How to Cut Videos on Xiaomi Redmi: From Standard Tools to Professional Apps

Cutting down video on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that every second user faces. Whether you want to remove excess footage from the video, prepare content for TikTok or Instagram Reels, or simply reduce the file size before sending it to the messenger. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided built-in tools, and the Google Play store offers dozens of specialized applications. But how to choose the best way not to lose quality and not spend hours processing?

In this article, we’ll look at 5 working methods for cutting video on Redmi, from the standard MIUI gallery to professional editors like CapCut and KineMaster, and see which is suitable for fast cropping on the go and which is for fine-tuning while maintaining the original resolution, with a special focus on the hidden features of MIUI 14/15, which allow you to crop video without installing third-party apps, but are known to less than 20% of users.

The most obvious and quick way is to use the built-in editor in the Gallery app, which is available on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones with MIUI 12 and higher, including the latest Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and Redmi 12.

To clip the video through the gallery:

  1. Open the Gallery app and select the desired video file.
  2. Slip the Edit button (scissors or pencil icon in the bottom menu).
  3. In the editor that opens, go to the Pruning tab (the icon with the frame).
  4. Drag the yellow markers on the timeline to establish the beginning and end of the fragment.
  5. Click Save and select Export Quality (Original, High or Standard).

Note that MIUI 14/15 has a real-time preview feature for the cropped fragment, which allows you to fine-tune the boundaries without keeping the rough versions.

  • 🔹 No video with resolution above is supported 4K@30fps (on the Redmi Note 12 Pro and older).
  • 🔹 No way to add transitions or overlay music.
  • 🔹 When maintained in standard quality, the video is compressed to 720p.

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If the video is slowing down when playing, try saving it in MP4 (H.264) instead of HEVC format, which will solve the problem on 90% of devices.

2.Use of the Video Editor app from Xiaomi

Many users don’t know that the Xiaomi Redmi has the Video Editor app installed by default, which offers more features than the standard gallery, but remains lightweight and does not overload the system, suitable for cropping, overlaying music and basic editing.

Instructions for pruning:

  1. Run the Video Editor (if it is not on the home screen, search through the application search).
  2. Select a new project → add a video from the gallery.
  3. On the timeline, tap the video and select Cut.
  4. Set start and end markers using sliders or manual time entry (accuracy up to 0.1 second).
  5. Click Ready → Export and select the resolution (up to 1080p in the free version).

Advantages of Video Editor:

  • 🎬 Support for multi-track editing (you can crop several videos and glue them together).
  • 🎵 Ability to add background music from the library or record voice comment.
  • 📱 Optimized for weak processors (works smoothly even on Redmi) 9A).

Make sure that the video is not in MKV format (convert to MP4)

Close background applications to speed up rendering

Connect charging if the video is >5 minutes long

Check the vacant space (export takes in) 1.5-2 times the original)-->

However, there are also disadvantages:

⚠️ Note: When exporting in Video Editor on Redmi with MIUI 13 And below it may disappear the sound in the first 1-2 And then you can take a second of clipping. 0.5 seconds from the desired frame when trimming.

3. Professional pruning in CapCut and KineMaster

If you want advanced features - like frame-to-frame pruning, overlaying effects or exporting to 4K HDR - it's worth looking at third-party apps.The two most popular options for Xiaomi Redmi are CapCut (from TikTok developers) and KineMaster.

Compare their capabilities in the table:

FunctionCapCutKineMaster
Max: Export authorization4K@60fps4K@30fps (free watermark)
Precision of pruningTo 0.01 seconds.To 0.1 second.
Support for HEVCYes (with MIUI 14)Yes (requires manual adjustment)
Auto-saving projectsYeah (to the cloud)Only in the paid version.
Processor loadMedium (optimized for the Snapdragon 6/7 series)High (can lay on Redmi 10 and below)

Instructions for CapCut:

  1. Install the app from Google Play (weight ~150MB).
  2. Create a new project and import the video.
  3. Tap the clip on the timeline. → Cut off.
  4. Use yellow markers for rough trimming or enter the time manually for accurate.
  5. Apply effects (if necessary) and export to Settings → Resolution → 4K.
How to remove the watermark in KineMaster without buying the Pro version?
1. Export the watermark video. 2. Open it in any video player and take a watermark screenshot. 3. In CapCut or PicsArt, use the Remove Objects (AI) tool to erase the logo. 4. Save the video clean. This method works for static watermarks on a monochromatic background.

KineMaster is for those who plan to edit regularly, with more templates and effects, and CapCut is for quick trimming with minimal quality loss, especially if you upload content to TikTok or YouTube Shorts.

MIUI Standard Gallery

Video editor from Xiaomi

CapCut

KineMaster

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4. Cutting video via Google Photos

If you have Google Photos installed on your Xiaomi Redmi, you can crop the video right in it, which is convenient because all changes are synced to the cloud, and you can continue editing on another device.

Step-by-step:

  1. Open Google Photos and find the right video.
  2. Slip it → click Edit (pencil icon).
  3. Select the Cut (Scissors) tab.
  4. Move white markers on the timeline or enter the beginning/end manually.
  5. Click Save copy – the original will remain intact.

Pros of the method:

  • ☁️ Automatic sync with the cloud (15GB available for free).
  • 🔍 Smart Suggest offers to automatically crop “extra” frames (for example, the beginning / end with a black screen).
  • 📱 It works even on weak devices (Redmi). 8A, Redmi 9C).

Cons:

  • ❌ Maximum export authorization — 1080p (even if the original 4K).
  • ❌ No way to add transitions or music.
  • ❌ When cropping long videos (>10 minutes) there may be a "failed to save" error, in which case break the video into parts.

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Google Photos is the best choice for those who value synchronization between devices and do not need professional tools, but for video in 4K or high bitrate, it is better to use CapCut or built-in Video Editor.

5. Online services for clipping video without installing applications

If you don’t want to download additional programs or your Redmi has little space, you can use online services that run directly in the Chrome or Mi Browser browser, but require stable Internet.

Top.-3 service-tested:

  1. Clideo (link) 🔹 Supports formats MP4, MOV, AVI. 🔹 Max. file size - 500 MB (free). 🔹 There is a function of turning and pruning in proportions (1:1, 16:9, etc.).
  2. Kapwing (link) 🔹 Works without registration. 🔹 Allows you to crop the video to within 1 frame. 🔹 There is a built-in format converter.

Online Video Cutter

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  • 🔹 The easiest interface (suitable for beginners).
  • 🔹 Maintains video up to 4K.
  • 🔹 You can cut multiple files at the same time.

⚠️ Note: When uploading videos to online services, do not use public Wi-Fi networks (for example, in cafes or airports).This involves the risk of data interception, especially if the video contains personal information. VPN or use the mobile internet.

The benefits of online pruning:

  • 🌐 No need to install applications.
  • 💾 Doesn't take up space on the device.
  • 🔧 Suitable for rare use (no need to keep the editor in your phone's memory).

Disadvantages:

  • ⚠️ Data breach risk (especially for sensitive videos).
  • ⚠️ File size limit (usually up to 500 MB).
  • ⚠️ Dependence on Internet speed (with a slow connection, exports can take hours).