How to Cut Audio on Xiaomi: From Standard Tools to Professional Apps

Cutting audio files on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that both amateur musicians and those who edit podcasts or simply want to cut unnecessary pieces from voice recordings. Unlike computers that have Audacity or Adobe Audition for this purpose, the process may seem less obvious on mobile devices. However, the manufacturer has provided built-in tools, and dozens of specialized applications are available on Google Play, from the simplest to semi-professional.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current audio clipping methods on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, from the standard Gallery editor to advanced programs like Lexis Audio Editor or WaveEditor. We’ll focus on the nuances of supported formats (.mp3,.wav,.m4a), duration restrictions, and how to maintain original sound quality. If you’re looking for a way to quickly remove the silence at the beginning of a track or cut a piece from a ringtone song, here are the step-by-step instructions with pictures and videos.

Important: the methods differ depending on the MIUI version (especially for MIUI 14 and later) and the device model. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the built-in editor works differently than on the Redmi Note 10.

1. Cut audio through the standard “Gallery” Xiaomi

The easiest way is to use the built-in editor in the Gallery app, which is available on all devices with MIUI 12 and later. It supports basic cropping functions for.mp3,.m4a and.wav audio files, but has a duration limit (up to 10 minutes).

To clip audio through the Gallery:

1. Open the Gallery app and go to the Audio tab (or Albums → Audio on some models).
2. Select the desired file and tap it - the player will open.
3. Click on the icon. ✂️ Edit (or More) → Cut in old versions MIUI).
4. Move the sliders on the timeline to select the beginning and end of the fragment. Use the +1c and -1c buttons to fine-tune the snippets.
5. Click Save – the file will be saved as a copy with the prefix cut in the title.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 when trimmed through the Gallery, the bitrate of the output file is automatically reduced to 128 kbit / s, even if the original was 320 kbit / s. To avoid loss of quality, use third-party applications (see section 3).

Update the Gallery app to the latest version

Make sure the file is not DRM protected (for example, Apple Music tracks won’t be cut)

Check the space available – a copy of the file will take up as much space as the original

Close other applications that use the microphone (such as voice assistants)

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Pruning of voice recordings in the Dictophone app

If you need to crop your voice notes or microphone recordings, use the standard Dictaphone app (or Records on some models) that supports cropping without transcoding, which is important for maintaining voice quality.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the recorder and find the desired entry in the list.
• 🎵 Slip on the record, then click the icon. ✏️ Edit (or ⋮ → Cut off).
• ⏱️ Move the sliders to highlight the desired fragment. Use the button for convenience. ▶️ audition.
• 💾 Click Save as a New File – The Original Record Will Stay Untouched.

The advantage of this method is that it supports the.amr and.awb formats, which are often used for voice messages on WhatsApp or Telegram. However, there is no way to change the bitrate or apply effects (for example, noise cancellation).

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If there is no crop button in the Dictator, update the app via Google Play or install it manually from apkmirror.com (select the version for your Xiaomi model).

3. Top.-5 audio clipping applications on Xiaomi

Standard MIUI tools are suitable for basic tasks, but if you need advanced features — such as volume normalization, effects overlay or multi-track projects — you will have to install third-party software. We tested dozens of applications and selected the best for Xiaomi devices:

For most Xiaomi users, the Lexis Audio Editor is the best choice, combining simplicity and professional features. If you need cropping without unnecessary options (for example, for ringtones), MP3 Cutter is suitable.

Standard MIUI tools

Lexis Audio Editor

WaveEditor

MP3 Cutter

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4. Cutting audio on Xiaomi via PC (with quality preservation)

If you need to trim an audio file without any loss of quality (for example, for professional processing), it is better to do it on a computer. To do this, connect Xiaomi to your PC via a USB-C cable and use programs like Audacity (free) or Adobe Audition (paid).

Step-by-step instructions for Audacity:

1. Download and install Audacity from the official website audacityteam.org.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Copy the audio file to your computer (for example, in the Downloads folder).
4. Open the file in Audacity, select the fragment with the mouse and press PrtScr (or Ctrl+T for tag trimming).
5. Export the result in WAV (lossless) or MP3 format with a bitrate of 320 kbit/s.

⚠️ Note: When transferring files through MTP on some Xiaomi models, for example, POCO F5) You may experience a device not recognized error, and to avoid this, turn it on in the developer settings (Settings). → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times) Debugging option USB.

5.Creating a ringtone from cropped audio

One of the most popular audio cropping scenarios on Xiaomi is to create a custom ringtone. Once you have cropped a piece (for example, via Ringdroid or Lexis Audio Editor), it should be assigned as the ringtone of the call:

Instructions for MIUI 14:

• 📁 Place the cropped file in the Ringtones folder on internal memory (create it manually if it is not available).
• 🔊 Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → The ringing melody.
• 🎵 In the list, select Local Melodies – your file will appear there.
• ✅ Slip the file to set it as a ringtone.

If the melody doesn’t appear on the list, check out:

• 📌 File format – only supported.mp3,.m4a and.ogg.
• 📌 The length of the file is no more than 30 seconds (for an alarm clock - up to 1 minute).
• 📌 The folder should be called Ringtones (with a capital letter, without spaces).

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To make the ringtone sound louder than standard, before saving in Lexis Audio Editor, apply the Normalization effect (set the level -1 dB).

6. Cutting audio in video (for Reels, TikTok, YouTube)

If you need to crop the audio track inside a video file (like for TikTok or YouTube Shorts), use the CapCut or KineMaster app. Both support audio and video separation, as well as accurate timeline trimming.

Instructions for CapCut:

1. Import the video to the project and tap it on a timeline.
2. Click Divide audio – the audio track will detach from the video.
3. Select the audio track and trim it with sliders (or scissors). ✂️).
4. Export the project with 1080p and 60 FPS settings for better quality.

⚠️ Note: When cutting audio in video via CapCut on Xiaomi with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), there may be a sound synchronization bug. To avoid this, click Preview before exporting and make sure that audio and video match.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When cutting audio on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the app settings (for standard MIUI tools):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find a Gallery or Recorder and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Reset Settings.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions