Xiaomi Theme Editor -
Note: Xiaomi occasionally removes the download links from global forums. As of 2025, here is the safe workflow.
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | Windows 7/8/10/11 (no native macOS/Linux; can run via Wine with limitations) | | Input Formats | PNG, JPG, XML, JSON, TTF, OTF, MP4 (for lock screen wallpapers) | | Output Format | .mtz (ZIP container with manifest + resources) | | Compatible OS | MIUI 10, 11, 12, 12.5, 13, 14; HyperOS 1.0+ (partial support for newer versions) | | File Structure | theme_description.xml , icons/ , lock_screen/ , notification_shade/ , systemui/ , fonts/ , preview/ | | Encoding | UTF-8 for XML; Base64 for embedded images in XML | xiaomi theme editor
The editor is still valuable for rapid prototyping of lock screens and icon packs, but you will need to manually test on device and tweak resources for newer MIUI/HyperOS builds. Note: Xiaomi occasionally removes the download links from
Themes with Dynamic Super Wallpapers and AOD (Always on Display) compatibility sell 5x more than simple icon packs. Themes with Dynamic Super Wallpapers and AOD (Always
Modify the status bar icons (battery, Wi-Fi, signal), notification panel backgrounds, and even the appearance of recent apps.