Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are equipped with powerful cameras that allow you to shoot content in high resolution, but often users face the unpleasant situation when the footage is turned upside down or turned 90 degrees. This can happen due to a gyroscope failure, accidental rotation of the device at the time of recording stops or the features of third-party applications. Fortunately, the operating system MIUI and HyperOS provide built-in tools to quickly correct such errors without the need to install additional software.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can change the orientation of a video, from the standard gallery editor to advanced computer-based editing. System-level editing takes only a few seconds and requires no special editing skills. You will learn not only to turn the image, but also to keep the result in high quality, avoiding loss of detail when recompressed.
If you find your video upside down or lying on its side, don't rush to delete the file. There are efficient processing algorithms that allow you to fix the geometry of the frame instantly. We'll look at the nuances of working with different file formats and explain why sometimes standard methods may not work, requiring alternative solutions.
Use of the built-in editor in the MIUI Gallery
The fastest and most affordable way to fix the orientation is to use the functionality of the standard Gallery application, which is preinstalled on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones. The developers of the shell have built a powerful enough video editor that allows you to perform basic manipulations with media files, including rotating, trimming and overlaying filters. To start working, you need to open the application and find the desired video in the tape or folder.
When you open the file, look at the bottom control panel or the top menu, where edit buttons are usually located. You need to find an icon that looks like a pencil or slider that opens the editing mode. In the menu that opens, you should select the "Track" tab or a special tool with a rotating square image. By clicking on it, you can rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise until it gets in the correct position.
⚠️ Note: If you save changes to the built-in editor, the original file can be overwritten. If the source is important, make a copy of it before editing, or use the Save as a Copy function if it is available in your firmware version.
When you have finished setting the angle of inclination, press the save button, the system will process the video and replace the old version or create a new one, depending on your actions. This method is ideal for quickly editing short videos shot on the main camera of the smartphone, as it guarantees maximum format compatibility and no compression artifacts.
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Use the Copy function in the file menu before editing to keep the source unchanged in case of rotating errors.
Turn the video through the Google Photo app
For users who prefer the Google ecosystem or don’t find the right features in the standard MIUI gallery, Google Photos is a great solution. It is often pre-installed on GMS-certified devices or can be downloaded from the Play Market Store. This tool has an intuitive interface and powerful processing algorithms that allow you to adjust orientation with high accuracy.
To flip a video, open the Google Photos app and select the file you want. At the bottom of the screen, click on the Change button (the slider icon). In the menu that opens, find the Trip and Turn tool, which is usually the first one on the list. Here you will see the grid and spin buttons; click on the turn button until the video takes the vertical or horizontal orientation necessary to view.
- 🔄 Click on the spin icon to turn the frame 90 degrees to the right.
- 💾 Use the "Save as a Copy" button to avoid losing the original.
- 🎞️ Check the result in preview before final saving.
Google Photos features the ability to cloud-storage and sync editing settings. If you edit a video on your smartphone, changes can be displayed on other devices where you are logged in under the same account, making the process of working with the library more flexible and convenient for those who use multiple gadgets at the same time.
Third-party applications for installation on Android
If built-in tools are not enough or more complex processing is required, such as turning only a part of the frame or adding a background, it is worth turning to specialized applications from Google Play. There are many video editors on the platform, such as CapCut, InShot or VN Video Editor, which provide advanced capabilities for working with orientation and framing.
Unlike system utilities, third-party software allows you to work with multi-layered projects. You can upload inverted videos to a timeline, apply the rotation effect, and even add a frame or blurred background if the proportions of the frame change. This is especially true for creating content for social networks, where the format requirements (9:16 for Stories or 1:1 for tape) are strictly regulated.
| Annex | Free features | Watermarking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CapCut | Turn, prune, filters. | End-removable | Low. |
| InShot | Basic editing | Eat (can be removed by advertising) | Low. |
| VN Video Editor | Professional installation | No. | Medium |
| KineMaster | Multilayeredness | There is. | Tall. |
When using third-party software, it is important to pay attention to export settings. Some applications may default to lower bitrate or resolution when saving, so in the output settings (Export Settings) it is recommended to manually set the maximum quality available for your smartphone model.
Online Services for Orientation Correction
In situations where you don't want to install additional apps or fill up your smartphone's memory, you can use online video processing services, which run directly in the browser (Chrome, Yandex Browser) and do not require software installation, and are ideal for single processing of small files.
The way these services work is simple: you upload a file to a server, choose a turn direction, and download the finished result. Popular platforms are 123apps, Clideo or Online-Convert. They support most common formats, including MP4, AVI and MOV, making them a universal solution for Xiaomi users.
⚠️ Note: When you upload videos to online services, you are transferring data to third parties.
The main limitation of the online method is the dependence on Internet connection speed and limits on file size. If your video weighs more than 500 MB or is shot in 4K, the download and processing process can take a considerable time, and in some cases the service will offer to pay a tariff for working with heavy files.
Why are online services compressing videos?
Video processing on a computer via VLC and other programs
To process heavy files or batch-wise change the orientation of many videos, the most convenient way to use a personal computer. USB-cable (MTP) allows you to quickly copy media files to your hard disk for further work.
One of the most popular tools is the VLC Media Player, which has a built-in rotating feature for video. Although it is more commonly used for viewing, it allows you to save changes. Open the video, go to the Tools menu → Effects and filters → Video effects → Geometry, activate the “Transform” tick and select the desired angle of rotation. However, to permanently save changes in the VLC, you will need to use the conversion function.
For more advanced users familiar with the command line, FFmpeg is a powerful tool that allows you to flip video without losing quality and recoding (if metadata allows), or with minimal losses.
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -metadata displayrotation=90 -c copy output.mp4This approach ensures that the image quality remains identical to the original, as the data stream is not clamped down, but only metadata changes or rapid transformation is performed, which is the best way to handle archives professionally.
☑️ Preparation for processing on PC
Why Videos Are Shot Inverted: Reasons and Solutions
Understanding the cause of the problem helps prevent it from happening in the future. Most often, misdirection of video on Xiaomi smartphones is related to the operation of position sensors in space. The accelerometer and gyroscope determine how you hold the device, and label the video file accordingly.
If these sensors are not working correctly or with a delay, the video may be recorded with the wrong orientation, and the problem may lie in third-party camera applications that ignore the system orientation settings. MIUI.
- 📱 Check if the orientation of the screen is blocked in the notification curtain.
- 🔄 Calibrate sensors through an engineering menu or special applications.
- 📷 Try using the standard Camera app instead of third-party counterparts.
If the problem is systemic and persistent, you may need to reset or upgrade to the current version. In some cases, cleaning the camera app cache through the Settings menu → Apps → All Apps → Camera → Clean helps.
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Regular calibration of sensors and the use of standard software minimize the risk of inverted videos in the future.