How to overlay music on a video on a smartphone Xiaomi Redmi: from simple to advanced

Adding background music to video on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that both beginners and experienced users face: someone wants to voice a family video, someone wants to create a clip for social networks, and someone needs to add voice commentary to gameplay. Unlike iPhone, which often requires a computer, on Android (and Redmi in particular), the process can be performed directly on the phone — without unnecessary programs and complex manipulations.

But not all methods are equally convenient. MIUI In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, from built-in features to professional editors, and how to avoid typical errors: For example, why music can “move” in time after export or why the sound from the video disappears when the track is overlaid.

If you've never edited, start with the first two — they don't require you to install any additional software. Power users will be interested in the Kinemaster and CapCut sections, where we'll reveal advanced features like volume control on key frames or synchronization of music with action on video.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Version. MIUI: Some functions are available only for MIUI 12+ (You can find out in the settings → The phone).
• 🎵 Music format: Use files for better compatibility.mp3 or.m4a.
• 📹 Video resolution: the higher it is (for example, 4K), The longer the project will be processed.

Method 1: Standard application "Gallery" (without installing programs)

The fastest way to overlay music is to use the built-in editor in Xiaomi’s Gallery app**.It’s available on all Redmis (from Redmi Note 8 to Redmi 12 Pro).+) Supports basic installation functions.

To add an audio track:

1. Open the Gallery app** and select the video you want.
2. Press the Edit button** (the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. Go to the Music tab** (note in the tool menu).
4. Select a track from the suggested ones (or click Add Music** to download your file).
5. Adjust the volume of the original sound and superimposed music with sliders.
6. Click Save ** - the music video will appear in a separate Edited folder.

⚠️ Note: Built-in editor MIUI limiting:

⚠️ It doesn't allow you to cut the music in time -- the track will play from start to finish, even if the video is shorter, and you can't add multiple audio tracks or apply the effects of smooth appearance/disappearance of sound. in/out).

If you need more control over the sound, move on to the next method.

Method 2: Quick Video Editor (pre-installed on some models)

On the part of the Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro or POCO X4 Pro) preinstalled Quick Video Editor**, which offers more features than Gallery, but still remains easy to use.

Instructions for the overlay of music:

1. Open the Quick Video Editor and import the video (New Project button).
2. Click on the Audio icon** in the lower menu (speaker icon).
3. Choose the source of the music: 🎶 Standard tracks – library of free compositions. 📁 Local Files – Upload Yours.mp3. 🔍 Search – music selection by mood (not available on all models).

Drag the audio track onto the timeline and match it with the video.

"Pruning"**

1080p

720p

💡 Useful advice:

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If the music sounds louder than the video, reduce the volume to -12 dB in the audio track settings. This is the standard level for background sound.

Unlike the gallery, you can:

• 🔄 Add several audio tracks (e.g. music) + voice-over).
• ⏱️ Adjust music playback delay (if you need to start the track not from the first frame).
• 🎛️ Apply effects such as echoes or changes in tone.

Method 3: CapCut is the best choice for social networks

If you're editing videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts, CapCut is the perfect solution: it's free, supports Russian, and optimized for vertical video.

Step-by-step:

"Audio mixer"**

"Synchronization"**

1080p

25 Mbps

📌 Key conclusion:

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CapCut automatically tells trending video formats for social media (e.g. 15-60 seconds for Reels) and saves time for customizing export parameters.

Additional CapCut chips for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 🎭 Switching effects between clips (e.g. Zoom or Glitch).
• 🗣️ Automatic speech decoding in subtitles (useful for accessibility).
• 🔄 Installation templates - ready-made blanks for streams, reviews or vlogs.

⚠️ Attention:

⚠️ When exported to CapCut, the video may take up more space than the original.If Redmi memory is full, select the format 720p or clear the app cache in Settings → Annexes → CapCut → Memory.

Method 4: Kinemaster for professional installation

If you want multitrack sound, chromacay or color correction, the Kinemaster app is the best choice. It is paid (from 299). ₽/months), but offers a free watermarked trial.

How to put music in Kinemaster:

H.264

30-50 Mbps

📊 CapCut and Kinemaster Comparison for Xiaomi Redmi:

🔧 Technical nuance:

On weak Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) Kinemaster can slow down when working with video in 4K. In this case:

• Close the background applications (use Settings) → Annexes → Clear the memory).
• Reduce the project resolution to 1080p.
• Turn off high quality preview (Settings) → Productivity).

Method 5: Online Services (if you don’t want to install software)

If your Xiaomi Redmi has little space or you don’t want to download additional apps, you can use online editors. They work directly in the Chrome or Mi Browser browser.

Top.-3 music-supply:

Kapwing

https://www.kapwing.com/tools/add-music-to-video

• 🔹 Supports multitrack sound.

⚠️ Attention:

⚠️ Online services require you to upload video to a remote server, and if your video contains sensitive information (such as surveillance footage), use offline applications like CapCut or Kinemaster.

📌 Checklist before using the online service:

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced Xiaomi Redmi users face challenges when overlaying music, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

1.Music and video are not synchronized

If the sound is moving in time, check:

• 🔄 Video format: Some applications are not working properly with.MKV. Convert to.MP4 through VLC.
• ⏱️ Frame rate: if the video is shot at 60 FPS, The editorial board is set to 30. FPS, sound will fall behind.
• 📱 Phone performance: Redmi with 4GB of RAM (like Redmi 10) can cause lag when rendering.Try to export the project in lower resolution.

2.The original sound from the video has disappeared

If the voice or noise from the video is lost after the music is overdone:

• 🔊 In the audio track settings, check if the original sound is turned off (in CapCut, this is the button "Disable the sound of the clip»**).
• 🎛️ In Kinemaster, make sure that the volume of the original track is not set to 0%.
• 🔄 Try exporting the project in a different format (e.g,.MOV instead.MP4).

3. Low quality of sound after export

If the music has become "wheezy" or has lost its bass:

• 🎵 Before importing, convert the track to 320 kbps (available via Audacity or Online Audio Converter).
• 📊 In the export settings, select “High Quality”** (in CapCut this is an option). HD 1080p).
• 🔊 In Kinemaster, turn off audio compression (Settings) → Audio. → Quality: High quality).

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