Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 have become powerful multimedia centers that allow not only to shoot, but also to fully process content directly on the device. Users often face the need to quickly remove unnecessary frames at the beginning or end of the video to share it in the messenger or social network. The standard gallery MIUI offers a basic but quite functional tool for solving this task without installing additional software.
The editing process can vary depending on the version of the MIUI shell and the installed version of the Gallery app. In some cases, the interface may differ slightly, but the logic of actions remains the same throughout the Xiaomi ecosystem. It is important to understand that embedded tools are ideal for quick editing, while complex projects require more advanced solutions.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to crop video recordings on your device, you will learn about the hidden functions of a standard player, the features of working with high-resolution files and how to save the result in the desired format.
Use of the built-in editor in the MIUI Gallery
The fastest way to get a video file in order is to use the pre-installed toolkit, and to do so, open the Gallery app and find the video you want, and click on it, you'll be in viewing mode, where the edit button is hidden at the bottom of the screen or in the "More" menu (three dots).
Once you enter editing mode, select the Crop tool. A timeline will appear on the screen with sliders around the edges. As you move them, you set new boundaries for the start and end of playback, and the system shows real-time previews of changes, allowing you to cut off the extra with high accuracy.
Special attention should be paid to saving the result. When you press the Save button, the system will offer two options: overwrite the original file or create a copy. The second option is safer, since it leaves the original intact in case of editing errors.
⚠️ Note: When you save over the original file, it will be impossible to restore deleted frames without a backup. Always check the result before confirming the action.
The editor's functionality goes beyond trimming, and the same menu also has tools for overlaying filters, adding text, and even creating a slideshow from selected frames, but for the basic task of changing the duration of these options, these options are more than enough.
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Working with the Mi Video app
Owners of Redmi Note 8 devices often ignore the standard video player Mi Video, unaware of its rich capabilities. This application not only plays content, but also contains a full-fledged video editor, which sometimes works more stable than the module built into the gallery.
When you start the app, find the file you want in the list. In the bottom control panel, look for an icon that looks like a scissor or a magic wand, which indicates you're entering edit mode. Here, the interface can be more extensive, offering additional framing settings.
One of the key features of Mi Video is that it can be precisely frame-by-frame navigation, which is critical when you need to crop a video exactly by the movement of an object or a change of frame, and the accuracy of the setting is higher than in a standard gallery.
After the manipulation is complete, press the export button. The system will suggest selecting the quality of the final file. For the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, the best choice is to save in 1080p resolution, since this is the native screen resolution of the device, which provides a balance between quality and file size.
- 🎥 Support for various video file formats, including MKV and AVI.
- ✂️ Accurate adjustment of trimming boundaries with step to frame.
- 💾 Possibility of batch processing of several rollers.
- 🎨 Basic filters and transition effects.
Cutting video via Google Photos
An alternative to Xiaomi’s native apps is the standard Google Photos app, which is pre-installed on most Google-certified devices, and its interface is minimalist, and processing algorithms are optimized for fast work even on mid-range devices.
Open the video in the app and click Change. In the bottom menu, select the framing tool. The principle of operation is similar to the previous methods: you move the restrictive frames, cutting off unnecessary parts of the timekeeping.
The main advantage of Google Photos is cloud sync. If you clip the video here, the changes can be stored in the cloud, which will free up space on your Redmi Note 8 internal drive. 4K roller.
It’s worth noting that the functionality of Google Photos cropping can be limited compared to specialized editors. Here you will not find complex transitions or work with layers, but for a quick household task – it is the perfect and easy tool.
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Third-party applications for professional pruning
If built-in tools are scarce and more complex editing is needed, third-party apps from the Google Play store come to the rescue, with InShot, KineMaster and VivaVideo leading the niche, allowing not only cropping, but also overlaying music, text and effects.
Installing this app gives you access to multitrack editing, so you can cut the middle of the video by gluing the remaining parts together, which is harder to do with standard tools, and the interface of these programs is usually adapted for a vertical phone.
It’s important to remember that resource-intensive applications like KineMaster can be demanding of the Redmi Note 8’s Snapdragon 665 processor. When exporting high-resolution long video, the device can heat up and render it in a matter of minutes.
| Annex | Difficulty | Watermark | Functional |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUI Gallery | Low. | No. | Basic |
| Google Photo | Low. | No. | Basic + Cloud |
| InShot | Medium | Got it (can be removed) | Expanded |
| KineMaster | Tall. | Got it. | Professional |
When choosing third-party software, carefully examine the permissions the app requests. Video editors need access to media files, but requesting contacts or locations is often redundant and may indicate data collection.
Quality settings and preservation formats
When cropping video on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 critical, the issue of final quality remains: the source file can be written in 4K or 1080p resolution at 60 fps. The editor must maintain these parameters so that there is no degradation of the image.
Embedded MIUI editors usually retain source settings. However, when using third-party applications, export menus often appear where you can (artificially) understate bitrate or resolution to save space. For social networks like Instagram or TikTok, 720p is enough.
The file format also plays a role. Standard for Android is the MP4 container with the H.264 codec. This is the most compatible option. Some advanced editors may offer the HEVC format (H.265), which provides better compression, but may not play on older devices.
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Keep the master copy as high as possible, even if you want low for social media, you can't make high from low quality, and it's easy to make low from high.
Note the aspect ratio. If you're shooting horizontally and cutting for a vertical story, make sure that you don't lose an important part of the image when you're framing. The editors have a 16:9 aspect change function by 9:16.
Solutions to problems in editing
Redmi Note 8 users may experience a situation where video is not played or has a black screen after clipping, often due to codec incompatibility or an error when encoding a new file, in which case try changing the format of the save or using a different editor.
Another common problem is the lack of sound after trimming, which can happen if you accidentally shifted the audio track or chose a format that does not support audio streaming. Check your export settings before final saving.
If the gallery crashes when trying to save heavy video, try clearing the app's cache. Go to Settings → Apps → Gallery → Memory → Clear the cache. This won't delete your photos, but it can fix bugs in the program.
⚠️ Note: If you are cutting the video in 4K The phone starts to heat up and slow down, interrupt the process, let the device cool down to avoid trottling the processor and possible battery damage.
In rare cases, the problem is overflowing memory. To encode a new video, the system needs a temporary buffer. If the space is less than 500 MB, the operation may not be successful.
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For most tasks on the Redmi Note 8, built-in MIUI tools are enough. Installing third-party applications is justified only when you need complex installation or imposition of effects.