How to add video to Xiaomi notes: all working methods

Notes app on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones allows you to save not only text, but also multimedia files – photos, audio and even video. However, many users are faced with the fact that the feature of adding videos is unstable or absent from the menu. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to insert video into notes on MIUI 12-14, including workarounds for models with limitations.

The problem lies in the policy of Xiaomi: by default, the application supports video formats.mp4 and.3gp, but imposes restrictions on the duration (usually up to 5 minutes) and file size (up to 50-100 MB depending on the version of MIUI). If your video is not inserted, it is not a bug, but a feature of the firmware.

Method 1: Standard Addition via the Insert Menu

The simplest method works on most devices with MIUI 13/14 and the latest versions of the Notes app (12.5.4 and later), suitable for short videos up to 3-5 minutes.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Notes app** and create a new note (button «+» lower-right).
• 📎 Click on the clip icon (or “Insert”) in the bottom toolbar.
• 🎥 Select the Video (or Multimedia) → Videos in older versions).
• 📂 Find the file you want in the gallery or file manager and confirm the insert.

If you don't have a Video on the menu, your version of the app doesn't support it, so move on to the following.

Video format MP4 or 3GP

Duration not exceeding 5 minutes

File size up to 100 MB

MIUI version 12 or later-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) after inserting the video, the sound may disappear. MIUI 13.0.4–13.0.6 Solution – Update firmware to 13.0.8 or later.

Method 2: Insert via Add File (for MIUI 12 and below)

Older versions of the Notes app (12.5.3 and below) don’t have a separate item for video, but you can insert a file through a shared manager.This method works on Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi 8 and other devices from 2019-2020.

How to do this:

1. Create a new note and click on the clip icon.
2. Select File (not “Image” or “Audio”!).
3. In the file manager, go to the video folder (usually DCIM/Camera or Movies).
4. Select the desired file and click Open.

The video will be displayed as an attachment with a player icon, and when you click it will be played by the built-in Mi Video player.

* When using cloud storage.

Method 3: Bypassing restrictions through Google Drive

If your video is too large or the format is not supported (for example,.mkv or.avi), you can upload it to Google Drive and paste the link into the note. MIUI.

Step-by-step:

• 📤 Upload the video to Google Drive (via browser or app).
• 🔗 Click on the file with the right button → Share. → Copy the link.
• 📝 Insert the link in a Xiaomi note. When you click it will open in the browser with the ability to view.

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To video played directly in the note without going to the browser, before inserting the link add the?preview parameter to it.=1. Example: https://drive.google.com/file/d/ID_File./view?preview=1

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No restrictions on size and format.
• ✅ Videos don’t take up space in the phone’s memory.
• ✅ Available from any device via the cloud.

⚠️ Note: When you delete a video from Google Drive, the link in the note will become invalid.We recommend backing up the file or using Mi Cloud (if you have a Xiaomi account).

Standard insertion through the menu

Through Google Drive or Cloud

I'll cut the video before insertion.

I don't add videos to my notes.-->

Method 4: Cutting the video before inserting

If your video exceeds size or duration limits but you want to paste it directly (without the cloud), you can crop it using the built-in Mi Video editor or third-party apps.

How to crop up video on Xiaomi:

1. Open the video in the Gallery or Video app.

For accurate trimming in time, use the applications:

• 🎬 CapCut (free, there are templates for social networks).
• 📱 InShot (convenient interface, supports) 4K).
• 🔪 KineMaster (for professional installation).

Method 5: Use of alternative note-taking applications

If the built-in Notes app on your Xiaomi doesn’t support video, consider alternatives.They offer advanced media features and device-to-device synchronization.

Top.-3 note-taking applications:

* On paid Microsoft 365 accounts.

How to transfer notes from Xiaomi to another app:

1. Export notes in.txt or.zip format via Settings → Export.
2. Import the file to a new application (e.g., OneNote via File → Import).
3. Add the video directly to the new post.

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The Notion app allows you to embed YouTube videos from a link without downloading a file to your device, saving space and speeding up sync.

Problem Solving: Video is not inserted or played

If you follow the instructions but no video is added, check out the following:

Frequent errors and ways to correct them:

• 🚫 Error: "Format not supported" Solution: Convert video to.mp4 codeced H.264 through HandBrake or VLC.
• 🕒 Error: "Video too long" Solution: Cut the video to 5 minutes or upload it to the cloud.
• 📱 Error: “Not enough memory” Solution: Clear the Notes app cache in Settings → Annexes.
• 🔊 Error: "No sound" Solution: Update MIUI Or play the video through MX Player.

If the problem persists, try resetting the app settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Notes → Storage → Clear data

⚠️ Warning: This will delete all local notes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about video in Xiaomi notes