How to Cut Audio on Xiaomi Phone: All Ways to 2026

Cutting audio files on Xiaomi smartphones is often required to create ringtones, highlight important lecture snippets or prepare tracks for stories. Although MIUI does not offer a built-in audio editor, there are several ways to solve the problem, from standard tools to specialized applications. The main advantage of mobile cropping is that you do not need to transfer files to a computer or use complex programs like Audacity.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, from simple clipping through the Gallery to professional editing in Lexis Audio Editor. Special attention will be paid to the nuances of working with.mp3,.m4a and.wav formats, as well as maintaining the original quality. If you need to quickly cut a piece of song for an alarm clock or podcast, here you will find the optimal solution for any model of Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi (including Xiaomi 14 and Redmi Note 13).

Method 1: Trimming through a standard Gallery (MIUI 14/15)

Few people know, but the latest versions of MIUI (starting with 14) have a hidden audio clipping feature right in the Gallery app, which doesn't work with all formats, but supports.mp3 and.m4a, the most common ringtones, and the main advantage of the method is that it doesn't require any additional programs to install and saves the file metadata.

To clip audio through the Gallery:

1. Open the Gallery app and go to the Audio tab (or find the file through search).
2. Slip on the track and select Edit (scissors icon in the bottom menu).
3. On the timeline, move the white markers to the beginning and end of the desired fragment.
4. Click Save as a new file – the system will prompt you to select a folder and format (we recommend.m4a for ringtones).

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If your version of MIUI does not have the Audio tab in the Gallery, update the app via Google Play or GetApps. In older versions, the feature is only available for video.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔊 It does not support.wav,.flac and.ogg formats.
• 📏 Maximum length of cut fragment - 5 minutes (for ringtones this is enough).
• 🎛️ No way to adjust the bitrate or change the volume.

Method 2: Ringtones App (built-in editor)

Xiaomi smartphones are equipped by default with the application Ringtone (MIUI Ringtone), which can not only set the tunes, but also edit them. This method is ideal for creating alarms or notifications – cropped file will automatically appear in the list of available ringtones.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings → Sound → ringtone of the phone.
2. Tap Add ringtone and select audio file from memory.
3. In the editor that opens, move the yellow markers to select the fragment (maximum 30 seconds).
4. Click Save – the file will appear in Settings → Sound → Local Ringtones.

Important: If you cut off the alarm clock track, choose a smooth start fragment – a sharp start can sound unpleasant at high volume.

Method 3: Lexis Audio Editor (Professional Editing)

For those who need advanced features — overlay effects, sound normalization or multichannel audio — Lexis Audio Editor is a free app with support. VST-Plugins and the possibility of exporting 192 kbit / s. The interface is translated into Russian, and an optimized version is available for Xiaomi.

How to Cut Audio in Lexis:

1. Install the app from Google Play or APKMirror (for regions without access).
2. Import the file through Open → Audio.
3. Select the fragment with the mouse (or manually enter timecodes in the Start and End fields).
4. Click Cut (scissors) → Export and select the format (.mp3 320kbps for best quality).

Specify a bitrate not lower than 192 kbit/s| Disable normalization (if not necessary)|Check installation for clicks |Save the original to a separate folder-->

The advantages of Lexis Audio Editor:

• 🎚️ Support for equalizer and compressor.
• 🔄 Cancellation of up to 100 actions.
• 📁 Work with Music and Ringtones folders without manual transfer.
• 🎧 Pre-listened in real time with timbre setting.

⚠️ Attention: when exporting to.mp3 With a bitrate above 320 kbit/s, the file will be converted to 320 kbit/s, which is a format limitation.

Method 4: MP3 Cutter (quickly and without registration)

If you need to trim a file one-time without installing heavy editors, use InShot Inc's MP3 Cutter. The app weighs only 10 MB, requires no registration and is able to handle file packets. Suitable for Xiaomi with 2 GB of RAM (including the Redmi A1 and POCO C50).

Algorithm of action:

1. Run MP3 Cutter and select Select Audio.
2. Move the blue markers on the timeline (step 0.1 seconds).
3. Click Cut and specify the folder to save (recommended) Download/Audio_Cuts).
4. If necessary, apply the effect of Fade In/Out (smooth beginning/end).

Features of MP3 Cutter:

• ⚡ File processing up to 100MB (free version restriction).
• 🔄 Support for batch cropping (up to 5 files at a time).
• 🎵 Built-in player with wave visualization.
• 🚫 No advertising during the editing process (only after saving).

⚠️ Attention: in the free version MP3 Cutter cropped files are stored with a watermark in the metadata (does not affect sound).To delete it, use the File Manager → Properties → Edit tags.

Method 5: Online Services (without installing applications)

If there is no room for new software on the phone, you can crop audio through the browser.

• 🌐 MP3Cut — supportive.mp3,.wav,.ogg and allows you to configure fading.
• 🌐 Audio-Tool – there is a function of silence removal and normalization.
• 🌐 Clideo is a simple interface, but a 50MB limit per file.

How to Work with Online Editors:

1. Open the service in Chrome or Mi Browser.
2. Download the file from your phone (or from the Mi Cloud).
3. Select the fragment and adjust the parameters (bitrate, format).
4. Download the result – the file will be saved in Downloads.

Cons of the online method:

• 🕒 File size limit (usually up to 100MB).
• 🔒 Risk of data leakage when downloaded to third-party servers.
• 📶 It requires a stable internet (not suitable for the Internet). 3G).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

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For most tasks, Xiaomi has built-in tools (Gallery or Ringtones) and if you want high quality or multiple file processing, use Lexis Audio Editor.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with simple tools, Xiaomi users face challenges.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

1. File is not saved: check permissions for the application in Settings → Applications → Permissions → Memory. Lexis Audio Editor also needs to allow access to Media and files.
2. Cutting fragment with noise: this is due to compression. Export to.wav or increase the bitrate to 320 kbit/s.
3. You can not see the cropped file in the Gallery: after saving, restart your phone or update the media base through Settings → Memory → Update media files.
4. The app flies when trimmed: clear the app's cache in Settings → Apps → [Program Name] → Memory → Clear the cache.
5. You can’t trim a file longer than 5 minutes: use Lexis Audio Editor or online services without length restrictions.

If the file is not reproduced after trimming:

• Check the codecs through the VLC app for Android.
• Resave the file in a different format (e.g., from.m4a to.mp3).
• Update MIUI to the latest version – in old builds there are bugs with audio processing.

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