How to take a photo from a video on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all working ways

You shot a great video on your Xiaomi Redmi, but you want to save a separate shot as a photo? Maybe it's a good moment to capture in high resolution, or you need to take a screenshot from the video to post on social networks. Unfortunately, not everyone knows that Redmi smartphones (unlike the flagship Xiaomi) 13/14) They don't have a built-in "Save frame" function right in the gallery. 5 Proven ways to extract photos from videos, and we will analyze each in detail.

In this article you will find:

• 📱 Standard instruments MIUI — How to do without third-party applications.
• 🎬 Secret Gallery Functions Not Included In Official Instructions.
• ⚡ Quick ways for emergency cases (for example, when you need to urgently send a frame to the messenger).
• 🔍 Comparison of quality between different methods – which gives less loss.

All instructions are relevant to Redmi Note models 12/11/10 Pro, Redmi 10C/9A/9C, POCO X5 and other devices on MIUI 13/14 (If your model is older (e.g. Redmi) 8 note 7), Some items may be different – we will note these cases separately.

1. Method: Built-in video editor in Gallery MIUI

The easiest method is to use the hidden video editing feature that is in the standard Xiaomi Gallery, which many users don't notice because the interface is so powerful. MIUI It's not always intuitive. Here's how it works:

1. Open the Gallery app (flower icon).
2. Find the right video and tap it to play.
3. In the lower menu, click on the icon. ✏️ "Edit" (on some models it is hidden under the button More → Edit).
4. In the editor that opens, rewind the video to the desired frame.
5. Click on the icon. 📸 "Save frame" (usually in upper right corner).
6. Choose permission (if available) and confirm retention.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially Chinese) may not have a "Save frame" button, in which case use an alternative path:

⚠️ Note: If the editor does not have a save button, try clicking on More → Export of frames or Create GIF (even if you don't need GIF, The system sometimes offers to save a separate frame in the process).

The quality of the saved photo will depend on the resolution of the original video:

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If the video is taken at 60 FPS, Try saving your frame in the CapCut editor (a free app from Xiaomi) – it handles high frame rates better.

2. Method: Screenshot during video playback

If you need to get a quick shot from a video (for example, to send to WhatsApp or Telegram), you can take a regular screenshot. This method is suitable for all Redmi models, but has limitations:

• 📏 The resolution of the photo will be equal to the resolution of the screen of your phone (for example, the resolution of the photo, 2400×1080 For the Redmi Note 12 Pro+).
• 🎭 Interface elements (notification panels, playback buttons) can get into the frame.
• ⚡ Speed – suitable for emergencies when there is no time to edit.

How to take a screenshot correctly:

1. Open the video in any player (Gallery, MX Player, VLC).
2. Put it on hold at the right time.
3. Take a screenshot: 🔘 On most Redmi: simultaneously press the power button + Turning down the volume. 👆 In the models with MIUI 14: swipe three fingers down the screen (if gesture navigation is enabled).

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Important: If the video is played in full screen with black bars (for example, vertical video on a horizontal screen), the screenshot will save these bars. To remove them, use cropping or rotation in the editor.

3. Method: Google Photos app (without loss of quality)

Google Photos is one of the best media applications, and it can extract footage from videos with minimal loss.

• 🔍 It retains the original resolution of the video (if it does not exceed 16 MP).
• 📁 Automatic sorting – frames are saved in a separate folder.
• 🌐 It works offline (does not require internet).

Instructions:

1. Install Google Photos (if not already installed).
2. Open the app and find the right video.
3. Slip the video, then click on the icon. ✏️ "Edit” (bottom of the screen).
4. Rewind the video to the desired frame and click "Save frame" (camera icon).
5. Select a folder to save (for example, “Screenshots” or “Downloads”).

⚠️ Note: If the video is taken in 4K, Google Photos can reduce the resolution of the frame to 1920×1080 To avoid this, before saving space:

⚠️ Attention: Go to the Google Photo settings (profile) → Settings → Backup and sync) and select "Original Quality" (not "High Quality"). This ensures that you maintain maximum resolution.

Check the resolution of the video in the file properties|Turn off "Storage Optimization" in the settings|Select "Original Quality" to save|Cut the frame after saving (if necessary)-->

Method 4: Third-Party Applications (CapCut, VLC, InShot)

If standard methods don't work (e.g., save a series of frames or edit a video before extraction), use specialized applications. We tested the 3 most reliable ones:

Let’s take a look at the CapCut process (recommended for Redmi, as the application is optimized for Snapdragon processors):

1. Open CapCut and click on "New Project".
2. Select the desired video and tap "Add".
3. Rewind the video to the desired frame and click on the icon 📸 "Export of frames” (lower right corner).
4. Select permission (original or full) HD) format (JPG or PNG).
5. Save the file to the gallery.

💡 Council: B VLC You can take a few shots at once:

• Open the video in VLC.
• Go to the Tools. → Effects and filters → Video effects → Visualization.
• Select "Screenshot" and specify the folder to save.
• During playback, press the "Snapshot" button (or use hotkeys).

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For the video in HDR10+ (For example, shot on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+) Use CapCut – it retains extended dynamic range better than others.

5. Method: Online Services (for PC or phone)

If you don't want to install additional apps, you can use online tools, which is suitable if:

• 💻 You have access to a computer.
• 📤 Video is small (up to 500 MB – limit of most services).
• 🔒 You don’t work with sensitive content (uploading videos to third-party sites isn’t always secure).

Top.-3 service-tested:

1. EZGIF — supportive 4K, You can choose the frame rate.
2. Online Video Cutter is a simple interface, saves EXIF-data.
3. Clipchamp is a built-in editing tool.

Instructions for EZGIF:

1. Open the staffing extraction page.
2. Download the video from your phone (click "Choose File").
3. Select the format of the output file (JPG or PNG).
4. Specify a time interval (for example, 1 frame per second or a specific second mark).
5. Click Extract frames! and download the archive.

⚠️ Attention: Online services may compress video before processing, EZGIF Automatically reduces the resolution to 1920×1080, if the original video is larger 2K. To avoid losses, use desktop programs (Shotcut, HandBrake) or mobile applications from the previous section.

6. Method: ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If you like to “dig” in the settings of the phone, you can extract a frame from the video using the help of ADB-This method is suitable for teams:

• 🛠️ Advanced users who can work with ADB.
• 📱 Redmi Owners with Unblocked bootloader or Root Rights.
• 🔧 Situations where the video is damaged and not opened in standard ways.

This will require:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Commands for retrieval of the frame:

adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/Camera/your video.mp4 # Copy video on PC


ffmpeg -i your video.mp4 -ss 00:00:10 -frames:v 1 -q:v 2 output.jpg # Remove frame in 10th second

Explanation to the team:

• -ss 00:00:10 — frame-time (10 second-on).
• -frames:v 1 — number of personnel (1 piece).
• -q:v 2 — quality (2 — high-end, 1 — maximum).

⚠️ Note: If the video is protected DRM (For example, downloaded from Netflix or Disney+), ffmpeg will not be able to process it. In this case, use screen recording (record the video from the screen, then extract the frame).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have compiled a table with the pros and cons of each method:

💡 Recommendation:

• For quick results → Screenshot or Google Photo.
• For maximum quality → capCut or ADB.
• For the series → VLC or online.

FAQ: Frequent questions