How to cut down on Xiaomi phone video: from standard tools to professional apps

We've made a long video on Xiaomi, but we need to remove the extra snippets? Clip-cutting on the brand's smartphones is available through both built-in tools and third-party apps. In this article, we'll look at all the working methods, from the basic editor in the gallery to advanced programs with effects and transition. Importantly, the methods will be suitable for all modern models of Redmi, POCO and Mi on MIUI 12-14.

Whether you want to remove the beginning/end of a video or cut the middle, we'll explain each step in detail, focus on maintaining video quality, a common requirement for social media editing, and consider how to avoid common mistakes, such as loss of sound or distortion of resolution after cropping.

Method 1: Standard editor in the Gallery appendix

The fastest way to crop video is to use the built-in tool in the Gallery app (or Photos on some firmware) and it supports basic functions without installing additional programs.

To get started:

• 📂 Open the Gallery app and find the right video.
• ✏️ Slip the roller and select the Edit button (pencil icon).
• 🎬 In the lower menu, go to the Video tab (if it is not active by default).
• ✂️ Click on the scissors icon (Cut off).

Then you'll see a timeline with two sliders, the start and the end. Drag them to highlight the desired snippet. When you view the current duration of the allocated segment, click Ready and select:

• 💾 Save as a copy – the original remains intact.
• 🔄 Replace the original – the video will be overwritten (risk of data loss!).

You have selected the desired fragment (see it in full)

Make sure the sound isn't cut off crooked

Check the permission (must not change)

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⚠️ Note: Xiaomi’s built-in editor doesn’t support mid-video cropping — only the beginning and the end.

Method 2: Camera Appendix (for new models)

On Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 13/14 (for example, Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13) in the camera app has a feature of quick cropping immediately after shooting. This is convenient if you need to quickly clip the video without going to the gallery.

How it works:

1. Shoot the video and click on its thumbnail in the lower right corner of the Camera screen.
2. In the viewing that opens, tap on the Edit icon (scissors).
3. Select a fragment and save the changes – the video is automatically optimized for social networks (for example, for the 9:16 format for TikTok or Instagram Reels).

🔹 The advantage of the method is that you don't have to search for a file in a gallery, everything is done in 2 clicks, but the functionality is limited: you can't add music or text.

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If the video is slowing down after clipping, try saving it in MP4 (H.264) instead of HEVC format, which will reduce the load on the processor when playing.

Method 3: Google Photos (for cloud editing)

Google Photos offers a simple video editor with the ability to crop and apply filters, the main advantage is sync with the cloud: edited video will automatically save to your Google account.

Instructions:

• 📁 Open Google Photos and find the video.
• 🖼️ Slip the roller and select Edit → Cut off.
• 📏 Drag sliders on the timeline (you can cut the middle by adding a few fragments).
• 💾 Click Save Copy – The Original Will Stay in the Cloud.

⚠️ Note: When pruning through Google Photos, the video may be recoded, which will reduce the quality, 4K), use other methods.

Method 4: CapCut – Professional installation

For complex trimming (such as cutting a few pieces, adding transitions or music), it is better to use CapCut. This is a free app from TikTok with extensive functionality, optimized for Xiaomi.

Step-by-step:

1. Download CapCut from Google Play and open it.
2. Click New Project and select a video from the gallery.
3. On the timeline, tap the clip and select Cut (scissors).
4. Drag the yellow markers to highlight the desired fragment. Use the Separate (blade icon) to trim several parts.
5. Click Export and select the resolution (1080p or 4K supported is recommended).

CapCut automatically optimizes videos for social networks: you can choose the format 1: 1 for Instagram or 9:16 for TikTok, and add subtitles or effects.

Method 5: VN Editor – for quick installation

VN Editor is another popular video clipping app on Xiaomi, featuring a simple interface and support for multi-track editing (you can overlay music, voice comments and effects).

How to crop video in VN:

• 📥 Install the app and import the video via the button +.
• 🎯 Slip the clip on the timeline and select Cut.
• 📌 Drag the red-yellow markers to highlight the fragment. Use zoom scales (two-finger gesture) to fine-tune the snippet).
• 🎬 Click Ready and export in the right resolution.

🔹 Pluses VN:

• 🎵 Built-in library of free music (without copyright).
• 📱 Support for vertical videos for storis.
• 🔄 Ability to cancel actions (change history).

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Google Photo

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How to maintain video quality after trimming

One of the biggest problems with pruning is loss of quality. To avoid this, follow the rules:

Format and authorization:

• 📹 Save the video in MP4 (H.264) — It is a universal format with a good ratio of quality and size.
• 🔍 Avoid. HEVC (H.265), If you plan to upload a video on a social network, some platforms do not support it.
• 📏 The permit must be the same as the original (for example, if removed from the 1080p, don't export in 720p).

Export settings:

• 🔄 In CapCut or VN Choose No Compression (if available) or maximum quality.
• 🎯Bitrate must be at least 10 Mbps for Full HD and 20 Mbps for 4K.

⚠️ Warning: If the video “twitches” after trimming, check the frame rate (FPS). It should be the same as the original (usually 30). FPS 60 FPS). If you don’t match, use converters like HandBrake.

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For maximum quality, always save the edited video as a "copy" rather than replacing the original.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with simple tools, users face typical problems, and we'll look at some of the most common ones.

1. The sound cut off:

• 🔊 Check if the audio is turned off in the editor settings (in CapCut, this is the button Turn off the sound in the toolbar).
• 🎧 If the sound is lost only at the beginning / end, try to expand the selected fragment a little (by 0.5-1 seconds).

2.The video went "pixelated":

• 🔍 Make sure that the original permit is selected (not the Auto).
• 📉 If you used Google Photos, try cropping the video in a different editor – cloud services often compress files.

3. The file is not saved:

• 📁 Check the available space on the device (you need at least 20% of the video size).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps with editorial failures.

🔹 Tip: If the video is not cut due to the error "File corrupted", try to copy it to your computer and process it through the VLC Or Shotcut and then move back to Xiaomi.

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