How to edit videos on Xiaomi phone: the complete guide

Xiaomi smartphones today are equipped with powerful processors and high-quality camera arrays, which turns them into full-fledged pocket video studios. Users no longer need to have a laptop with professional software on hand to create a quality video for social networks or a family archive. The built-in capabilities of the MIUI and HyperOS system allow you to perform most basic and even advanced operations directly from the standard gallery.

Many device owners do not even realize that the standard Gallery app hides a powerful video editor that is not inferior in functionality to many paid counterparts from the app store. You can crop extra frames, superimpose music, add text and apply color filters in seconds. This saves time and does not require the installation of “heavy” programs that often overload RAM.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the entire process of creating video content on Redmi and Poco devices, going from the initial processing of the footage to the final export of the finished file in high resolution, paying attention to hidden features that are not known to all users.

Access to the built-in video editor

To get started with video, you don't have to search for a separate icon on your desktop. All the functionality is integrated directly into the system app for viewing media. Open the Gallery app and go to the Video tab or find the desired video in the shared feed. After opening the file, look at the bottom toolbar.

So here's a Change button or a slider icon that activates editing mode. Pressing that button will open a timeline where your video track is displayed. It's designed in a minimalist style to keep the creative process from being distracted and make the most of the screen space.

It’s worth noting that the toolkit available may vary slightly depending on the version of the MIUI shell or HyperOS, as well as the specific smartphone model. However, the basic functionality remains the same across the brand ecosystem. If you don’t see any options, check for updates to system components in the settings.

• 📱 Open the Gallery app and select the desired video file.
• ✂️ Click the "Change" button at the bottom of the screen to enter mounting mode.
• ⚙️ Use the settings menu to select resolution and frame rate before starting work.
• 💾 Keep a copy of the original so you don’t lose the original material during experiments.

⚠️ Note: When editing high-resolution video (4K) The processor of the smartphone can heat up very much. It is recommended to remove the protective case for better heat sink if you plan to work long hours.

The first step in any editing is to remove the extra snippets. In the Xiaomi editor, this is made intuitively by using sliders on the timeline. You can move the beginning and end of the video, selecting only the most interesting moments. The accuracy of the clipping allows you to cut the excess with precision to the frame, which is critical for creating dynamic videos. The framing function (Crop) allows you to change the proportions of the video or remove unnecessary objects along the edges of the frame. This is especially true if you shot in horizontal mode, and you need to upload the video to vertical format in the image, Rek1, which is important for the main image: the image in the frame: 91 image, the main image is ready for the image: Do not bring the image much closer if the camera was not shooting in high resolution, as this will lead to loss of detail and the appearance of a “digital porridge». 🎞️ Move the sliders on the timeline for precise trimming of the beginning and end. 📐 Choose ready-made presets aspect ratios for different social networks. 🔍 Use the zoom function inside the framing frame to center the object. 🔄 Save the project as a copy so that the original remains unchanged. ☑️ Checklist before cropping Video View all footage Determine key points Select target platform (horizontal/vertical) Make sure there is free memory Completed: 0 / 4

Application of filters and color correction

The visuals are often more important than the plot, and the embedded editor offers a wide range of filters that can dramatically change the mood of the video, and there are both classic black and white tones and bright, rich colors for.travel blogs. It takes one second to apply the filter, but the result can be amazing.

For those who like full control of the image, manual adjustment is available, you can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, color temperature and even sharpness, these tools allow you to correct exposure errors made during the shooting, or simply make the picture more “cinematic”.

Color correction is a powerful tool, but it requires a sense of proportion. Avoid oversaturated colors that look unnatural. It's better to slightly increase the contrast and add a little warmth than completely change the color profile of the image. Experiment with settings by comparing the result to the original.

• 🎨 Use ready-made filters to quickly style videos for a certain atmosphere.
• 🌡️ Adjust the temperature to make the frame warmer or colder.
• 💡 Customize exposure and shadows to pull details out of dark areas.
• 📉 Watch your histogram (if available) to avoid knocking out light or shadow.

⚠️ Attention: Heavy filters and effects can increase the rendering time of the final video by several times.

Adding text, stickers and music

Videos without sound or explanation often lose their value. The editor allows you to add text plaques over the video sequence. You can choose font, color, size, even animation of the appearance of text, which is ideal for creating subtitles, headlines or just specifying the location and date of the shooting.

The music is also flexible, so you can choose a track from the built-in library, add a file from your phone's memory, or extract an audio track from another video. An important feature is volume control, which allows you to completely silence the original sound, or, conversely, make the background music quieter so that you can hear speech.

Stickers and emojis add a lively and emotional to the video, and you can place them anywhere in the frame and set the duration of the display, and it's a great way to respond to what's happening in the frame or to draw the viewer's attention to detail, and you can move all the elements along the timeline, synchronizing their appearance with the actions in the video.

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To read the text on any background, use the function "Shadow" or "Contour" for the letters, or put a translucent plaque under the text block.

Comparison of Opportunities: Standard vs. Applications

Should you install third-party software if you have a regular tool? The answer depends on your tasks. Xiaomi is more than enough for fast on-the-go processing, but for complex multilayer editing, professionals will still prefer specialized software.

As you can see from the table, standard tools win in speed and simplicity, but lose in depth of customization. If you just need to glue a couple of videos and overlay music, the built-in Xiaomi editor will do this faster and without watermarks. For complex graphics and effects, you better turn to third-party solutions.

Export of finished video and quality settings

The final step is saving the result. Before exporting, the editor will suggest selecting quality parameters. You can leave the original resolution or change it. You can also adjust the frame rate: if you shot at 60 fps, it makes sense to save this parameter for smoothness, but the file will weigh more.

The save process (rendering) is displayed as a progress bar, at which time it is not recommended to switch to other heavy apps or play games, so as not to interrupt the process and cause a failure. Once completed, the video is automatically saved in the gallery, and you can immediately share it through instant messengers or social networks.

Pay attention to the size of the final file. To download to messengers like Telegram or WhatsApp, compression is often required. The built-in editor allows you to choose a balance between quality and size, which is very convenient for quickly sending videos to friends without losing readability of the picture.

• 📤 Select the export permit (1080p, 4K) depending on the purpose of use.
• 🎞️ Set a frame rate (30 or 60 fps) to balance the smoothness and weight of the file.
• 💾 Wait for the rendering process to end before switching to other tasks.
• 📲 Use the Share feature to instantly upload to the cloud or social media.

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The optimal choice for social media is 1080p resolution at 30 or 60 frames per second – this ensures high quality with a reasonable file size.