How to Build Your Own Xiaomi Preset Pack from Scratch

Buying presets is easy; building your own means every slider reflects your taste. Here’s how to craft a Xiaomi pack that feels tailor-made.

Start with a hero edit

Pick a photo that represents your ideal lighting condition. Edit it manually—exposure, color mix, curves, grain—until it screams “you.” Save it as a preset named Base-001.

Spin off variations

Duplicate the base edit and tweak for other scenarios: cloudy, tungsten, night.
Limit yourself to three major changes per variant (e.g., cooler temperature, softer highlights, stronger contrast).
Test each version on at least five photos before saving it.

Organize and back up

Rename presets clearly (san-Day, san-Rain, san-Night).
Export the preset folder from MIUI/Gallery/cloud/.presets to cloud storage monthly.
Keep a change log so you know what to revert if a tweak goes sideways.

Bonus: shareable packs

Zip the preset folder, write mini usage notes, and you’ve got a pack you can gift or sell. Your custom toolkit becomes an asset, not just a one-off edit.

Keyword-Driven Internal Links

Beginner preset workflow – Beginners Guide to Using Preset Packs on Your Xiaomi Phone reframes the core steps before you start designing.
Fine-tuning blueprint – How to Fine Tune Xiaomi Presets for Your Own Style covers micro adjustments you’ll bake into the pack.
Preset pack positioning – What Are Xiaomi Camera Preset Packs and Why You Need Them helps define the use cases your pack must cover.
Workflow automation goals – Using Xiaomi Presets to Save Time in Your Content Workflow shows how to ship packs that save editing hours.
Mistake prevention checklist – Common Mistakes When Using Presets on Xiaomi Phones points out pitfalls to test for before exporting.