Video Editing on Xiaomi: From Cutting to Special Effects

Xiaomi smartphones have long ceased to be just “callers” — they have become full-fledged tools for shooting and editing videos. POCO They have built-in editors that allow you to crop videos, add music, apply filters and create professional clips without a computer, but how do you figure out all these features if you've never edited video before?

In this article, we will discuss in detail all the ways to edit video on Xiaomi – from the standard Gallery app to third-party programs like CapCut or KineMaster. You will learn how to work with a timeline editor, overlay text, speed up or slow down video, as well as what hidden features are available only on the Internet. MIUI 14 and newer. And don't worry, even if you held the camera for the first time yesterday, our instructions will help you create a video that you're not ashamed to share on social networks.

Standard editor in the Gallery app: opportunities and limitations

The easiest way to edit a video on Xiaomi is to use the built-in tool in the Gallery app. It is available on all shell devices. MIUI (It's from version 10 and above, and it doesn't require any additional software. It's basic, but it's enough to cut it down quickly, add music, or create collages.

To begin editing:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the video you need.
2. Slip on it, then click the Edit button (the scissors or pencil icon in the bottom menu).
3. Select the tool: Cut, Filters, Music or Collage.

The standard editor supports:

• 🎬 Cutting down video (removing unnecessary fragments from the beginning/end or from the middle).
• 🎵 Add music from the standard library MIUI or own files.
• 📸 Overlay of filters (about 20 preset styles, from "Vita" to "Ch / B»).
• ✂️ Creating collages from several videos or photos.

However, this editor has disadvantages:

• 🚫 There is no way to divide the video into parts (you can only cut the edges).
• 🚫 No volume control of individual audio tracks.
• 🚫 No advanced transitions between clips.

Advanced editing in CapCut: instructions for Xiaomi

If the built-in tools MIUI You don't have enough, you can install CapCut, a free, smartphone-optimized TikTok editor, that supports multitrack editing, keyframes, chromacies, and even a neural network to automatically create subtitles, and it weighs just a few pounds. ~100MB and runs smoothly even on the Redmi Note 8.

To get started on CapCut:

1. Download the app from Google Play or AppGallery (for models without Google services).
2. Click New Project and select a video from the gallery.
3. Wait for imports (on weak devices it can take up to 1 minute).

The main features of CapCut for Xiaomi:

Please note: on devices with MIUI 13 and below CapCut can slow down when rendering video in resolution above 1080p. To avoid lag, export the project to 720p or use Proxy modes (in the editor settings).

How to Cut Videos on Xiaomi Without Losing Quality

Video clipping is the most popular feature, and in MIUI But many users have a problem: once they save, the clip is lost or artifacts are created, and this is due to the wrong export settings:

Method 1: Through the Standard Gallery

1. Open the video in the Gallery and click Edit → Cut off.
2. Move the sliders on the timeline to highlight the desired fragment.
3. Click Save as a new file (do not replace the original!).

Method 2: Google Photos (if installed)

• 📱 Open the video in Google Photos.
• 🎞️ Press Edit. → Cut off.
• ✂️ Select the fragment and save it in the original resolution (High quality option).

Appropriate permission (not selected) 480p)

The option “Compression while saving” is disabled

The original file is not replaced (save as a copy)

Duration checked (no more than 10 minutes for the Gallery)-->

Important: if the video was filmed in 4K 60 FPS, The standard Gallery can automatically lower the quality when saving. To avoid this, use CapCut or KineMaster with manual export settings.

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If the video is “trembling” or slowing down after clipping, try converting it to MP4 15 Mbps bitrate via Video Converter (available in Play Market).

Adding music and sound effects

Music can transform even the simplest video, and Xiaomi can add audio in three ways: through a standard Gallery, CapCut, or specialized applications like InShot.

Method 1: Standard Gallery

Built-in editor allows you to overlay music from the library MIUI Or upload your own track, but there are limitations:

• 🎶 Maximum duration of the track – 5 minutes.
• 🔊 No volume control for the original sound from the video.
• 📵 Music is superimposed only on the entire video (you can not add different tracks for different fragments).

Method 2: CapCut (recommended)

CapCut can:

• 🎧 Add several audio tracks (for example, voiceover) + background).
• 📉 Adjust the volume of each track separately.
• ⏱️ Cut music for the duration of the video (tool fit under the clip).
• 🎛️ Apply effects (echo, reverb, change of tone).

To add music to CapCut:

1. Import the video to the project.
2. Press audio. → Music and select a track from the library or download your own.
3. Drag the audio track to a timeline under the video.
4. Adjust the volume and synchronization with sliders.

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Use the format. MP3 or WAV Music – They provide better sound quality than AAC or OGG.

Where to get music without copyright for video?

• 🎵 YouTube Audio Library (free tracks for editing).
• 🎧 Epidemic Sound (paid subscription, but there is a trial period).
• 📀 Free Music Archive (Creative Commons License).

Effects and filters: how to make a video professional

Filters and effects help hide the shortcomings of shooting (for example, poor lighting) or add a unique style to the video, on Xiaomi they can be used in both the standard Gallery and third-party editors, and see which tools give the best result.

Standard filters in the Gallery

The Gallery is available in the appendix ~20 pre-installed filters divided into categories:

• 🌞 Bright (increase saturation and contrast).
• 🌑 Dark (to create a "cinematic" style).
• 🖼️ Vintage (sepia, retro effects).
• ⚪ C/B (classic black and white filter).

To apply the filter:

1. Open the video in the Gallery and click Edit → Filters.
2. Scroll through the list and choose your favorite style.
3. Adjust the intensity with a slider (not all filters support this).

Advanced effects in CapCut

If standard filters are few, CapCut is available:

• 🎭 Transition effects (smooth dimming, shifting, blurring between clips).
• 🔥 Imposition of fire, rain, snow (in the section Effects) → Visually).
• 👁️ Color correction (manual tuning) HSL, curves, white balance).
• 🤖 AI filters (automatic quality improvement, noise removal).

For the application of effects:

1. Select the clip on the timeline.
2. Click Effects and select a category.
3. Preview the result and adjust the parameters.

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To create a “cinematic” video, use the combination: Log filter + Color correction with increased contrast and light heat.

How to speed up or slow down your video on Xiaomi

Changing the playback speed is a popular technique for creating dynamic videos (like timelapses) or dramatic scenes (slow-motion video), and on Xiaomi, you can do this in both standard tools and third-party editors, and we'll look at both.

Method 1: Standard Gallery

The built-in editor allows you to speed up the video in 2× 4×, and slow down to 0.5×. However, there are limitations here:

• 🐢 Maximum deceleration 0.5× (no smooth 0.25× 0.1×).
• 🐇 Acceleration above 2× video may "shiver».
• 🔄 No ability to change speed for individual fragments.

To change the speed:

1. Open the video in the Gallery and click Edit → Speed.
2. Choose the right ratio.
3. Save the changes (the original will not be replaced).

Method 2: CapCut (recommended)

CapCut can:

• 📈 Speed up video to 100× (timelapse).
• 🐌 Slow down to 0.1.× (shoot in 240 FPS).
• 🎯 Apply speed curves (smooth acceleration/deceleration).
• 🔄 Change the speed for individual fragments.

Instructions:

1. Import the video to the project.
2. Select the clip on the timeline and press Speed.
3. Select Normal, Curve or enter the value manually.
4. For a smooth transition, use Keyframes.

Important: with a strong deceleration (0.1)×) The video may start to “brake” if the source file is shot in low resolution (e.g., the video is not a video, 720p). For the best result, take a picture in 1080p 60 FPS higher.

Preservation and export: formats, permission, bitrate

Once you've edited the video, you have to export it properly so you don't lose quality. On Xiaomi, you can do it in any editor, but the export settings have a big impact on the final result, and you'll see which options to choose for different purposes.

Video formats

The following export formats are available on Xiaomi:

• 📹 MP4 (Universal, supported by all platforms).
• 🎞️ MOV (Better quality, but the file is heavier).
• 📱 MKV (It supports several audio tracks, but not all players read it).

Recommended settings for social networks

To export videos to CapCut:

1. Click Export in the upper right corner.
2. Select permission (recommended) 1080p balance of quality and weight).
3. Set a bitrate (for YouTube – 20 Mbps, for social networks – 10 Mbps).
4. Turn off compression if you want maximum quality.

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If the video after exporting "pixelates", increase the bitrate to 30 Mbps or export to the market. MOV instead MP4.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions