How to Convert MP3 to Ringtone with iTunes – Guide
To create an iPhone ringtone, you first need todownload the iTunes music service and software program. Then, you need to cut and convert the music to an iPhone ringtone compatible format. The most popular format for iPhone ringtones is AAC.
iTunes is a digital media player that allows you to add, organize and play your digital media collection on your computer and sync it to portable devices. It’s similar to Songbird and Windows Media Player, but has a built-in iTunes Store where you can get podcasts, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps, music videos, movies, audiobooks and also TV shows. ..
How to Convert MP3 to Ringtone with iTunes
Open iTunes on your computer and connect to your account. Then click File > Add File to Library…. An Open File dialog will appear from where you can locate the MP3 audio file on your system. Choose the file and click the Open button button which will add the selected file to your iTunes account.
To make a ringtone from an MP3 file, first you need to cut the file into smaller pieces. Then, in iTunes, select the Music option and look for the MP3 file you want to use as a ringtone. Click on it to open it in the music player, and then click on the Options button. Under “Ringtones,” click on the “Create New Ringtone” button. In the “Create New Ringtone” window, select “MP3” as your type of ringtone, and then choose a small piece of the MP3 file as your ringtone. ..
To create a ringtone from an MP3 file, right-click the desired file and select Song Info. From the pop-up window, select the Options tab. Select the start and end time of the audio file you wish to use as a ringtone. Click OK to confirm. You can select a maximum of 30 seconds of audio to be created as a ringtone. ..
Now select the trimmed MP3 file and choose File > Convert > Create AAC Version. Music Library will save your MP3 file in a higher quality format. ..
Right-click on the AAC file and select the Rename option. Change the file extension to .m4r and click Yes when prompted to change the extension.
Your personalized iPhone ringtone is ready in .m4r format. Then you need to add this ringtone to your iPhone. Connect your iPhone to your system using a USB cable. Unlock the phone and click on the Trust option as it appears on the screen.
To move a .m4r file from your system to the Tones section of iTunes, follow these steps:
- Open iTunes and the connected iPhone.
- Click the connected iPhone icon and select the Tones option in the left sidebar under the On My Device section.
- Now you can copy and paste or simply drag and drop the .m4r file to the Tones section of iTunes.
To use a custom ringtone on your iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds & Touch > Ringtone. The added ringtone will now appear in the list.
Final note
If you want to convert your MP3s into ringtones for your iPhone or iPod, iTunes is the best way to go. This guide will show you how. ..
