How to Cut Videos on Xiaomi Redmi: Standard Tools and Best Apps

Cutting videos on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that every second user faces. Whether you want to remove excess footage from a video, shorten the time to send to a messenger or prepare content for TikTok/Instagram, the right approach will save time and avoid loss of quality. Unlike the iPhone, where video editing functionality is limited, devices on MIUI offer more flexibility - but only if you know where to look for the right tools.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to crop video on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other models, from the built-in gallery editor to professional applications like CapCut and KineMaster. Particular attention will be paid to the unique feature of MIUI - the hidden mode "Professional editing", which is not available on all firmware, but significantly expands the capabilities without installing third-party software.

Method 1: Standard Gallery Editor MIUI

The fastest way to crop video is to use the built-in tool in the Gallery app, which is suitable for basic tasks: shortening the video, removing the beginning / end or splitting into parts, the main advantage is that there is no need to install additional programs, and the video quality is maintained at the initial level (if you set it right).

To get started:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the video you need.
2. Tap the file and select Edit (pencil icon).
3. In the lower menu, tap on the Cut (scissors icon).
4. Move the white sliders on the timeline to select the initial and final frames.
5. Click Save and select the resolution (recommend Original for quality preservation).

Note that in some versions of MIUI (for example, on the Redmi Note 8 Pro), the cropping option is hidden behind a long tap over the video. If you don't see the Edit button, try holding your finger on the file for 2-3 seconds, and the context menu will appear.

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If the video is slowing down after clipping, try saving it at 1080p instead of 4K – this will reduce the load on the processor when playing.

Method 2: Professional editing mode (hidden MIUI function)

Little-known fact: Xiaomi Redmi smartphones with MIUI 12.5+ have a hidden mode of advanced video editing, which allows you not only to crop the videos, but also to apply transitions, adjust color and even add subtitles. This feature is not displayed by default, but it can be activated through the gallery settings.

Instructions for inclusion:

1. Open the Gallery → Settings (three dots in the upper right corner).
2. Go to the Laboratory → Professional editing mode.
3. Activate the switch and restart the application.

Now, when editing the video, you will see additional tools:

• 🎬 Multi-track installation – the ability to combine several clips.
• ✂️ Precise cropping with real-time frames (useful for synchronization with music).
• 🎨 Color correction by standards LUT (Like Adobe Premiere).

Important: After activation, video editing will take up more RAM. If your Redmi is “hanging” when working with long rollers (from 10 minutes), close the background applications or use alternative methods from this article.

Method 3: CapCut is a free professional editor

If built-in MIUI tools aren’t enough, look for CapCut, a free app from TikTok developers that supports frame-to-frame clipping, adding effects and exporting to 4K without watermarks. CapCut’s advantage over its peers is optimization for weak smartphones (it works stably even on Redmi 8A with 2 GB of RAM).

Step-by-step:

1. Install CapCut from Google Play.
2. Click New Project and select a video from the gallery.
3. Slip on the clip on the timeline and select Cut (scissors icon).
4. Move the yellow markers to select the fragment. Use the Enlarge button to fine-tune the magnifying button.
5. Click Ready and export the video with settings: Resolution: 1080p or 4K (if the source supports). Frame rate: 30 FPS or 60 FPS (select the original value). Bitrate: High for minimal quality losses.

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Tip: If the video is too big after cropping, reduce the bitrate to Average in the export settings or activate the optimise for networking option, which will reduce the file weight by 30-40% without noticeable loss of quality.

Method 4: KineMaster – for multi-track installation

KineMaster is one of the few mobile apps that supports multitrack editing (up to 9 layers of video/audio), chromakai and animation of key frames. It is the perfect choice if you need to not only crop the video, but also overlay music, add text or combine several clips. Minus — the free version adds a watermark that can be removed only after you purchase a subscription.

How to cut a video in KineMaster:

1. Create a new project and import videos to the timeline.
2. Slip on the clip and choose Separate (scissors) or Cut (double arrow).
3. For accurate trimming, use the Zoom timeline function (a gesture with two fingers on the time scale).
4. Export project with settings: Resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD) Format: MP4 (H.264) Bitrate: 20-30 Mbps (for balance of quality and size)

KineMaster is a feature that supports projects that can be saved and edited later, which is useful if you're working on a video in several stages, like cutting a video today, and adding music and effects tomorrow.

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Method 5: Trimming through Google Photos (for quick export)

If you need to cut a video and send it to your messenger, use Google Photos, which automatically syncs media files and offers basic editing tools, including cropping, the main advantage is instant export to Google Drive or social networks without additional actions.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open Google Photos and find the video.
2. Slip on Edit (pencil icon) → Cut.
3. Move the white markers to select the fragment.
4. Click Save copy – the original will remain intact.

Error 3: Sound and video are not synchronized

This happens if you manually move the audio track when you trim it, or if the source file had problems syncing it, and in KineMaster you can manually adjust the sound to the video:

1. Divide audio and video into separate tracks (tap on the clip → Separate audio).
2. Move the audio track over the timeline until it matches the video.
3. Export the project again.

FAQ: Frequent questions about clipping videos on Xiaomi Redmi