You shot a long video on Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, but you need to leave only the key point? Or do you want to remove unnecessary footage before sending to the messenger? clipping video on Xiaomi smartphones does not require a computer — everything can be done directly on the phone in 2-3 minutes. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways: from built-in editor to professional applications with effects.
Important: The methods work on all current Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models running MIUI 12–14 (including HyperOS). If your phone is released before 2019, some features may not be available – check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
The main question is that video quality will not deteriorate if you use the original tools of Xiaomi or proven applications from Google Play. But converting formats (for example, from HEVC to H.264) can reduce the detail - we will talk about this in the section on export.
1.Standard video editor in Xiaomi Gallery
The fastest way is to use the built-in Video Editor tool, which is available directly from the Gallery app, which supports cropping without loss of quality and works even without the Internet.
How to open the editor:
- 📁 Open the Gallery app and find the right video.
- ✏️ Tap on video. → Click Edit (scissors icon in the bottom menu).
- 🎬 In the editor that opens, select the Cut tab (an icon with two vertical lines).
The trim interface is intuitive: sliders on the edges of the timeline allow you to choose the beginning and end of a fragment. On Xiaomi models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the “Precise trim” function with frame-by-frame movement is available – hold your finger on the slider for activation.
Make sure the selected snippet does not exceed 10 minutes (standard editor limit)
Check the soundtrack - sometimes synchronization disappears when pruning
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Once you have set the boundaries, click Ready → Save as new. The video will be saved to the DCIM → Edited folder in the same resolution as the original (e.g. 1080p or 4K).
⚠️ Note: If the video is filmed in format HEIF/HEVC (mov extension, standard editor can automatically convert it to.mov MP4 To avoid this, use the methods in the section. 3 or 4.
Trimming through the Camera appendix (for new models)
On smartphones Xiaomi 2022-2026 release (for example, Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+) in the camera app has a built-in mini-editor. It is inferior to a full gallery in functionality, but allows you to quickly crop the video immediately after shooting.
Instructions:
- Open the Camera app and go to the Video section.
- Shoot the video or select the existing one in the thumbnails on the right.
- Slip on the Edit badge (pencil) → Cut off.
- Move the sliders and press Save.
The feature of this method: the editor saves the video in the original resolution, but limits the length of the fragment to 5 minutes.
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3. Google Photos app: Cumbage with cloud backup
If you sync media files with Google Photos, you can crop the video right in this service.
- 🔄 Automatic backup of the original to the cloud.
- 📱 Cross-platform – you can edit on your phone and on your computer.
- 🎨 Additional tools: stabilization, color correction, adding music.
How to crop up videos in Google Photos:
- Open the app and find the video.
- Slip on it → click Edit (the icon with three stripes).
- Select Cut and set the boundaries of the fragment.
- Click Save copy – the video will appear in a separate Edited folder.
⚠️ Note: When cropping through Google Photos video with resolution above 1080p Automatically compressed to Full HD. To avoid losses, change the quality settings in Google Photos in advance. → Quality of loading on the original.
How to return the original video after the clipping?
4. Professional cropping in CapCut (with effects and music)
For those who want to cut video clips and add transitions, text or music, the free CapCut app (developed by ByteDance, creators of TikTok) is suitable.
- 🎵 Automatic synchronization of cropping with music bits.
- 📏 Precise trimming with precision to the frame (useful for tyctoic installation).
- 🔧 Exports to 4K 60 FPS watermarked.
Step-by-step:
- Install CapCut from Google Play and open it.
- Click New Project → select a video from the gallery.
- On the timeline, move the red markers to the boundaries of the desired fragment.
- Slip on the fragment → Separate to remove unnecessary parts.
- Click Export and select the resolution (recommended 1080p or 4K).
CapCut has the advantage of being able to save a project and return to editing later, for example if you cut a video but then decided to add subtitles or a filter.
| Function | Xiaomi Standard Editor | Google Photo | CapCut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Fragment length. | 10 minutes. | Not limited. | 30 minutes. |
| 4K support | Yes. | No (max. 1080p) | Yes. |
| Additional effects | No. | Basic (color, cropping) | Filters, transitions, text |
| Preservation of the project | No. | No. | Yes. |
5. File Manager cropping (for power users)
If the video is stored in MKV or AVI format, standard Xiaomi editors may not open it, in which case the file manager Mi File Manager (preinstalled on all Xiaomi smartphones) or the third-party FX File Explorer application will help.
Algorithm of action:
- Open Mi File Manager and find the video in the DCIM or Movies folder.
- Hold your finger on the file → select Open with → Video Editor.
- If the video doesn’t open, install VLC for Android (it supports cropping through the Tools → Edit menu).
This method is suitable for technically complex formats, but has a limitation: you can not precisely configure the boundaries of the fragment - only rough cropping for key frames.
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If the video is twitching after trimming, try converting it to MP4 through the Video Converter app. Select High Quality preset and tick the Save Metadata box.
Comparison of methods: which one to choose?
The choice of pruning method depends on your goals:
- 📱 Quickly and without installing programs → Standard Editor in Gallery or Chamber.
- ☁️ Synchronization with the cloud → Google Photo.
- 🎬 Additional editing (music, text) → CapCut.
- 🔧 Working with rare formats → VLC or FX File Explorer.
For most Xiaomi users, there are built-in tools, but if you often mount videos for social networks, install CapCut — it is free and optimized for smartphones with MIUI.
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On Xiaomi models with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi 12C), the standard editor can slow down when working with 4K video. In this case, use CapCut or crop the video on your computer.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even with simple tools, users face challenges, and here are the most common ones:
- Video is saved without sound Reason: In the export settings, the option Enable audio is disabled. Solution: check the checkbox in the save menu (in CapCut or the standard editor).
- Loss of quality after pruning Reason: Automatic conversion to H.264 instead of HEVC. Solution: in CapCut, select Export → Permission → Original.
- The application does not see video The reason: the file is corrupted or has a non-standard format (for example,.mkv). Solution: convert the video to MP4 via VLC.
If the video jumps or slows after clipping, check the bitrate in the export settings. The optimal value for Full HD is 8-12 Mbit / s, for 4K - 20-30 Mbit / s.