Are you tired of using the default ringtones on your iPhone? Would you like to customize your phone’s ringtone with your favorite song? In this article, we will guide you through the process of putting a song as a ringtone on an iPhone.
Step 1: Choose the Song
The first step is to select the song that you want to use as your ringtone. It can be any song in your music library or purchased from the iTunes Store. Keep in mind that the song length should be no longer than 30 seconds to fit as a ringtone.
Step 2: Create a Ringtone Version of the Song
Now that you have selected the song, the next step is to create a ringtone version of it. To do this, you can use iTunes on your computer by following these simple steps:
- Open iTunes and select the song you want to use as a ringtone.
- Right-click on the song and select “Song Info”.
- Go to the “Options” tab and set the start and stop time of the song to no longer than 30 seconds.
- Click “OK” to save the changes.
- Right-click on the song again and select “Create AAC Version”.
- A new version of the song with the same name will appear in your library. Drag it to your desktop.
- Right-click on the new version and select “Show in Finder”.
- Change the file extension from .m4a to .m4r.
- Drag the new .m4r file back to iTunes.
Step 3: Sync the Ringtone to Your iPhone
Now that you have created the ringtone version of your song, the next step is to sync it to your iPhone. Follow these simple steps:
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
- Select your iPhone from the list of devices.
- Go to the “Tones” tab and check the box next to “Sync Tones”.
- Select “All tones” or “Selected tones” and check the box next to your new ringtone.
- Click “Apply” to sync your iPhone with the new ringtone.
FAQs
Q: Can I use any song as a ringtone on my iPhone?
A: Yes, you can use any song in your music library or purchased from the iTunes Store.
Q: How long can my ringtone be?
A: The ringtone length should be no longer than 30 seconds to fit as a ringtone.
Q: Can I create a ringtone version of a song on my iPhone?
A: No, you need to use iTunes on your computer to create a ringtone version of a song.
Q: Can I use a ringtone as a text tone on my iPhone?
A: Yes, you can use a ringtone as a text tone by following the same steps to sync it to your iPhone.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can customize your iPhone’s ringtone with your favorite song. Now you can listen to your favorite tunes every time your phone rings!