How to make a ringtone from any song
- Choose a song or video from your phone or computer. MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC and most MP4 or MOV videos work.
- Pick the part. We start you on the loudest stretch of the song, which is usually the chorus. Drag the green box to move it, or drag its edges to make it shorter or longer.
- Preview and fade. Press play to hear it. Fade in and fade out are on by default so the ringtone doesn't start or stop abruptly.
- Download as an iPhone ringtone (.m4r) or MP3, then follow the steps for your phone.
How to set a ringtone on iPhone
With a Mac or PC (.m4r)
- Connect your iPhone with a cable and open Finder (Mac), or Apple Devices or iTunes (Windows).
- Select your iPhone, then drag the .m4r file onto it. It copies across in a second.
- On the iPhone, open Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone and pick it from the top of the list.
On the iPhone itself, no computer (MP3 + GarageBand)
- Make the ringtone as MP3 and tap download. It's saved to the Files app, in Downloads.
- Install GarageBand from the App Store (free, made by Apple). Open it and start any instrument, then tap the tracks view button, the loop icon, and Files to bring in your MP3.
- Drag the file onto the timeline, then go back to My Songs.
- Long-press the project, tap Share → Ringtone → Export, then Use sound as… Standard Ringtone.
How to set a ringtone on Android
Download the MP3, then open Settings → Sound & vibration → Phone ringtone and pick it from your files. On Samsung phones it's under Settings → Sounds and vibration → Ringtone → +. To make it show up in the main list, move it into the phone's Ringtones folder first.
Ringtone length and format
| Phone | Format | Max length |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone ringtone | .m4r (AAC) | 40 seconds |
| iPhone text tone | .m4r (AAC) | 30 seconds |
| Android | .mp3 | No hard limit; 20 to 30 s works best |
A good ringtone starts on something recognisable, like the first line of the chorus or a strong riff, because most calls are answered within ten seconds.
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How long can an iPhone ringtone be?
Up to 40 seconds. Text and alert tones work best at 30 seconds or less. This ringtone maker lets you pick anything from 3 to 40 seconds.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The file is cut and converted inside your browser. Your music never leaves your device. The first time you make an iPhone (.m4r) ringtone, your browser downloads a free audio converter, about 30 MB. After that it's cached.
Can I set a ringtone on iPhone without a computer?
Yes. Download the MP3 to the Files app, open it in GarageBand, then use Share and Ringtone. The steps are above.
What's the difference between .m4r and .mp3?
An .m4r file is the AAC audio format iPhone uses for ringtones, added from a Mac or PC. Android phones use MP3. For iPhone without a computer, use the MP3 with GarageBand.
Which files can I use?
MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC and OGG audio, and most MP4 or MOV videos. If your browser can play the file, it usually works. Please only use music you have the right to use.
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