How to crop video on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro phone – all ways with instructions

Why Redmi Note 8 Pro owners need to be able to clip video

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still popular among users thanks to a powerful camera with a resolution of up to 64 MP and support for recording video in 4K. However, even the highest quality videos often require post-processing: removing unnecessary fragments, cutting ads or adjusting the duration for social networks.

In this article, you’ll find 5 proven ways to clip videos directly on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, from built-in MIUI tools to dedicated applications with advanced features. We’ll also break down the unique nuances of working with high-resolution video on this device that are not mentioned in the standard instructions.

We will pay special attention to the problems faced by owners of this model: lags in the processing of 4K-rollers, the limitations of a standard editor and optimal settings for export without loss of quality.

Method 1: Standard video editor in the MIUI Gallery

The fastest way to crop video on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is to use the built-in editor in the Gallery app. It supports basic functions without installing additional programs, but has limitations: for example, you can not cut and apply filters at the same time.

To get started:

1. Open the Gallery app and select the desired video.
2. Slip the "Edit" icon** (pencil) in the lower menu.
3. Go to the Pruning (scissors) tab.
4. Drag the yellow markers on the timeline to highlight the desired snippet.
5. Click Save – the video will be saved as a new file.

⚠️ Note: Built-in editor MIUI Redmi Note 8 Pro automatically compresses video when saved. To avoid loss of quality, check the settings before cropping:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse.
• 🔧 Turn off the video optimization option (if available).
• 📤 When saving, choose the original quality (if requested).

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If the video is twitching after trimming, try restarting the Gallery app or clearing its cache in your phone’s settings. This is a common problem on the Redmi Note 8 Pro when working with files over 1 GB.

Method 2: Google Photos – Cloud Editor with AI-tool

Google Photos offers more flexible cropping tools than the standard gallery, plus automatically backs up originals in the cloud, especially if you share videos frequently on instant messengers or social media.

Instructions:

1. Install Google Photos from Play Market (if not already installed).
2. Open the video and click Edit → Cut.
3. Use sliders to select a snippet, and you can crop the video to within 0.1 seconds.
4. Click Save copy – the original will remain intact.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔍 Precise cropping with preview.
• 🌐 Automatic sync with the cloud (you can continue editing on PC).
• 🎨 Additional tools: stabilization, color correction, adding music.

⚠️ Note: When clipping a video in Google Photos on Redmi Note 8 Pro, there may be a “failed to save” error if the file weighs more than 2.5 GB:

1. Break the video into parts with another editor (e.g. InShot). 2. Or convert the file to Full HD before cropping (via VLC for Android).

Method 3: InShot – Professional Pruning with Effects

If you want advanced features, InShot is the best choice. It supports cropping without loss of quality, adding transitions, text, and even changing the playback speed. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it works stably, but for processing. 4K-Videos are recommended to close the background applications.

Step-by-step:

1. Download InShot from the Play Market and open it.
2. Click the video and select the file from the gallery.
3. On the timeline, drag the pruning markers, and you can cut multiple fragments at the same time.
4. For fine-tuning, use the split button (scissors).
5. Click Save and select the resolution (maximum 4K 60FPS).

Tips for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

• 📱 Before conservation 4K-Connect your phone to charge – the process takes a lot of energy.
• 🔋 Close all background apps to avoid lags.
• 💾 If the video weighs more than 3GB, save it to a memory card (microSD).

Close background annexes|Connect the charger (for 4K-video)|Clear the gallery cache|Select a microSD save (if file) >2GB)|Check the space available (at least 1 GB is required)

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Method 4: CapCut – for editing with music and effects

CapCut is a popular editor from the creators of TikTok, which is ideal for clipping videos for social networks. It offers templates, effects and automatic synchronization with music. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the app runs faster than InShot, but has a limit on the duration of the project – no more than 15 minutes.

How to crop the video:

1. Open CapCut and create a new project.
2. Import the video from the gallery.
3. On the timeline, highlight a fragment and click Cut (or use Split for multiple clippings).
4. Add music or effects if necessary.
5. Export with 1080p 60FPS settings (maximum for stable operation).

Features for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

Method 5: VLC for Android – cropping without transcoding

If you need to crop video without loss of quality and without recoding, use VLC for Android.This method is suitable for large files (4K, 60 FPS) that other editors handle with artifacts.

Instructions:

1. Install VLC from the Play Market.
2. Open the video in the app and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
3. Choose to Trim (Trim).
4. Set the starting and ending points of the pruning.
5. Click Save and select No Recoding (Streaming option).

⚠️ Note: When trimming without transcoding into VLC:

• 🔹 The file will be saved in format.mp4 or.mkv (depending on the original).
• 🔹 You can't cut a video with variable bitrate (VBR) — In this case, select the recoding.
• 🔹 On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the process can take up to 10 minutes for a file. 4K.

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VLC is the only editor on this list that allows you to crop video without loss of quality thanks to the option No recoding. This is critical for professional videos or high bitrate videos.

Comparison of all methods: which to choose

To determine the best method of clipping video on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, we will evaluate the key parameters:

Selection recommendations:

• 🎬 For quick trimming without unnecessary functions - Gallery MIUI or Google Photos.
• 🎥 For 4K-Video without loss of quality — VLC (without transcoding or InShot (with settings) 4K).
• 📱 For the video in TikTok/Instagram — CapCut (templates and music).
• 🔧 For advanced editing – InShot (multi-track editor).

Frequent problems and solutions

When you crop video on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, users experience typical errors. Here's how to fix them:

1. Video is not saved or an error is sent out: 🔹 Check the space available on your phone (needs at least 1 GB). 🔹 Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Gallery/Editor → Warehouse → Clear the cache). 🔹 Try saving the video to a microSD card.
2. After clipping the video 'twitches»: 🔹 It's about a mismatch. FPS In InShot or CapCut, manually install 60 FPS export. 🔹 Use it. VLC with the option No transcoding.

4K

• 🔹 Close all background apps (especially instant messengers and games).
• 🔹 Reboot your phone before trimming.
• 🔹 Reduce the permit to 1080p export-setting.

However, to work with 4K-Video or advanced editing will require InShot, CapCut or VLC.