Step 1: Choose your song
The first step is to choose the song you want to use as your ringtone. The song should be saved in your iTunes library and should be less than 40 seconds long. You can select any song in your library. However, it’s important to note that some songs may contain copyrighted material that prevents them from being used as ringtones.
Step 2: Edit the song
Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to edit it. You need to select the part of the song that you want to use as your ringtone. To do this, follow the steps below:
1. Open iTunes on your computer and select the song you want to edit.
2. Right-click on the track and select “Get Info.”
3. Click on the “Options” tab, and you’ll see two fields labeled “Start Time” and “Stop Time.”
4. In these fields, enter the times you want the ringtone to start and stop. Make sure the clip is no longer than 40 seconds.
5. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 3: Create an AAC version
Now that you’ve edited your song, it’s time to create an AAC version. To do this, right-click on the song and select “Create AAC Version.” iTunes will create a new version of the song, which is the clip you just edited.
Step 4: Change the file type
Next, you need to change the file type of your new clip to .m4r (the file type for ringtones). To do so, right-click on the clip and select “Show in Windows Explorer” or “Show in Finder” (depending on your operating system). From the file location, you can change the file extension from .m4a to .m4r.
Step 5: Add the ringtone to your iPhone
Now that you have created your ringtone, it’s time to add it to your iPhone. There are two ways to do this:
Method 1: Using iTunes
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
2. Click on the device icon to access your iPhone.
3. Select “Tones” from the menu at the top.
4. Drag and drop the .m4r file you created into the Tones folder.
5. Sync your iPhone to transfer the ringtone to your device.
Method 2: Using iCloud Drive
1. Upload the .m4r file to your iCloud Drive.
2. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone.
3. Select “Add Ringtone” and choose the song from your iCloud Drive.
4. Tap on the song to set it as your ringtone.
In conclusion, setting a song as a ringtone on an iPhone requires a few steps, but it’s a straightforward process with the help of iTunes or iCloud Drive. With these steps, you can make your iPhone ring with your favorite tunes and stand out from the crowd. Happy customizing!