How to crop video on Xiaomi Redmi 8 phone: a step-by-step guide with photos and tips

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is still a popular budget smartphone, despite the release of new models. HD-And if you want to quickly remove the extra bits from the video, don't rush to download the heavy video editors. In this article, we'll look at all the working ways of cutting videos on Redmi 8 without a computer: from hidden features. MIUI before-tested applications.

The only thing that makes this model so special is limited resources (2/3GB of RAM and Snapdragon 439), so we've chosen methods that won't hang the phone and keep the original video quality, and you'll also learn how to avoid common mistakes, from loss of sound to color distortion after saving.

At the end of the article, you can find an FAQ that answers common questions (such as why clipped videos “jump” or how to return deleted snippets). If you are in a hurry, use the methods comparison table below to choose the best option in 30 seconds.

Method 1: Standard application "Gallery" (without installing programs)

MIUI on Redmi 8 has a built-in video editor hidden in the Gallery app, and it supports basic cropping, but with limitations: you can't add transitions or overlay music, but it doesn't require the Internet and it works offline.

How to cut the video through the Gallery:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the video you need.
2. Slip the roller, then click the Edit button (the scissors icon in the bottom menu).
3. In the editor that opens, select the Cut tab (an icon with two vertical lines).
4. Drag the yellow sliders on the timeline to highlight the desired snippet.
5. Click Save – the video will be saved as a new file (the original will remain intact).

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 12 and older after clipping, the video can automatically compress to resolution 720p, Even if the source was in full HD. To avoid loss of quality, use alternative methods from the following sections.

Make sure the video is not protected. DRM (These files are usually not edited)|Check the space available on your phone (minimum 200MB required)|Turn off the energy saving mode (it may interrupt the process)|Close background applications to speed up processing-->

Pros of the method:

• 🔹 No need to download anything – the editor is already installed.
• 🔹 Fast processing (video clips up to 5 minutes in 10-20 seconds).
• 🔹 Stores metadata (date of shooting, geotags).

Cons:

• ❌ No precise start/end setting (sliders stick to key frames).
• ❌ Doesn't support formats.MKV and.MOV.
• ❌ Maximum length of clipped video – 15 minutes.

Method 2: Google Photos (with cloud storage)

Google Photos offers a more flexible editor than the standard Gallery, which automatically syncs video to the cloud (if backup is enabled), which will protect files from accidental deletion. Importantly, you will need a Google One subscription to crop videos longer than 10 minutes (only the first 15 seconds of editing are available for free).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Google Photos from Play Market (if not already installed).
2. Open the video in the app and tap the Edit icon (pencil in the bottom menu).
3. Select the Cut tool (timeline scissors).
4. Move the white markers on the scale to set the boundaries of the fragment. Use the Scan-by-Scan button (arrows left/right) to fine-tune the fragment.
5. Click Save copy – the video will be saved to a separate Edited folder.

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If the video twitches after cropping in Google Photos, try turning off the Stabilization option in the editor settings. It automatically turns on for even frames, but sometimes spoils dynamic scenes.

Comparison with the Gallery:

⚠️ Note: If you crop a video taken in Slow Motion mode, Google Photos may remove the slowing effect.

Method 3: Specialized applications (for advanced installation)

If the built-in tools don't work, consider third-party editors, and we tested 10 apps and selected 3 that don't slow down on Redmi 8 and impose paid features:

📌 Top 3 Editors for Video Cutting:

• 🎬 CapCut is the best balance of function and performance. Supports cropping with frame accuracy, adding music and subtitles. Minus: watermark on export in the free version (removed through settings).
• 📹 InShot is a simple interface, optimized for weak phones, and there's a Smart Cut feature to automatically remove pauses. 4K (full HD).
• ✂️ VideoShow: maintains original quality, there are templates for quick editing.

Instructions on the example of CapCut:

1. Download the app from the Play Market.
2. Click New Project and select a video from the gallery.
3. On the timeline, drag the yellow markers to the boundaries of the desired fragment.
4. For accurate pruning, zoom in on the scale (two finger gesture).
5. Tap the tick and select Export. In the export settings, set Permission: Original and Frame Frequency: Auto.

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Comparison of applications by key parameters:

Standard “Gallery»|Google Photo|CapCut|InShot|VideoShow|Other|I don't edit the video.-->

Comparative table: which way to choose?

So, to avoid wasting time trying to figure things out, use this chart, and we've ranked each method according to 5 criteria: speed, quality, convenience, supported formats, and phone load.

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For most Redmi 8 tasks, InShot is the best choice — it offers the best balance between quality and performance. If you need to crop video longer than 15 minutes, use CapCut on the minimum export settings.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple clipping of a video can go wrong, and here are 5 of the most common problems and solutions:

🔴 Problem 1: Video after trimming "jumps" or jerks.

• 🔸 Reason: Frequency mismatch (FPS) source video and export.
• 🔸 Solution: In export settings (in) CapCut/InShot) set Frame rate: Auto or manually specify the original value (for example, 30 FPS).

🔴 Problem 2: The sound disappears after being saved.

• 🔸 Reason: Video format does not support audio track (e.g., video format,.MP4 codeced H.265).
• 🔸 Solution: Before cropping, convert the video to.MP4 (H.264) via Video Converter.

🔴 Problem 3: The application will fly out during processing.

• 🔸 Reason: Lack of RAM (on Redmi 8 with 2 GB of RAM is a frequent problem).
• 🔸 Solution: Close all background applications through Settings → Annexes → Launch and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: If you crop a video taken in portrait mode (vertical) and then rotate the phone horizontally while watching, black fields on the sides may appear. To avoid this, record the orientation of the screen in the Android settings before cropping (Settings). → Screen. → Crash-turn).

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Before you trim an important video, back it up. Connect Redmi 8 to your computer via USB (in File Transfer mode) and copy the file to a separate folder.

How to speed up pruning on a weak phone?

Redmi 8 is not a flagship, so when working with videos longer than 5 minutes, you can experience lags. Here are 4 working ways to speed up the process:

⚡ Method 1: Reduce video resolution before cropping.

• Use the Video Compress app to compress the video to 720p. This will reduce the CPU load.
• After pruning, you can return the original resolution through the same editor.

⚡ Method 2: Turn off animation in MIUI.

• Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the line to activate Developer Mode.
• Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and set the Animation Scale: Disable.

⚡ Method 3: Use the Easy Mode in CapCut.

• In the application settings (Profile → Settings), enable the option Low power consumption.
• This will turn off background processing and speed up exports by 30-40%.

⚡ Method 4: Cut the video in parts.

• Divide the long video into fragments of 3-5 minutes using Video Splitter.
• Cut each fragment separately, then glue them together in the same editor.

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The most efficient way to speed up is to combine video compression to 720p and disabling animations in MIUI, which reduces processing time by 2-3 times without critical quality loss.

❓ Frequent questions (FAQ)