only appears after the update.
⚠️ Attention: On smartphones POCO X3, POCO F3 and some Redmi models with custom firmware, this option may be disabled by the manufacturer.
2. Alternative method: watermarks with date
If the built-in time stamp is not available, you can use the watermark feature, which is available in all versions of MIUI. It allows you to add not only time, but also other data (for example, phone model or coordinates).
Instructions:
- Open the Camera and go to Settings → Watermark.
- Enable the option to Add a watermark.
- In the Watermark Contents section, select Date and Time (you can combine with other elements).
- Set the position (the options are usually available: Top Left, Lower Right, etc.).
- Save the settings and take a test shot.
The advantage of this method is flexibility: you can choose the font, text size, and even add a Xiaomi logo or your own signature, but note that watermarks take up more space in the photo and can overlap important details of the frame.
| Method | Availability | Advantages | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in time stamp | Not all models. | Minimalist design, does not cover the frame | Limited format settings |
| Watermark with date | All devices Xiaomi | Flexible settings, you can add additional information | Takes up more space in the photo |
| Third-party annexes | All Android devices | Maximum customization, extended functions | Requires software installation, there may be privacy issues |
3. Third-party applications for time marking
If standard means MIUI You don't like it, you can look at specialized applications, and they offer more options: font choices, colors, tag positioning, even adding. GPS-Here's the top.-3 tested solutions:
- 📅 Timestamp Camera is a simple application with support for manual text entry, automatic date/time and geotags.
- 🎯 Photo Stamp Camera – allows you to customize multiple watermark templates, including date, time, location and custom text.
- 🔧 Open Camera is open source with advanced settings, including time stamps. EXIF-Data and manual tag adjustment.
Example of settings in Timestamp Camera:
- Install the app from Google Play.
- Open it and go to Settings → Label Format.
- Select Date + Time and set up the format (e.g. dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm).
- Specify the position of the tag on the screen (drop it to the right place).
- Take a photo – the tag will be added automatically.
⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Photo Stamp Camera) require permission to access geolocation to add coordinates. If you don't need to, disable geodata in the app settings to keep privacy.
How to remove the time stamp from the photo?
4. Adding time to EXIF-data (hidden label)
If you don’t need the date and time to be visible in the photo itself, but it’s important to keep this information for later use (for example, for sorting or authentication), you can add a label to the photo. EXIF-This is hidden information that is stored inside the file and is only visible when you view the properties of the image.
In Xiaomi smartphones EXIF-Data is added automatically when you shoot, but sometimes you need to adjust it (for example, if the time on the phone was set incorrectly:
- 📱 Through the standard gallery: Open the photo in the Gallery app. tap the icon ℹ️ Information (or Details) Check the section EXIF — There's got to be a date and time of shooting.
- 🖥️ Through PC: Connect your phone to your computer, copy the photo and open its properties (right click) → Properties → Detailed in Windows).