Make your own custom iPhone Ringtone for free

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Comment from Kristin
Time: August 18, 2009, 6:45 pm

I tried following these instructions and everything worked great up until step 9. I double clicked on the new file and it took me back to I-tunes and played the short version for me. It did not put it into the Ringtones file. Am I doing something wrong? I tried it a second time as well, with the same result. I tried moving it into the Ringtones file as well, but that didn’t work either. And the extension is showing up as .m4r with the file type as Ringtone.

Comment from Kristin
Time: August 18, 2009, 6:45 pm

I tried following these instructions and everything worked great up until step 9. I double clicked on the new file and it took me back to I-tunes and played the short version for me. It did not put it into the Ringtones file. Am I doing something wrong? I tried it a second time as well, with the same result. I tried moving it into the Ringtones file as well, but that didn’t work either. And the extension is showing up as .m4r with the file type as Ringtone.

Comment from David
Time: August 22, 2009, 12:05 pm

This is to Kristin. I had the same problem and realized I didn’t delete the song from the itunes library first. You have to delete the song (but keep the file). Then change the extension to .m4r. Then when you double click the file it opens up in itunes and with the new extension puts it in the ringtone folder. If the file was not deleted initially, it keeps going to the main music section as you describe.
This works great by the way. I had been buying songs from amazon and tried for the first time to work with itunes. I had to rebuy the song for $1.29 as I didn’t think I could make the ringtone without an itunes version. Then I go to create a ring tone and they want another $0.99. Fine. I really wanted this ringtone. Then the ringtone would not sync to my iphone. It kept saying my computer was not authorized! Very frustrating. Stumbled on this and made the ringtone from my mp3 file instead. Wish I knew this ahead of time. But at least I know now.

Comment from Stewart
Time: August 24, 2009, 11:36 am

Hi
I have just tried this and no luck. I managed to create the ringtone and it appears in my iTunes library. I can also play it from there. But its not going over when i sync.

I was soooo excited on the way home thinking that I was goign to be able to make my own ring tones

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
Stewart

Comment from Stewart
Time: August 24, 2009, 12:47 pm

Duhhhhhh — “keep the selection 30seconds or less” Yip thats it

Millions of thanks for this

Im sooo happy xxo

Comment from Erin
Time: August 27, 2009, 8:30 pm

When I option click a song, it doesn’t even give me the ‘convert to AAC format’ option, only convert to mp3. Am I missing something?

Comment from Erin
Time: August 27, 2009, 8:50 pm

Nevermind! For anyone else confused, be sure to set your music import format settings to AAC rather than MP3, etc. This will give you the AAC option when you right click.

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Comment from Devin
Time: September 13, 2009, 3:56 pm

Anyone having problems using this method in iTunes 9? When I change the file extension to ‘r’ and delete the the original song, iTunes plays the original song. I’ve tried deleting the song from my computer completely (deleting from the recycle bin). Also tried putting the file in the ‘Ringtones’ folder and double clicking. Nothing works.

I made a ton of ringtones with iTunes 8 using the above method and never had a problem.

Comment from herojig
Time: September 13, 2009, 7:06 pm

I think using garage band is just as few steps, as there is a share as ringtones option there. GB will automatically create a 30second band that you can adjust or move over the timeline before exporting, and there s no filenaming or messing with ur itunes library (except to select the song).

Comment from emily mazz
Time: September 17, 2009, 3:16 am

hi
i just followed the steps above and when i dragged the song to my desktop it didn’t come up with m4a. it just came up with the normal song name. anyway, i renamed the song to m4r. but it still didn’t work.
i think this is because i have the new iTunes 9,
do you know if it deffently works on the new iTunes?

thanks!!

Comment from Aisha
Time: September 17, 2009, 2:38 pm

heys first thanks for the tutorial … second am having a problem i did all the steps but when i opened it but its not going in my ringtone list :S
please help

thnx

Comment from teresa
Time: September 18, 2009, 9:55 am

This works great, but i get a message from some songs that they are AAC protected and i can’t use them. What does this mean? I have also tried the garage band method without success.

Comment from Joe
Time: September 18, 2009, 9:33 pm

hey devin u were u ever able to make a ringtone with itunes 9???….i used to make them all the time with 8 and ever since i dl 9 it doesnt work….

Comment from Sanjay Pash
Time: September 18, 2009, 11:29 pm

Sweet!!!! thanks a million there was no way I was going to pay for a ringtone and this worked perfectly thanks again!!

If you’re having problems make sure you follow the steps and that the song is not over the time limit!

Comment from M
Time: September 21, 2009, 1:41 pm

I was able to create the ringtones but do not want to go through the hassle of syncing my ringtones because it deletes my music on the phone.

I like to manually manage my music so I refuse to sync it. I know I can create playlists and just sync those but I feel I should not have to do that either.

I tried drag and drop but the only ringtone that shows up on my phone was the last one I dropped in the ringtones folder even though it has all the ringtones listed in iTunes.

I tried emailing it but I can’t download it onto my phone.

Are there any others ways to get ringtones on without effing syncing?!?!?!?!

iTunes blows.

Comment from pizzzza
Time: September 27, 2009, 9:35 am

peeps,

this method no longer works for itunes 8.

for itunes 9, you have to download a special programme.

just youtube, you’ll get the answer.

Comment from pizzzza
Time: September 27, 2009, 9:35 am

peeps,

this method no longer works for itunes 9 (typo)

for itunes 9, you have to download a special programme.

just youtube, you’ll get the answer.

Comment from Michael
Time: September 27, 2009, 10:43 am

pizza this works fine you are doing it wrong. i just made a custom ringtone for my mom so when i call her the top gun song plays

Comment from Michael
Time: September 27, 2009, 10:47 am

Try to drag the 30 second music file to the desktop and then change the extension from m4a to m4r – you have to change the file extension to m4r or it won’t work

Comment from tony93
Time: September 27, 2009, 8:09 pm

You all need to realise if you have iTunes 9 now, this method will not work. Apple has blocked it.

Comment from j
Time: October 13, 2009, 9:55 am

tony93, it does work – it seems as if it’s not working, it actually deletes the .m4r file (or moves it, I haven’t figured out which) but it also put the original into your ringtones – you do have to delete the original song from itunes and keep the file though.

Comment from Rick
Time: October 15, 2009, 1:09 pm

I just used this in iTunes 9 and had absolutely no problems when I synced the ringtone. Not sure what the problems are with everyone but if you follow these directions to the letter it should work. Good luck!

Comment from T
Time: October 19, 2009, 12:16 pm

Using iTunes 9 when I get to Step 5 there isn’t a selection available that says ‘Convert Selection to AAC’. Is there another way to do it?

Comment from Jess
Time: October 20, 2009, 4:25 pm

I personnally used this iPhone ringtone maker to help me create my own ringtones for my iPhone
http://ipod-tool.com/ipod-software/avcware-make-ringtones-for-iphone.html

It can make ringtones from all media files. Besides, it can help upload ringtones to iPhone in a direct mode. Proven easy. You can free download it to try.

Comment from Kindour
Time: October 29, 2009, 12:14 am

You can also use this iPhone Ringtone Maker to help you make custom iPhone ringtones:

http://www.iphone-ringtone-creator.info

Comment from max
Time: November 6, 2009, 5:44 pm

Thank you David! Deleting the file from the iTunes Music library before double clicking on the m4r file was the missing step 8b, this then worked perfectly and synched the ringtone onto my iPhone.

Comment from Brent Shepherd
Time: November 10, 2009, 11:27 pm

Hey T,

I was having the same problem – “Convert to AAC” was not showing up. I found the solution, set your “Import Settings” to “Import Using” AAC Encoder (instead of MP3 Encoder or whichever encoder it’s currently set to).

On a mac, you’ll find the setting under:
iTunes -> Preferences -> General -> Import Settings -> Import Using.

Hope this helps others also.

Comment from Audiogeek
Time: November 20, 2009, 8:10 am

I’ve made some cool ringtones and posted them at http://www.iphoneringtones.ca
Anyone can download them there for free, check it out…

Comment from Prue
Time: November 26, 2009, 5:03 am

thanks! works a treat!

Comment from kristen
Time: December 4, 2009, 12:08 am

go to this link if you have the newest itunes version. works like a charm. youtube video by cnet. key is to got to control panel, and under folder options, uncheck hide extentions for known file types. this is how to convert from m4a to m4r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHNrukvLthw

Comment from slowzkingz
Time: December 8, 2009, 8:19 am

I am using itune 9.0.1.8

Just successfully created a ringtone using the above mentioned method and it worked wonderful.

Thanks for sharing this

Comment from Jane
Time: December 10, 2009, 1:48 pm

I have the ringtone in my itunes library under ringtones, but it won’t let me put those ringtones into my iphone ringtones folder so I can’t sync it… any suggestions?

Comment from Wendy
Time: December 16, 2009, 10:20 am

this method doesn’t work in itunes 9

(the ‘Convert Selection to AAC’ isn’t there anymore) so i get stuck at step 5

Comment from Wendy
Time: December 16, 2009, 10:21 am

this method doesn’t work in itunes 9

(the ‘Convert Selection to AAC’ isn’t there anymore) so i get stuck at step 5

Comment from burning calories
Time: December 20, 2009, 2:20 pm

Wow very great tips on how to Make Custom iPhone Ringtone for Free. It is very useful information for all people I think. It is really great that you have shared it with us. I will definitely try your mentioned steps for my iPhone. Thanks a lot for the amazing post and I will be waiting for other great posts from you in the nearest future.

Comment from flery
Time: December 27, 2009, 7:34 am

this doesn’t work with the newest itunes. i have 9.0.2.25. before i upgraded i was able to do this but not anymore.

Comment from Superfort
Time: December 27, 2009, 9:24 am

iTunes 9 should work as well, but you have to setup itunes to sync ringtones – which is not the default. Select your phone in iTunes, goto ringtones, and tick synchronize

Comment from Amy Beltran
Time: December 31, 2009, 7:44 pm

You are absolutely fab!!! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this!!!!!!!!!!

Comment from Mike elliott
Time: January 3, 2010, 3:43 am

People who say it doesn’t work on iTunes 9 must be doing it wrong! I followed the very helpful instructions and it worked great! Make sure your not just renaming the file but your actually changing the file extension to m4r! A google search for changing vista file extensions worked for me!

Comment from John
Time: January 8, 2010, 5:03 pm

I can get the ringtone to the custom tab in the sound/ringtones menu on my iPhone 3GS. The ringtone can be sampled/tested but the when I call the phone the downloaded ringtone doesnt play, the first “built-in” tone plays instead.

Maybe turn the phone off/on?

Comment from Victoria
Time: January 12, 2010, 1:37 pm

When i open my Iphone settings i cant find the song i downloaded threw the steps. What do i do?????

Comment from CT
Time: January 22, 2010, 11:16 am

itune 9 definitely no problem… i was having problem after i did everything following the steps mentioned but when i sync to my iphone, the song file did not appear in my iphone setting>sound. Then when I check on itune, in my iphone ringtone subfolder at scroll down menu on the left, i found that the file was somehow not converted to m4r. So, I deleted that version and repeat steps above… walah~ i got my first ringtone… haha!

So, the trick here is check your ringtone file type in your iphone.
To check file type, launch itune and connect your iphone. at your left menu bar, go to device>iphone name>expand the list by clicking on the arrow>ringtone. you will see the list of ringtone, make sure the ‘kind’ is ringtone.

Comment from Sasha
Time: January 29, 2010, 1:58 am

Alright, i finally figured out why my ringtone would not appear under the ringtones in iTunes 9. You’ve got to take our m4r file and put it into the itunes folder. Then double click and it opens up under the ringtones in itunes!

Comment from Gail
Time: February 11, 2010, 8:27 am

Does this work if I created a ringtone that was NOT purchased from i tunes? I have an old song that my mom sang and I have it under my library in my music. I successfully made it into a ringtone and added it to my ringtone list, but it will not download to my i phone. Is there a way around this?
Thank you.
Gail

Comment from Sam
Time: February 14, 2010, 8:23 am

So these are all well and good, but how about using an actual recent version of ITunes, like say version 9…wth do I do now?

Comment from Sam
Time: February 14, 2010, 8:24 am

Sorry, forgive previous post, wrong subject and forum, mi malo