How to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi phone: all ways + secret chips

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones are not just about saving the screen, but about an arsenal of tools for work, learning and communication. Despite the apparent simplicity, many users miss half the opportunity, from taking long screenshots of scrolling pages to instantly editing images without third-party apps. In this article, we will examine not only the basic methods, but also the hidden features of MIUI, which even the official instructions are silent about.

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO have a lot of flexibility in taking screenshots with just one touch, gesture, or even a voice command, but not all are equally convenient. For example, owners of physical button models like the Redmi Note 10 Pro often don’t know that they can use alternative screenshot combinations in games or apps with lock buttons. And flagship users (like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra) miss the opportunity to create screenshots with stylus or gestures in the air.

We tested all the techniques on current versions of MIUI 14/15 and found nuances that are not covered in standard guides, like why sometimes screenshots are saved in.png and sometimes in.jpg, and how to fix it, or how to return the screenshot function if it disappeared after the update. Ready? Start with the simplest and move on to advanced techniques.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

This is a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models – from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Xiaomi 13T Pro.

1. Open the screen you want to save.
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 sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) Button sensitivity can lead to random screenshots. If this happens too often, check settings in Settings → Additionally. → Buttons and turn off the option Quick screenshots.

Where to look for the screenshot taken?

• 📁 Gallery: Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in English version) MIUI).
• 🔍 Through File Manager: The Internal Drive Path → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 📱 In notifications: immediately after creation, a preview will appear with the Share and Delete buttons.

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If the screenshot is not saved, check the permissions for the Gallery app in Settings → Apps → Permissions Management → Storage. Sometimes, after the MIUI update, they are reset.

2. Three-finger gesture: faster than buttons

Three-finger screenshot is one of the most convenient MIUI features, but it's disabled by default.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons → Screenshot with three fingers.
2. Turn on the switch and select the action: Take a screenshot or a long screenshot.
3. Test: swipe down the screen with three fingers (not necessarily simultaneously, the main thing is fast movement).

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Instant screenshot without button searching (comfortable in games or with one hand).
• 🎯 Accuracy: you can take a picture of a particular moment without waiting for the animation buttons.
• 🔄 The ability to adjust the direction of the gesture (up or down) in the same settings.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) The gesture may conflict with the Swipe function for return. If the screenshots don't work, turn off the swipe gestures in Settings → System system → Gestures.

Enable the function in settings | Check conflict with other gestures | Test on different screens | Set up the direction of the swipe-->

3. Long Screenshots: How to Capture the Whole Page

A standard screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save the entire chat in Telegram, a long web page or a list in the application? MIUI has a built-in Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) feature. Here's how to use it:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the preview appears at the bottom of the screen, click on the Scroll button (the icon with two arrows down).
3. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into a single file.
4. Press Ready to save the result.

Limitations and nuances:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some apps (like TikTok or Instagram due to restrictions). API).
• 📏 Maximum screenshot length: about 10 screens (depending on model).
• ⚙️ Xiaomi. 13/14 You can manually adjust the capture area after automatic scrolling.

💡 Secret Lifehack: If a long screenshot is cut down unsuccessfully, take it in Read Mode (turns on in the notification curtain). MIUI Defines the boundaries of content.

4 Voice Screenshots: For Those Who Like To Control Their Voice

If you have Xiaomi Voice Assistant (or Google Assistant) enabled, you can take screenshots without touching a single touch, which is especially useful when your hands are busy or the screen is dirty.

Instructions for Xiaomi Voice Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with the phrase “OK, Xiaomi,” or holding the button home.
2. Tell the command: Take a screenshot or a screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

For Google Assistant:

1. Call the assistant by holding the home button or by voice (OK, Google).
2. Say: Take a screenshot (in English: Take a screenshot).

⚠️ Attention: Voice screenshots may not work in restricted applications (e.g. Sberbank Online or VK Messenger in incognito mode.

5 Screenshots in games and secure applications

Many games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) and banking apps block standard screenshots.

• 🎮 Game panel MIUI: Swipe right in any app to call the screenshot button bar.Works even in Call of Duty Mobile.
• 📱 "No Limits" mode: In Settings → Special facilities → Without restrictions for screenshots, add the desired application to the exceptions.
• 🔄 Screen recording bypass: Turn on screen recording (Notification curtain) → Record the screen, then take a screenshot of the video.

⚠️ Note: In some games (such as Honor of Kings), screenshots can lead to a ban for using "foreign software.

💡 For owners. POCO F4/F5: These models have a hidden feature called Game Turbo Mode, which unlocks screenshots in games. → Battery and productivity → Game mode.

Power buttons + volume | Three finger gesture | Voice assistant | Game panel | Another way-->

6.Editing and managing screenshots

MIUI offers a built-in screenshot editor that appears immediately after the image is created.

• ✏️ Draw: Brushes, markers, eraser (colors and thickness can be adjusted).
• 📝 Add text: Choose font, color and size, then tap on the screen.
• 🔍 Cut: Hold the preview angle to change the capture area.
• 📤 Share: Send to messengers, cloud or print.

Where are the edited screenshots stored?

They are automatically saved to the same Screenshots folder, but marked edited in the file name. If you need to return the original, look for the file without this suffix.

🔧 Customization of the save format: By default, screenshots are saved to.png (without loss of quality), but you can change to.jpg (less weight) in Settings → Additionally. → Screenshots → File format.

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Screenshot editing in MIUI does not require third-party applications – all tools are built into the system and work offline.

7. Screenshot problems and their solutions

Sometimes screenshots stop working or behave strangely, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

🛠️ Extreme method: If screenshots stop working after the update MIUI, Reset the settings Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset application settings. This will bring all system functions back to factory settings without losing data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi