How to make a GIF from a video on a Xiaomi Redmi phone: a detailed guide with pictures and videos

Have you made a funny video on your Xiaomi Redmi, but want to share it on messenger or social networks in animated image format? Converting video to GIF is a great solution to save traffic and add humor to correspondence. Fortunately, owners of smartphones Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 or flagship POCO F4/X5 do not need to transfer files to your computer: everything can be done directly on your phone in 2-3 minutes.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to create GIFs from video on Xiaomi, from standard MIUI tools to specialized applications with advanced settings. You will learn how to cut unnecessary snippets, change the playback speed, add text or stickers, and how to circumvent the limit on the length of the GIF of 5 seconds that is in some versions of MIUI. Plus, a table comparing methods for quality and simplicity to choose the best option for your tasks.

1. Standard MIUI Editor: A Fast Way Without Installing Applications

If your Xiaomi Redmi has MIUI 12/13/14 firmware installed, then the gallery already has a built-in tool for creating GIFs. This method is suitable for basic tasks: clipping videos up to 5-10 seconds and converting them to animation without additional effects.

To take advantage of the function:

1. Open the Gallery app and select the desired video.
2. Slip the Edit button (pencil icon in the bottom menu).
3. Go to the More (three dots) tab → Create a GIF.
4. Move the sliders to crop the beginning and end of the fragment (maximum 5 seconds in MIUI 12, up to 10 seconds in MIUI 14).
5. Click Save - the GIF will appear in the Animation folder.

⚠️ Note: In some regional versions MIUI point Create GIF In this case, update the Gallery app via Google Play or use alternative methods from this article.

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If the built-in editor doesn’t save the GIF, check the permissions for the Gallery app in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Storage. Often the problem is solved by enabling file access.

2. app "GIF Maker" from Xiaomi: advanced settings

Xiaomi has released the official GIF Maker app, which offers more features than the standard editor, and is pre-installed on some models (such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+), but can be downloaded from Google Play if necessary.

Advantages of the annex:

• 🎬 The ability to select video fragments up to 15 seconds (versus 5 seconds in the gallery).
• 🎨 Editing the reproduction speed (from 0.5)× 2×).
• 📐 Change in the resolution of the gif (optimization for social networks or messengers).
• 🖌️ Adding text, stickers and filters.

Instructions for use:

1. Open GIF Maker and select Video in GIF.
2. Download the video from the gallery or captured on camera.
3. Cut the fragment by moving the sliders on the timeline.
4. Set up the parameters: 🔄 Speed: Slow down or speed up animation. 📏 Size: Choose a Small (for VC)/Telegram) Or Big (for Instagram). 🎨 Filters: Add sepia effect, ch/b or brightness.

Create a GIF

Third-party applications: TOP-3 for professional gifs

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit you, consider specialized applications. We tested dozens of options and selected the 3 best in terms of functionality and convenience:

Recommendation: For most tasks, ImgPlay is enough – it is free (with reklama), supports Russian and allows you to create gifs up to 50 seconds long with minimal loss of quality. If you want maximum control over each frame, try Ezgif, but be ready for manual settings.

4. Online services: when you do not want to install programs

If your Redmi has little space or you prefer not to download additional apps, use online converters. They work directly in the Chrome or Mi Browser browser, but require stable Internet.

Best services:

• 🌐 EZGIF.com – supports files up to 100 MB, there are trimming and optimization tools.
• 🌐 GIPHY GIF Maker – integration with the GIF database, adding stickers.
• 🌐 Imgflip is a simple interface, but a 15-second limit.

⚠️ Note: When you upload a video to an online service, your data is transferred to third-party servers. Do not use this method for sensitive videos (for example, with bank cards or documents on the screen).

How to create GIFs through EZGIF:

1. Open ezgif.com/video-to-gif in your browser.
2. Click Choose File and upload the video from your phone.
3. Cut the snippet by selecting Start Time and Duration.
4. In the Options section, set up: 📏 Resize: Reduce the size if the gif is too heavy. 🎨 Effects: Add sepia or color inversion. 🔄 Speed: Speed up or slow down animation.

Convert to GIF!

📌 Check the length of the video (optimally up to 30 seconds)

📌 Reduce the permit to 720p, if >50MB

📌 Remove unnecessary frames in the standard editor MIUI

📌 Connect to Wi-Fi for quick download-->

5. Secret Chips: How to Improve GIF Quality on Xiaomi

Even if you create a gif, it can be "twitched" or with poor resolution. Here are 4 professional tips to fix this:

1. Reduce FPS: The standard 30 frames/sec for a gif is redundant. In applications like ImgPlay, install 15 FPS, the animations will be smoother and the file size smaller.
2. Use a palette of 256 colors: In Ezgif, select the option 256 colors (GIF) instead of Full colors. This will reduce the weight of the gif by 2-3 times without a strong loss of quality.
3. Cut the video to motion: A static GIF (like a wall behind a person) takes up less space. In the editor, delete the footage where nothing happens.
4. Convert to WebP: The.webp format supports animation and weighs 30% less than GIF. In Ezgif, choose Convert to WebP over GIF.

⚠️ Note: If you're creating a gif for Instagram Stories or TikTok, note that these platforms compress animations when you download. To avoid artifacts, initially reduce the resolution to 720×720 and set the bitrate no higher. 5 Mbit/s.

- Length: 3-5 seconds

- Resolution: 480-720p

- FPS: 15-20 frames/sec

- Palette: 256 colors-->

6.How to share a GIF: Save and send without loss

It's half the battle to make a GIF, and now you have to save it properly and send it to the recipient so that the animation is in good quality.

Saving to the phone:

• 📁 By default, the GIFs are saved to the folder Pictures/GIF or DCIM/Animation.
• 🔍 To find a file, open Explorer (Files) and search for.gif.
• 📎 For convenience, rename the file (for example, kotik_spit.gif), So it's easy to find him later.

Send to messengers:

• 📱 Telegram: Download as a File, not as a Photo to avoid compression.
• 💬 WhatsApp: Send as a Document (clip button) → File).
• 📘 VK/Instagram: upload via the web version of the site (in the mobile application, gifs are often converted into video).

⚠️ Note: In Viber and Facebook Messenger, GIFs are automatically converted to video format MP4 When you send it, to avoid this, archive the file in ZIP before shipment.

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If the GIF is not played by the recipient, check the format. Some messengers (such as older versions of WeChat) do not support animation to.webp. In this case, convert the file back to.gif via Ezgif.

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