How to Create Ringtones from MP3s

Tired of the same stock ringtones that came on your cell phone? Buying ringtones can be expensive, especially if you like to keep up on the hottest songs. There are a few ways to add new ringtones to your phone for free from the music you have.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• MP3 capable cell phone
• Ringtone creator
• Connection to your PC or SMS service

1. First you need a cell phone that is capable of playing MP3 ringtones. Most modern phones do these days, but check in your phone manual to make sure.

2. You can use an online ringtone creator if you want something very easy to use. You simply upload the song you want, use the online editor to snip it and then they usually send it to your phone through SMS texting. See below for a list of websites.

3. You can also download your own editing software. Audacity is open source and well reviewed. You simply edit your MP3 in the software and then transfer it to your phone through your Bluetooth, USB or other connection.

4. Ringtone creation software is also downloadable and while some are free, others are shareware and you can purchase the full version from $5 to $15 dollars, the price of just a few ringtones.

Tips & Warnings

• Always check downloaded software for viruses and malware before running.
• Always check for carrier compatibility with websites and ringtone software.

Resources

• Tone Bee Ringtone Creator
• Audio Gizmo Ringtone Creator
• How to Create Your Own Ringtone with Audacity

[Romba]

on 5/10/2008 There is a free online editor, an alternative to installing Audacity if you need to make just a couple of ringtones
http://makeownringtone.com