Beginners Guide to Using Preset Packs on Your Xiaomi Phone

If you just downloaded a preset pack from Telegram or the Xiaomi community forum, here’s the zero-drama way to get it running.

1. Install the pack

1. Save the DNG or LUT bundle to MIUI/Gallery/cloud/.presets or, if it’s a .zip, unzip it inside Files and copy the folder there.
2. Open Xiaomi Gallery > Edit > Presets, tap the plus icon, and choose Import from files.
3. Select the preset pack you just stored. Mi Gallery drops it into your library instantly.

2. Apply your first preset

• Pick a fresh photo, preferably something with clean light so you can notice the changes.
• Tap Edit → Presets and scroll to the new pack. Xiaomi shows a live preview as you slide.
• Hit the shutter icon to save, then export straight from Gallery or send to Snapseed for extra tweaks.

3. Keep the look natural

• Dial back the built-in Intensity slider if skin starts to glow neon.
• Toggle the Light panel and back the highlights down a touch.
• Rebalance temperature manually; presets can’t guess if you shot under tungsten bulbs.

The whole process takes five minutes, tops, and you’ll know exactly what each preset is doing rather than praying auto-edit behaves.

Keyword-Driven Internal Links

• Preset pack basics – What Are Xiaomi Camera Preset Packs and Why You Need Them clarifies bundle types and when to deploy them.
• Xiaomi preset installation – How to Install Third Party Presets on Your Xiaomi Phone lays out the MIUI import steps and file locations.
• Custom DNG pack build – How to Build Your Own Xiaomi Preset Pack from Scratch walks through crafting a look from zero.
• Preset workflow automation – Using Xiaomi Presets to Save Time in Your Content Workflow shows how to batch edits once your packs are loaded.
• Preset mistakes checklist – Common Mistakes When Using Presets on Xiaomi Phones helps you avoid the classic rookie errors.