How to Cut Music on Xiaomi: Everything from Built-in Tools to Professional Apps

Why Cut Music on Xiaomi and What Formats Are Supported

Cutting audio files on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face when creating ringtones, preparing tracks for stories on social networks or editing podcasts. Unlike computers that use full-fledged audio editors, on mobile devices the process is simplified, but has its own nuances. Modern Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi series, POCO, Mi) running MIUI 12-14 offer both built-in tools and support for third-party applications for working with audio.

It is important to keep in mind that not all audio file formats are equally well handled on mobile devices. Xiaomi smartphones work with popular formats without problems:

• 🎵 MP3 — universal format with a good balance of file quality and size supported by all applications by default.
• 🎧 AAC — It is often used in ringtones and streaming services (such as Apple Music). MIUI.
• 📀 WAV — lossless format, suitable for professional processing, but takes up a lot of space.
• 🎼 FLAC — audiophile format, supported MIUI, But pruning may require conversion.

If your file is in a rare format (such as.ogg or.m4a), it is recommended to convert it to MP3 before trimming with applications like Audio Converter or MediaHuman Audio Converter.

Method 1: Cutting music through the standard Music app in MIUI

The easiest method is to use the built-in Mi Music player (or Music in newer versions of MIUI), which requires no additional software and is suitable for basic clipping of tracks for ringtones or notifications, but the functionality is limited: you can only cut the fragment, but not change the volume or apply effects.

Step instructions:

1. Open the Music app.** If it's not on the home screen, search the system (Swipe down the screen → Search → Music).

Note that the cropped fragment is saved as a new file, the original remains unchanged. If the option "Slice" is not in the menu, then your version of MIUI does not support this feature, use alternative methods.

Method 2: Using the Ringdroid (DIY) Rington app to prune accurately

For users who need more control over the process (such as millisecond pruning or.wav formats), the free Ringdroid app is suitable. It is available on Google Play and does not require root rights.

• 📁 Preservation in formats MP3, WAV, AAC and FLAC.

How to cut music in Ringdroid:

1. Run Ringdroid and select the file through Open from storage (or give permission to access the memory if the request appears).

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If the sound is quieter after trimming in Ringdroid, check the export settings: turn off the "Normalize" option in the save menu.

The app also allows you to overlay fades (smooth start/end track) and change bitrate, which is useful if you're preparing audio for video or podcasts, but there may be delays to work with files longer than 10 minutes, in which case you'd better use a computer.

Method 3: Online services for music clipping without installing software

If you don't want to download additional apps, you can clip music through your browser, which is suitable for one-time tasks, but requires a stable Internet and caution when downloading files to third-party services.

Step-by-step instructions for MP3Cut:

1. Open your site in Chrome or Mi Browser (avoid little-known browsers due to the risk of data leakage).
2. Click Open File** and select the track from your phone's memory. If the file is not on your device, pre-load it through Mi File Manager.

The advantage of the online method is that you don't have to install software, but there are also disadvantages:

• ⚠️ File size limit (usually up to 100–200 MB).
• ⚠️ Dependence on Internet speed – with a slow connection, processing can take several minutes.
• ⚠️ Quality – Some services recode audio, which can degrade sound.

Method 4: Professional trimming in Lexis Audio Editor (for power users)

If you need advanced features — such as noise cancellation, effects overlay or multitrack projects — look for Lexis Audio Editor. This app is closer to desktop audio editors and supports:

• 🎚️ Multi-band equalizer and compressor.
• 🔊 Noise removal and volume normalization.
• 🎤 Recording voice from the microphone and mixing with tracks.
• 📊 Visualization of the frequency spectrum.

How to Cut Music in Lexis Audio Editor

1. Download the app from Google Play (there is a free version with watermarks on exported files).
2. Export the result to File → Export by selecting the format and bitrate (for ringtones, 128-192 kbit / s is enough).

The app is a fee (about 300-500 rubles), but offers a 7-day trial period, which is justified if you regularly work with sound, for example, editing podcasts or creating music, for one-time tasks, free alternatives are enough.

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Lexis Audio Editor is the only mobile application for Xiaomi that supports audio processing in 32-bit float format (common for professional mixing).

Method 5: Pruning through the file manager and context menu (hidden MIUI function)

A little-known trick: some versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 12.5) can crop audio files directly through the standard File Manager ("Conductor").This feature is undocumented, but works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices.

Instructions:

1. Tap "Tear" (an option called "Create a ringtone"). If it's not available, upgrade MIUI to the latest version.

This method is the fastest, but has limitations:

• ❌ Supports only formats MP3 and AAC.

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If the "Tear" option doesn't appear, try renaming the file by adding the.mp3 extension manually (e.g., "track.mp3"). Sometimes MIUI doesn't recognize the format automatically.

Comparison of methods: what method to choose for your task

The choice of pruning method depends on your goals, technical skills and quality requirements. Below is a comparison table with recommendations:

For most Xiaomi users, the best solution would be a combination of Ringdroid (for precise trimming) and a standard player (for fast ringtones).If you need to process audio for professional purposes (for example, for YouTube or TikTok), you’d better use Lexis Audio Editor or transfer files to your computer and use Audacity.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When cutting music on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems.

⚠️ Note: If the file is not played as a ringtone after trimming, check the save folder. Android recognizes only files in folders as ringtone. /Ringtones/, /Notifications/ or /Alarms/ Transfer the file there manually through File Manager.

Problem 1: When pruning in an online service, the sound became robotic or with artifacts.

• 🔹 Reason: Service recoded audio with low bitrate.
• 🔹 Solution: Before downloading, convert the file to WAV (No loss, and then leave it to the MP3 bitrate 192-320 kbit/s.

Problem 2: The Ringdroid does not show the waveform of the file.

• 🔹 Reason: File in an incompatible format (e.g., file in a non-compatible format,.m4a s DRM-protection).
• 🔹 Solution: Convert the file to MP3 via Audio Converter or download the original track without protection.

Problem 3: The cropped fragment is retained with noise at the beginning/end.

• 🔹 Reason: Sharp pruning without fade (smooth attenuation).
• 🔹 Solution: In Ringdroid or Lexis Audio Editor, enable the option “Fade” In/Out»** (attenuation 0.5–1 second.

⚠️ Note: If you crop music for TikTok or Instagram, note that these platforms compress audio when downloading. To avoid loss of quality, save the file to the user. MP3 with a bitrate of 256 kbit / s and mono-mode (if stereo is not fundamentally).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions