Slow-motion on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO allows you to capture moments up to 960 frames/sec, but when you try to send such a video, users face problems: the file is too large, quality is lost or slowdown disappears after export. In this article, 5 proven ways to send slow-motion video without losing effect, including bypassing the limitations of messengers and optimizing the file.
Xiaomi's feature is that slow-motion video is stored in.mp4 with high bitrate, making it "heavy" to transmit. For example, a 10-second 240 FPS video can weigh 100-300 MB — most instant messengers automatically compress such files, removing the slow-down effect, and we will understand how to avoid this using built-in MIUI tools, third-party applications and cloud services.
Why Xiaomi’s slow-motion video isn’t sent
The problem lies in three technical nuances:
- 📱 High bitrate: Video at 120–960 FPS encoded with a bitrate of 50-100 Mbit / s — 5-10 times higher than a regular video. Messengers (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram) automatically reduce it to 5-10 Mbit / s, which removes the smoothness of the slowdown.
- ⏱️ File length: Even a 5-second video at 960 FPS borrower ~200 MB. VK Instagram and limit video downloads to 60 MB.
- 🔄 Codecs and containers: Xiaomi uses codecs H.264 or H.265 (HEVC), For example, Facebook can recode videos, knocking down frame rates.
The solution depends on the objective:
- 📤 Send without loss → Use cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) or archivers.
- ⚡ Quickly share → convert 720p preserve FPS.
- 🎬 Upload it to social media. → export video with a lower bitrate, but saved by slowing down.
⚠️ Note: If you have been shooting slow-motion video in 960 mode FPS Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ or POCO F4 GT, Please note that these files can be played with jerks on older devices. Before sending, check the video on the target gadget.
Method 1: Sending via Mi Cloud (without loss of quality)
Mi Cloud is Xiaomi’s built-in cloud storage that keeps the original video quality, a method that is suitable if you want to send a file without compression and without size restrictions (up to 10 GB at a free rate).
Instructions:
- Open the Gallery app on Xiaomi and select slow-motion video.
- Press Share. → Mi Cloud.
- Select a folder to download (such as a video) and wait until it is completed.
- Copy the link to the file: Click on the video → Share → Link.
- Send the link to the recipient through any messenger.
Advantages of the method:
- 🔹 The original quality and frequency of personnel are maintained (120/240/960 FPS).
- 🔹 There are no limits on file size (unlike WhatsApp or WhatsApp). VK).
- 🔹 The link is valid for 30 days (at a free rate).
⚠️ Note: If the recipient has a slow Internet connection, the video can be loaded or played with jerks for a long time. We recommend that you first compress the file to 1-2 GB through applications like Video Compress.
Register a Xiaomi account (if not done)
Connect to Wi-Fi (downloading eats up traffic)
Check the space available in Mi Cloud (minimum 500MB)
Turn off "Video Optimization" in the gallery settings-->
Method 2: Convert video with slowing down
If you want to send a video via a messenger (for example, Telegram or WhatsApp), but the file is too large, use a conversion with a lower bitrate, but maintaining the original frame rate.
- 📱 CapCut (free, there are templates for slow-motion).
- 📱 KineMaster (allows you to manually configure) FPS).
- 🖥️ HandBrake (for PC, supports) H.265).
Step-by-step instructions for CapCut:
- Import the video to CapCut and add it to the timeline.
- Click on the clip → Speed → Select Normal (this will save the original slowdown).
- Go to Export and set: Resolution: 1280×720 (HD). Frame rate: 60 FPS (if the original was 120/240 FPS) or 30 FPS (for 960 FPS). Bitrate: 8–12 Mbit/s (this will reduce the size by 3–5 times).
Export and send via messenger.
Important: When converting from 960 FPS to 30 FPS, the video will play 32 times slower than the original (this is normal – this is how the slowdown algorithm works).
| Original settings | Recommended settings for export | Approximate file size (10 sec) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p, 120 FPS, 50 Mbps | 720p, 60 FPS, 10 Mbps | ~50MB |
| 1080p, 240 FPS, 80 Mbps | 720p, 30 FPS, 8 Mbps | ~30MB |
| 720p, 960 FPS, 100 Mbps | 480p, 30 FPS, 5 Mbps | ~20MB |
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Method 3: Archiving video before sending
If the video weighs 100+MB, but you want to send it without losing quality, archive the file in.zip or.rar format. This will reduce the size by 10-30% and will allow you to bypass the restrictions of messengers (for example, WhatsApp limit is 100MB per file).
How to archive on Xiaomi:
- Install the file manager Mi File Manager (if not installed).
- Find the video in the DCIM → Camera folder.
- Long press on the file → Compress → select the.zip format.
- Send the archive through the messenger, and the recipient will have to unpack it.
Advantages:
- 📦 100% quality is maintained (unlike compression via messengers).
- 🔗 The archive can be sent even by email.
Disadvantages:
- ❌ The recipient must be able to work with the archives.
- ❌ Some messengers (for example, VK) They do not support sending.zip.
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If the archive is not sent due to its size, divide it into parts using the ZArchiver app (the option to “Break into volumes”).
Method 4: Sending via Google Drive or Yandex.Disk
Cloud services allow you to send any size of video without loss of quality, suitable if the recipient also uses Google Drive or Yandex.Disk.
Instructions for Google Drive:
- Upload the video to Google Drive via an app or browser.
- Click on the file → Share → Copy the link.
- In the access settings, select Anyone with a link.
- Send the link through the messenger.
Comparison of services:
| Service | Max. File size. | Duration of reference | Do you need to register with the recipient? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | Up to 5 TB | No restrictions. | No. |
| Yandex.Disk. | Up to 20GB | No restrictions. | No. |
| Mail.ru Cloud | Up to 8GB | 30 days | Yes. |
⚠️ Note: If the video was taken at 960 FPS Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro, note that such files may not play on devices with a weak processor (for example, on budget smartphones or PCs older than 5 years.
Method 5: Send via Telegram (with quality preservation)
Telegram is the only messenger that allows you to send files up to 2 GB without compression.
Instructions:
- Open the chat in Telegram and click the Paperclip → File.
- Select slow-motion video (not through the Gallery, but as a file!).
- Send. The video will be uploaded in original quality.
Advantages:
- 📤 No size restrictions (up to 2 GB).
- 🔄 Video is saved in the Telegram cloud and does not take up space on the device.
Disadvantages:
- ❌ The recipient must use Telegram.
- ❌ Video will be played as a file, not as a video in a chat.
How to send more than 2 GB of video to Telegram?
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Xiaomi users often face typical problems when sending slow-motion videos. Here's how to solve them:
- 🚫 Video twitches after sending: Reason: Messenger hit frame rate.Solution: Send via Telegram (as a file) or convert to 60 FPS bitrate.
- 🚫 File not sent due to size: Solution: Compress video via CapCut (see Method 2) or archive (see Method 3).
- 🚫 Slowdown gone after export: Reason: When converting, the wrong frame rate is chosen.Solution: In CapCut or KineMaster, set 30 FPS 960 FPS-video FPS 240 FPS.
- 🚫 Video not played on another device: Reason: Codecs H.265 (HEVC) Not supported by older smartphones. Solution: Convert to H.264 via HandBrake.
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If the video is shot at 960 FPS, never export it to 60 FPS, the slowing effect will disappear. The optimal option is 30 FPS with a bit rate of 8-12 Mbit / s.