How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + hidden MIUI features

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are not just about saving an image from the screen, but an arsenal of tools that many users do not even know about. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10, POCO X5 or older versions based on MIUI 12-14), there are up to 5 different ways to create screenshots - from classic buttons to gestures and voice commands. But there are nuances: for example, some devices have default gestures turned off, and in game mode, standard combinations may not work.

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1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

It is a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models, from the budget Redmi A1 to the flagship Redmi K60 Ultra.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (application, web page, settings).
2. At the same time, press the power button (on/lock) and the volume down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera and see the animation of the save.

Important: On some models (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro), the sensitivity of the buttons may require a sharper press. If the screenshot doesn't work the first time, try:

• 🔘 Press the buttons not at the same time, but with minimal delay (first power, then volume).
• 🔘 Use both hands for even pressing.
• 🔘 Check if the buttons are locked in the settings (Settings) → Special facilities → Power button locks the screen).

Where to look for a saved screenshot? By default, all screenshots go to the DCIM → Screenshots folder (or Pictures → Screenshots in new versions of MIUI). To quickly open it, tap the screenshot notification in the curtain.

2. Three-finger gesture - quick screenshot without buttons

A MIUI signature feature that saves time and eliminates button search, which works on all devices with MIUI 10 and later, but can be disabled by default to activate:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the screenshot switch with three fingers.
3. Select action: Swipe down (recommended) or Touch and Hold.

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Touch the screen with three fingers at the same time (usually index, middle and ring).
2. Swipe down the screen (if you have chosen a swipe) or hold for 1 second (if you have chosen a touch).

Secret Lifehack: If you swipe left or right right right right right after you take a screenshot, you open a quick edit menu (trimming, drawing, adding text) that only works when you have a gesture on!

Activate in gesture settings|Select the direction of the swipe|Check the sensitivity of the screen|Try on different screens (home, app, game)-->

3. Scrolling screenshot (long screenshot)

If you want to save an entire web page, a Telegram correspondence, or a list in Mi Fit, a standard screenshot will crop up some of the content. For such cases, MIUI has a scrolling screenshot feature (also known as a "long screenshot" or a "scroll screenshot").

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (it looks like two up and down arrows).
4. MIUI will automatically scroll down and “sew” multiple screenshots into one long one.
5. Press Ready to save the result.

Limitations of function:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some apps (e.g. TikTok, Instagram Stories).
• 🚫 Maximum length: 10 screens (depending on model).
• 🚫 In games and video scrolling is not available.

If the function is inactive, check:

• 🔧 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (in older versions, the scroll worked unstablely).
• 🔧 Turn off the energy saving mode (Settings) → Battery → Energy saving regime).

4.Voice command and Google Assistant

If you have your hands full or your buttons are not working, you can take a voice screenshot.

1. Activate Google Assistant (with a long press of the Home button or a voice command, OK, Google).
2. Say, Take a screenshot or a screenshot.
3. The assistant will confirm the execution of the command and save the picture in a standard folder.

Nuances:

• 🎤 It only works when you are connected to the Internet (the team is processed by Google cloud service).
• 🎤 On some Redmi models (for example, for the Chinese market), Google Assistant may be disabled – it will need to be pre-set in Settings. → Annexes → By default. → Assistant and voice input.
• 🎤 In games, voice commands may not work due to performance limitations.

The alternative is Xiaomi's branded XiaoAI, but its options are limited.

1. Open the XiaoAI app (if not, download it from the Mi App Store).
2. Activate voice control in the assistant settings.
3. Say: (for Chinese firmware) or XiaoAI, screenshot (for global).

5. Screenshot through the Quick Settings panel

A little-known way that works even if the buttons or the sensor don't work.

1. Open the notification curtain (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the Screenshot icon (it looks like a scissor or rectangle with a curved corner).

How to add an icon to the panel:

1. Slip the pencil icon (Edit) in the curtain.
2. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
3. Press Ready.

Now, if you click on this icon, you'll get a screenshot of the current screen, and the advantage is:

• ⚡ It works in all conditions (even with buttons off).
• ⚡ You can assign a long screenshot to the icon (hold it for 1 second).

Note: Some firmware (e.g. MIUI for Europe) may not have the screenshot icon on the list of available ones, in which case only manual activation via Settings → Notification Panel → Add tiles will help.

6. Screenshots in games and secure applications

Many Xiaomi Redmi users are faced with a problem: in games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) or banking applications (SberBank Online, Tinkoff), screenshots are not created. This is not a bug, but a MIUI security feature that blocks screen shooting for security purposes.

How to get around the restrictions:

Warning: Disabling security features may violate the security policies of some applications (e.g. banking). Xiaomi is not responsible for blocking accounts due to changes in system settings.

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If you want to take a screenshot in the game, but the standard methods don’t work, try recording the screen (Settings → Screen → Screen Recording), and then cutting the desired frame from the video.

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to change the format of the save

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi are saved in PNG format (without loss of quality) in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/


or




/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

If the screenshots are gone, check:

• 🔍 Download folder (sometimes there are pictures from the browser).
• 🔍 Google Photos (if Automatic Downloading is enabled).
• 🔍 Basket (Gallery) → Recycle bin – screenshots are stored there for 30 days before being deleted.

How to change the format to JPEG (to save space):

1. Install a file manager with batch support (e.g. Mi File Explorer).
2. Select the screenshots → More. → Convert to JPEG.
3. Or use the Screenshot Type Changer app from Google Play.

Note: when converting to JPEG Transparency is lost (if it is not available) PNG), It's better to keep the originals in the archives. PNG.

8. Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even on the new Xiaomi Redmi models, users are faced with screenshot bugs, and here are the most common ones and fixes:

If none of these methods helped, try resetting your gesture settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset gesture settings (does not affect personal data).
3. Reset the device.

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Before resetting your settings, back up your gestures and screenshots through Settings → Additional → Backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi