How to Create A Custom Ringtone For Your iPhone

Creating a custom ringtone for your iPhone is simple. In just a few easy steps, you can use any song from iTunes to create your ringtone!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• iPhone
• USB Cord
• iTunes

1. First you need to choose a song you want as a ringtone. The ringtone can only be 30 seconds long so you need to listen to your song and pick which 30 seconds you want. (example 1:05 - 1:35)
   
   I personally use the chorus of the song which generally is about 30 seconds long. If you need an extra few seconds (such as 33 seconds) don't worry, it will still work. 45 seconds on the other hand will be too long!

2. Now that you know what part of the song you want, right click on the song. Click on "Get Info." Using the tabs on the top click on "Options." You should see boxes for the 'start time' and 'stop time' of the song.

3. Next type in where you want it to start (such as 1:05) and where you want it to end. (such as 1:35). Click on OK and listen to your song to make sure that's where you want it.

4. Now you need to create an AAC Version. Right click on the song and click on "Create AAC Version." A copy of your song that only lasts 30 seconds should show up right under the original song.

5. Click and drag the AAC Version (that is only 30 seconds) to your desktop. It should say 'name of song'.m4a (example Hey Jude.m4a) If you do not see .m4r after the song name go to my documents click on tools then folder options then view tab and uncheck hide extensions for know file types.

6. Right click on the icon on your desktop and click on "Rename." Change the 'a' in m4a to an 'r'. Example: m4a to m4r. Click off the icon now and a box should pop up that says "If you change a file name extension, the file may become unusable. Are you sure you want to change it?" Click on "yes"

7. Congratulations you now have a ringtone!! Make sure you delete the AAC copy (the copy right under the original) from iTunes. You will need to right click on the original song, click on Get Info, click on Options, and uncheck the start and stop time. This will bring your song back to normal.

8. If you double click on the ringtone on your desktop, it should play in iTunes under Ringtones. Your ringtone is now in iTunes under Ringtones. Sync your phone as usual to apply your ringtones!

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you don't forget to change back the original song and delete AAC Version.
• Do not make your ringtone longer than 30 seconds (give or take a few seconds) or it will not work!
• Most songs downloded from iTunes music store will not work.

[MyJB]

on 10/14/2009 Excellent tips and you explain so well. Thanks for sharing. 5*