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Xiaomi: Turn On or Off Camera Grid Lines

If your photos keep coming out tilted or the horizon never lines up straight, you are probably shooting without any framing guide. Xiaomi's camera app can overlay a 3x3 grid that helps you keep verticals upright and place the horizon on a clean line. Without it, minor tilts are easy to miss on a small screen and only show up later when you check the shot on a bigger display.

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Turn Camera Grid Lines On or Off auf Xiaomi

A tilted horizon or an off-center subject usually comes down to shooting without a framing guide. Xiaomi's camera app includes a grid overlay that splits the viewfinder into nine equal boxes, based on the classic rule-of-thirds layout used in photography.

With the grid visible, you get fixed reference lines for the horizon and for vertical edges like doorframes or buildings. This makes it much easier to notice a slight tilt before you take the shot, instead of discovering it afterwards when cropping.

To turn it on or off:

Tap on CameraOpen the MenuEnable or disable Show gridlines

The setting applies system-wide across camera modes on your Xiaomi phone, so once enabled it shows up for photos and video recording alike. If you prefer a clean, distraction-free viewfinder, simply repeat the same steps and disable it again.

The grid is a framing aid only. It has no effect on image quality, resolution, or file size, and it never appears in the final saved photo or video.

Frequently asked questions

No. The grid is only a viewfinder aid while shooting and is not saved into the photo or video file.