How to crop a song on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro: from standard tools to professional apps

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is one of those smartphones that still remains relevant due to the balanced characteristics and support of MIUI. But even with such a proven time of the device there are nuances: for example, not all users know how to quickly cut your favorite tune right on your phone without resorting to a computer. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from built-in MIUI functions to specialized applications that will turn any song into a perfect ringtone or notification.

The Redmi 8 Pro is a feature that runs on MIUI 12-14 (depending on the firmware version), where some features are hidden or moved, and we take all these subtleties into account to make sure that the instructions work independently of the shell version, and you learn how to avoid loss of sound quality when cropping — this is critical if you tune the alarm clock or important notifications.

Don't have time to read everything? Use a quick guide:

• 🎵 Standard editor MIUI — The easiest way, but with format limitations.
• ✂️ Apps to cutters (Ringtone Maker, MP3 Cutter – more features, but require installation.
• 📱 Online services – if you do not want to download software, but you need the Internet.
• 🔧 File Manager – for those who like manual control.

1.Pruning through the standard Music app (MIUI)

The most obvious but little-known way is to use the built-in Mi Music player (or "Music" in Russian firmware), a method that requires no additional software installation and works even without the Internet, but there's a caveat: the cropping feature is only available for MP3 files.

To cut the tune:

1. Open the Music app and find the track you want to edit.
2. Click on the three dots next to the song title and select Set as a ringtone.
3. In the window open, tap on the icon of scissors (or the inscription “Tear off”).
4. Move the sliders on the timeline to pick the beginning and end of the fragment, maximum duration of 30 seconds.
5. Click Save and select where to apply the cropped file: like a ringtone, notification melody, or alarm clock.

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⚠️ Note: If your player doesn’t have a cropping option, update the Music app via Google Play or check the version. MIUI. On firmware older MIUI 11 this function may not be available.

2. Pruning apps: top-3 free-to-use

If you don't like the MIUI built-in tools (like cutting a file in M4A or FLAC format), third-party apps will come to your aid, and we've tested dozens of programs and selected those that:

• 📱 Works steadily at Redmi 8 Pro (including models with 3/4 GB RAM).
• 🎧 Do not spoil the sound quality while maintaining.
• 🚫 Do not contain hidden subscriptions or aggressive advertising.

Let’s take a closer look at Ringtone Maker, the most convenient solution for beginners:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and allow access to the files.
3. Select a track from your phone's memory.
4. Move the sliders or enter exact timestamps (e.g. 00:45–01:15).
5. Press Save and select the Ringtones folder to have the melody appear in the sound settings.

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⚠️ Attention: Some apps (e.g. Zedge) offer ready-made ringtones, but the quality of the ringtones often leaves much to be desired. If you want a unique snippet from a particular song, it is better to cut it yourself.

3. Trimming through file manager: a way for experienced

This method is suitable for those who prefer manual control and do not want to install unnecessary programs, we will use the built-in Explorer (or Files by Google) and the standard player.

Algorithm of action:

1. Copy the audio file to the Music or Ringtones folder (you can create it manually).
2. Open the file through any player (such as VLC or Mi Music).
3. Remember the time stamps of the beginning and end of the desired fragment.
4. Use an online service (about them below) or an app to prune these labels accurately.

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If you often work with audio files, create a folder at the root of the memory Audio_Edit And you keep all the source codes there, so you don't have to search all the phones.

This method seems longer, but it gives maximum flexibility: you can pre-listen to the track in different players, compare the quality and only then start editing.

4. Online services: crop without installing programs

If you don't have enough space on your phone or want to download apps, use online tools, and the main advantage is that you don't need to install anything, but there are also disadvantages:

• 🌐 A stable Internet is required.
• ⚠️ Data leakage risk (upload files only to verified sites).
• 🎧 Quality may deteriorate during conversion.

The best services for pruning:

• 🔗 MP3Cut — supportive MP3, WAV, OGG. You can cut a fragment and immediately download the result.
• 🔗 Audio-Tool – advanced editor with wave visualization.
• 🔗 Online Audio Cutter – works with files up to 500 MB.

Instructions for MP3Cut:

1. Open the site in the Chrome or Firefox browser.
2. Click Open File and select a track from the phone’s memory.
3. Move the sliders or enter the start and end times.
4. Select the output file format (recommended MP3 with a bit rate of 192 kbps for a balance of quality and size).
5. Click Cut and download the result.

5. Creating a ringtone from a video (YouTube, TikTok)

If the audio fragment you want is only in the video (like the soundtrack from TikTok or the speech from the podcast), you can extract it and crop it right on your phone.

1. Snaptube or Videoder – for downloading videos from YouTube.
2. Video to MP3 Converter – to extract audio tracks.

Step-by-step:

1. Download videos via Snaptube (select 360p or 720p quality – that’s enough for sound).
2. Open the video in Video to MP3 Converter and extract the audio.
3. Cut the resulting file in any of the ways described above.

⚠️ Attention: The audio extracted from the video is often of poor quality (especially if the source was compressed). For ringtones, this is not critical, but for music in headphones, the difference will be noticeable.

6. Optimization of cropped file for Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro

After pruning, it is important to save and apply the file correctly so that it:

• 🔔 It was correctly displayed in the sound settings.
• 🎵 Reproduced without delay.
• 📱 He didn't take too much place in his memory.

Follow these tips:

• 📁 Save the ringtones in the folder. /Ringtones/, notices /Notifications/, alarm clocks /Alarms/. These directories are automatically scanned by the system.
• 🔊 The optimal format for ringtones — MP3 with a bitrate of 128-192 kbit / s. 64-96 kbit / s is enough for notifications.
• ⏱ The ringtone should not exceed 30 seconds, otherwise it will be cut off by the system during playback.

If the clipped file does not appear in the ringtones list:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Check that the file is in the correct folder.
3. Make sure that the file name does not contain any special characters (e.g. #, %).

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Files in Ringtones, Notifications and Alarms folders automatically appear in the MIUI sound settings. You don't have to manually search for them!

7. Problem Solving: Why isn't pruning working?

Even with simple tools, sometimes mistakes occur. Let's look at the typical problems and their solutions.

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Music app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Music and press Warehouse.
3. Choose Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

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