How to crop a song on Xiaomi Redmi 8 phone: a detailed guide with 5 working ways

You downloaded a favorite song, but you want to make it a ringtone, cut the best piece for story stories, or just shorten the track? On Xiaomi Redmi 8, you can do it right on your phone — without a computer, complex programs, or loss of quality. In this article, we will analyze all the available ways, from built-in MIUI tools to specialized applications that will turn your smartphone into a mini-recording studio.

The Redmi 8's main advantage is that it supports.mp3,.m4a,.wav and other popular audio formats, but the standard features of the system are limited, so we'll also look at which Google Play apps are best for cutting music on this device, and you'll also learn how to keep a cropped track in high quality and avoid common editing errors.

1.Standard MIUI instruments: cropping through "Music" and "Records"

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 has two built-in ways to crop audio files without installing additional programs. The first is through the Music app (a note icon on a white background), it is pre-installed on all devices with a MIUI 10/11/12 shell. The second is via the Dictophone (Records app), but it is only suitable for short snippets.

To cut the song through "Music":

1. Open the Music app and find the track you want to edit.
2. Click on the three dots next to the song title → select Edit.
3. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a timeline with two sliders (beginning and end of the piece), and move them around to make the right segment.
4. Click Save as ringtone or Export (depending on the MIUI version).

Note: this method only works for.mp3 and.m4a files. If your song is in a different format (such as.flac or.ogg), convert it first using the Files app (Audio → Convert tab).

⚠️ Warning: Built-in Music Editor Stores Cut-Up Tracks in a Folder MIUI/ringtone bitrate 128 kbit/s. If you need higher quality (for example, for professional editing), use third-party applications from the following sections.

2.The application "Ringtones" (MIUI Ring Maker): hidden opportunities

Few people know, but the Xiaomi Redmi 8 has a hidden Ringtones app (or MIUI Ring Maker) that allows you to crop audio files more accurately and even add fading effects.

• 🔍 Through System Search: Swipe down the main screen and type “Ringtones».
• 📁 Through “Settings» → Sound and vibration → Tones of challenge → Local. → Add.

Advantages of this tool:

• 🎚️ Accurate trimming in 0.1 seconds (versus 1 second in standard Music»).
• 🔊 Ability to add the fading effect at the beginning and end of the fragment.
• 📁 Keeping in format.m4a bitrate up to 192 kbit/s.

Instructions for use:

1. Open Ringtones → press + → select a song from your phone’s memory.


2. Move the sliders on the timeline to highlight the fragment.




3. Click on the icon ⚙️ → turn on "Danger" (if necessary).




4. Save the file to the Ringtones or Notifications folder.

⚠️ Warning: If Ringtones don't show your songs, check if they're in the Music or Download folder.The app doesn't scan files in the phone's root directory (/storage/emulated/0/).

Check the audio format (should be.mp3 or.m4a)

Transfer the song to the Music or Download folder

Make sure the file is not protected by DRM

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3. Top.-3 Music clipping apps on Xiaomi Redmi 8

If you don't like the built-in MIUI tools, install one of these apps, all of which are free, support Redmi 8, and don't require root rights:

For most users of the Xiaomi Redmi 8, the best choice is the MP3 Cutter – it is lightweight (5 MB), does not brake on the Snapdragon 439 and retains original sound quality. If you need advanced features (for example, superimposing effects), try Lexis Audio Editor, but note that it will require more RAM.

How to install and use MP3 Cutter:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and allow access to files (Permissions → Memory).
3. Select a song → Move the sliders for cropping → click Save.
4. Please specify the folder to save (recommended Music/Cuts).

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If the sound is quieter after pruning, MP3 Cutter has a Normalize feature that automatically aligns the volume to the optimal level.

4. Trimming through "Google Files": an unexpected life hack

Few people know, but the Google Files app (which is the default on most Xiaomi) not only cleans memory, but also edits audio files, a way that can be fast-tracked without installing additional programs.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Google Files → go to the Audio tab.
2. Find the song → click on three dots → select Edit audio.
3. Move the sliders to highlight the fragment (maximum length - 30 seconds).
4. Click Save → select a folder (such as Ringtones).

Advantages of this method:

• 🚀 Instant cropping – no need to wait for file processing.
• 📱 It works even on weak devices (tested on Redmi 8 with 3 GB of RAM).
• 🔄 Automatic saving in format.m4a bitrate 192 kbit/s.

⚠️ Note: Google Files trims tracks in 1 second increments, so for precise editing (for example, to create bits) it is better to use specialized applications from the previous section.

5. Advanced pruning: how to maintain quality and avoid noise

If you're cropping a song for professional purposes (like editing a video or creating a podcast), it's important to keep the original sound quality. On Xiaomi Redmi 8, this can be done using the WaveEditor app (free on Google Play).

• 🎵 Formats.wav,.flac,.mp3 (quality-free).
• 📊 Visualization of sound waves for accurate cropping.
• 🔊 Noise removal and volume normalization.

A critical nuance for Xiaomi Redmi 8: when trimming files in.wav or.flac format through standard MIUI tools, the bitrate is automatically reduced to 128-192 kbit / s. WaveEditor retains the original parameters, which is important for studio work.

Instructions for quality preservation:

1. Install WaveEditor and open the file through it.


2. In the menu, select Edit → Trim (trimming).




3. Check the box Preserve original quality.




4. Save the file in.wav or.flac format (not.mp3!).

If clicks or noises appear after pruning, use the Fade function in WaveEditor. In/Out (smooth appearance/This is especially true for Redmi. 8, because its speakers are sensitive to sudden volume drops.

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For maximum quality, always save cropped tracks in.wav or.flac format..mp3 format is only suitable for ringtones and short snippets.

6 How to make a cropped song ringtone or notification

After pruning, you’ll likely want to use the snippet as a ringtone, alarm melody, or notification sound. On Xiaomi Redmi 8, it’s done like this:

For the ringtone:

1. Transfer the cropped file to the Ringtones folder (create it in the root directory if it is not available).
2. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Call tone.
3. Select Locals. → find your file.

For the sound of the notification:

1. Place the file in the Notifications folder.
2. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Notification tones.
3. Select Locals. → Apply your sound.

For the alarm clock:

1. Place the file in the Alarms folder.
2. Open the app “Clock” → Alarm clock → Melody.
3. Select Add a Melody → enter your file.

⚠️ Note: If the cropped file does not appear in the tone list, check its format. MIUI supports.mp3,.m4a.ogg for ringtones..wav or.flac files must be converted beforehand.

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To quickly find Ringtones/Notifications folders, open any file manager (such as Xiaomi’s Explorer) and type the folder name into the search bar.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When cutting music on Xiaomi Redmi 8, users often face some problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

Another common mistake is not saving metadata (song title, artist name) if it is important, copy the track information before cropping or use the Star Music Tag Editor app to restore tags after editing.

If the sound is distorted after all the manipulations, check the MIUI Optimized settings:

Settings → Special features → MIUI Optimized → Disable “Sound Optimization”

FAQ: Answers to popular questions