How to crop video on the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: standard and hidden ways

Why clipping video on a smartphone is convenient and fast

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 with its powerful processor Helio G85 and 4 GB of RAM perfectly copes not only with shooting video in 1080p@60fps resolution, but also with its subsequent processing. Cut the video directly on the phone - means to save time on transferring files to the computer, avoid loss of quality during conversion and immediately share the result in messengers or social networks.

Redmi Note 9 owners often face the need to remove unnecessary footage: too long intro, unsuccessful ending or accidentally caught in the frame of the hand. Fortunately, MIUI offers several built-in tools for this, and the Google Play store is full of specialized applications. But how to choose the best way not to lose quality and spend hours studying complex editors?

In this article, we will analyze 5 proven methods of clipping video – from standard features of the Xiaomi Gallery to professional applications with 4K support. You will learn which method is suitable for quick editing, and which is for fine-tuning time stamps while maintaining the original resolution.

Method 1: Built-in editor in the Gallery app

The most obvious and quick way to crop video on the Redmi Note 9 is to use Xiaomi’s standard Gallery app, which is pre-installed on all MIUI devices and does not require additional software, and the main advantage of this method is to maintain the original quality of the video without recoding, unless you apply additional effects.

To crop the video through the Gallery, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Gallery app** and find the video file you want.
2. Slip through the video to open it in full screen mode, then click the Edit button** (the scissors icon in the bottom menu).
3. In the editor that opens, select the “Pruning” tab** (an icon with two vertical lines).
4. Drag the sliders on the timeline to set the beginning and end of the fragment. Use the "Framework Mode" button** (magnifying glass icon) for fine-tuning.
5. Click Save and select Export Quality: Original, High or Medium.

Note that if you choose a lower quality than the original, the video will be recoded, which can lead to loss of detail, especially in dynamic scenes.

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⚠️ Warning: When clipping video longer than 10 minutes through a standard Gallery, the interface may be slowed down, in which case we recommend using alternative methods or splitting the video into parts.

Method 2: Google Photos – Cloud Editor with AI Improvements

Google Photos is often overlooked, though it offers one of the most convenient video editors with automatic enhancements, and the main advantage of this method is synchronization with the cloud, which allows you to start editing on the phone and finish on the computer. In addition, Google AI can automatically stabilize a jittery video and improve color reproduction.

Instructions for pruning through Google Photos:

• 📱 Install the Google Photos app from the Play Market if it is not preinstalled.
• 📂 Open the video in the app and tap the Edit icon** (pencil in the bottom menu).
• ⏱️ Go to the "Pruning" tab** and drag the sliders on the timeline.
• 🎬 Press "Save copy"** to keep the original intact.

Benefits of Google Photos:

• 🔍 Automatic video stabilization (useful for hand recordings)
• 🎨 Ability to apply filters and color adjustments without loss of quality.
• ☁️ Free cloud storage (up to 15 GB for High Quality video)

However, there are limitations: the maximum resolution for editing is 1080p, and video in 4K will be automatically compressed, and there is no feature of cropping on the edges (crop), which can be critical for changing the aspect ratio.

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Method 3: CapCut – Professional Editor with Effects

If you need to not only crop videos, but also add transitions, text or music, CapCut is the perfect choice. It's a free editor from ByteDance (TikTok creators), optimized for mobile devices. It supports video in up to 4K resolution and offers hundreds of templates for quick editing.

How to crop the video in CapCut on Redmi Note 9:

1. Download CapCut from the Play Market and open the app.
2. Click on “New Project” and select the video you want.
3. On the timeline at the bottom, drag the edges of the clip to crop the beginning or end.
4. For accurate trimming, use the “Separation” function** and remove unnecessary segments.
5. Export video by selecting resolution up to 4K and bitrate up to 120 Mbps.

CapCut stands out among analogues thanks to:

• 🎵 Built-in library of licensed music and sound effects.
• 📐 Mask tool** for cutting video in non-standard shapes (e.g., circle or heart).
• 🤖 Automatic creation of subtitles with support for Russian language.

⚠️ Note: When exporting video in the highest quality4K 60fps) Redmi Note 9 may overheat the processor, we recommend to monitor the temperature of the device or use the mode 1080p for long rollers.

Method 4: InShot – Simplicity and Functionality

InShot is ideal for those looking for a balance between simplicity and advanced features, allowing you to crop videos in both time and edge (crop), add text overlays, and even create collages from multiple clips. It is especially convenient that InShot saves editing history, allowing you to go back to previous versions of the project.

The following is a step-by-step guide for Redmi Note 9:

• 📥 Install InShot from the Play Market and open it.
• 🎥 Select Video and import the file you want.
• ⏳ On the timeline, move the yellow markers to crop the beginning/end.
• 🖼️ To trim at the edges, click "Cadrize"** and select the aspect ratio (e.g. 9:16 for storis).

InShot offers unique features:

The downside of InShot is that it has a watermark on the free version, and to remove it, you'll either have to pay for a premium subscription or export low-resolution video (up to 480p) where no watermark is added.

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If you need to crop videos for Instagram Reels, InShot has a special template with an optimal 9:16 aspect ratio and automatically adding music from the library.

Method 5: VLC for Android – Universal Player with Editor

Many people know VLC as a powerful media player, but few use its built-in video editor, which is suitable for those who are looking for a minimalist tool without unnecessary features and advertising. VLC does not recode video when cropping, unless you use additional filters, which guarantees the original quality.

How to clip video via VLC on Redmi Note 9:

1. Install VLC for Android from the Play Market.


2. Open the video in the app and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.




3. Select "Edit" → "Prune."




4. Set the starting and ending points on the time scale.




5. Save the new file by selecting the format (recommended MP4 with the codec H.264).

Advantages of VLC:

• 🚀 There are no ads or watermarks even in the free version.
• 🔧 Support for rare formats (e.g., MKV or AVI).
• 📊 Ability to crop video without recoding ("Lossless" option**).

However, the editor interface in VLC looks outdated compared to CapCut or InShot, and the edge trimming feature is not here, but it is the only application on the list that allows you to crop 4K HDR video without losing the color space of BT.2020.

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VLC is the only editor on this list that supports 4K HDR video clipping without converting to SDR.

Comparison of methods: which to choose for your task

To determine the best method of clipping video on Redmi Note 9, evaluate your priorities:

Selection recommendations:

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When clipping videos on Redmi Note 9, users often face typical problems that lead to loss of quality or failure, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

1. Loss of quality while saving: Reason: Choosing low bitrate or export resolution. Solution: Manually set 1080p/60fps and a bitrate of at least 20 Mbps for dynamic scenes.
2. The app hangs when cropping long videos: Reason: Lack of RAM (on the Redmi Note 9 only 4 GB of RAM). Solution: Close all background apps or break the video into parts for 5-10 minutes.
3. Failure to save changes: Reason: No permission to write to the folder. Solution: Check permissions for the application in Settings → Applications → Permissions.
4. Sound distortion after cropping: Reason: Disparate sampling frequency of audio and video. Solution: In CapCut or InShot, select the "Sync audio" option** before exporting.

Another common mistake is ignoring aspect ratios, for example, if you crop Instagram Reels videos in a standard Gallery, the final file will be 16:9 instead of the required 9:16. Always check the final ratio in your export settings!

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If after clipping the video “trembles” when playing, try to enable the option “Stabilization” (gyroscope icon) in CapCut – this will eliminate micro jerks.

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