How to make a GIF from a video on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways of 2026

Creating animated images from videos on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO) is easier than ever. Gifs are perfect for instant messengers, social networks or quick saves of fun moments — but not everyone knows how to do them correctly without losing quality. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways, including built-in MIUI tools and third-party applications with advanced features.

Xiaomi phones have some of the most common features that go unnoticed, like the standard Gallery app, which can export snippets of video to.gif, but with limited duration. And if you want more control over resolution or frame rate, then you can use specialized programs like GIF Maker or ImgPlay, which we'll talk about.

It's important to remember that on MIUI 14+ devices, the compression algorithm for the GIFs has changed, so they're automatically optimized for the web, which can reduce the detail, and we'll show you how to get around that limitation and maintain maximum quality.

1. Standard way through the Xiaomi Gallery

The fastest way is to use the built-in Gallery app, which is on all Xiaomi smartphones, which requires no additional software installation and handles basic tasks.

1. Open the video in the Gallery app.
2. Click on the edit button (the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. Select the GIF tool from the editing menu.
4. Move the sliders to cut the desired fragment (maximum 5 seconds in MIUI 14).
5. Click Save – the GIF will appear in a separate Animated folder.

The downside is that it's a limited time frame and no quality settings, but it doesn't require the Internet and it works offline. If you want more flexibility, read on.

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Before saving the gif through the Gallery, reduce the brightness of the screen - so the color reproduction in the final file will be closer to the original.

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X5 Pro) The GIF function in the Gallery can be hidden. To activate it, update the app via Google Play or clear its cache in the settings.

2. ImgPlay app is the best choice for quality

ImgPlay is one of the most popular GIF apps on Android, and it works great on Xiaomi.

• 🎞️ Support for up to 30 seconds (free version).
• 🔧 Adjustment FPS (5 to 30 frames per second).
• 📏 Possibility to change the resolution of the GIF (up to) 1080p).
• 🎨 Add text, stickers and filters.

Instructions for use:

1. Download ImgPlay from Google Play (or GetApps for Chinese firmware).
2. Launch the app and select a video from the gallery.
3. Cut the fragment with the timeline at the bottom.
4. Configure: Resolution: 720p (optimum for social networks). Speed: 15 FPS (balance between smoothness and weight of the file). Cycle: loop (if you need infinite playback).

Create a GIF

In the premium version (~200 rubles) there are additional effects and removal of the watermark. For most tasks, the free version will suffice.

3. GIF Maker – for advanced users

If you need more control over the final file, look for the GIF Maker from EZ GIF. This app allows you to:

• 📹 Convert video to GIF with precise bitrate setting.
• 🔄 Change the direction of playback (for example, make a reverse).
• 🖼️ Add several videos to one GIF (collage).
• 📁 Keep it in format APNG (cartoon PNG best-quality).

How to use:

1. Install GIF Maker from the app store.
2. Import the video and cut the desired fragment.
3. Under Advanced Settings, Frame Rate: 20 FPS Quality: High (90%) Loop: Infinite
4. Export the file to the gallery or immediately share it in the messenger.

⚠️ Attention: When choosing the highest quality (100%) The gif may be too heavy to send to Telegram or WhatsApp — 80-85%.

4. Online services: when you don’t want to install applications

If you don't have enough space on your phone or you prefer not to download additional programs, you can use online converters.

How to work with EZGIF (we recommend it for stability):

1. Open your website in Chrome or Mi Browser.
2. Click Video to GIF and download the file from your phone.
3. Cut the fragment, adjust the FPS and quality.
4. Download the finished GIF or get a link for-sharinga.

The downside of online services is the Internet speed and file size limit, but they don't take up space on the phone and often offer more tools than mobile apps.

5. The Secret Way: Through Google Photos

Few people know, but Google Photos can create gifs from video — and this method works on all Xiaomi smartphones where the app is installed.

1. Open the video in Google Photos.
2. Click on the edit icon (three stripes).
3. Select animation in the tool menu.
4. Cut the fragment (maximum 6 seconds).
5. Save the result – the GIF will appear in a separate album.

The advantages of this method:

Automatic optimization for social networks.

- The ability to add music from the Google library.

Synchronization between devices (if backup is enabled).

The downside is a strong color compression that makes the gif look faded, and for memes, it's not critical, but for professional tasks, it's better to use other methods.

Cut off extra footage at the beginning/end

Reduce brightness if the video is too light

Check that there are no extra objects in the frame

Keep the original in case of error-->

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the key parameters of each method in one table:

For fast memes, a standard Gallery or Google Photos is fine. If you want quality, take ImgPlay or GIF Maker. For long videos (over 30 seconds), you'll have to use online services or cut videos into pieces.

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On Xiaomi devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2+ processor (such as Xiaomi 14), video conversion to the GIF is 30-40% faster due to hardware acceleration.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with simple tools, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🚫 Gifts are made by jerks → Reduce. FPS before 12-15 Or cut the video short.
• 🚫 Colors are distorted → Turn off before converting. HDR in camera settings (c Camera settings) → Additionally).
• 🚫 The file is too big. → Use compression in ImgPlay or reduce the resolution to 480p.
• 🚫 App flies out → Clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes.

Another common problem is that the GIF doesn't play in messengers, because of format constraints:

WhatsApp supports GIFs up to 3MB.

Telegram – up to 10 MB (but compresses automatically).

VK and OK may not play files with transparency.

Solution: Before sending, check the weight of the GIF in the file manager and, if necessary, compress it again.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions