Ringtone Maker — Cut Any Song into a Ringtone
Drop your audio file here
or click to choose a file
Choose fileMP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, M4A · Max 50 MB
Drop it!
Decoding audio...
Drag the highlighted region to your favorite part — the chorus usually works best. Selection: 0:00 of 0:00
Smooths the cut so the ringtone doesn't start or stop abruptly.
Not sure? Most people want the first one.
M4R export uses a local audio engine (~25 MB, one-time download).
Downloaded! → How to set it on your phone
What is a Ringtone Maker?
A ringtone maker is a ringtone cutter and converter in one: it trims your favorite part out of any song, smooths the edges with fades, and saves it in the exact format your phone expects. Got the audio inside a video? Extract it with Video to MP3 first, then cut your ringtone here.
Most online ringtone tools hand you an MP3 and leave you to figure out the iPhone part. AudioTrick exports both .m4r for iPhone and .mp3 for Android — and tells you exactly how to install each one, including the new no-iTunes method in iOS 26. Everything runs in your browser: your song never leaves your device.
How to Make a Ringtone from a Song
- Upload your song — drop an MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, or M4A file (up to 50 MB).
- Pick your favorite part — drag the highlighted region to the chorus or hook. Use the 30 sec or 40 sec preset to set the length instantly.
- Smooth the edges — adjust fade in and fade out so the ringtone doesn't start or stop abruptly. Press play to preview exactly what you'll get.
- Export for your phone — choose how you'll install it (iPhone without a computer, iPhone via iTunes/Finder, or Android) and hit Export Ringtone.
How to Put the Ringtone on Your iPhone
iOS 26 or newer — no iTunes needed
Since iOS 26, you can set a custom ringtone straight from the Files app — no computer, no GarageBand:
- Make your ringtone under 30 seconds (the 30 sec preset does it for you) and export it as MP3 (choose iPhone — no computer).
- Save the downloaded file to the Files app on your iPhone — or AirDrop it from your computer.
- In Files, long-press the MP3 and tap Share.
- Scroll down and tap Use as Ringtone. It appears under Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone.
Any iOS version — via iTunes or Finder
The classic .m4r route works on every iPhone and allows up to 40 seconds:
- Export your ringtone with the iPhone — via iTunes/Finder option — you'll get an .m4r file.
- Connect your iPhone to the computer and open Finder (macOS) or iTunes (Windows).
- Drag the .m4r file onto your device. It syncs into the Tones library automatically.
- On the iPhone, pick it under Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone.
Tip: the file name becomes the ringtone's name in the list — rename it before syncing if you like.
Setting the Ringtone on Android
Android keeps it simple: download the MP3, then go to Settings → Sound & vibration → Phone ringtone and pick the file. On some phones you'll first tap "Add ringtone" or copy the file into the Ringtones folder. No length limit, no special format.
Tips for a Great Ringtone
Start at the hook — the part you'd hum, not the intro. Keep it 20–30 seconds: phones rarely ring longer before voicemail kicks in. Always add a fade out if you're cutting mid-phrase, and a short fade in (half a second) to avoid a jarring start. If you just need a clip without ringtone formatting, use our Audio Cutter — and if the song is too quiet, run it through the Volume Booster first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between M4R and MP3 ringtones?
M4R is Apple's ringtone format — AAC audio in an MP4 container with a special file extension that iTunes and Finder recognize as a ringtone. MP3 is the universal format: Android phones accept it directly, and iPhones running iOS 26 or newer can set an MP3 under 30 seconds as a ringtone straight from the Files app.
How do I convert an MP3 to M4R?
Upload your MP3, select the part you want, choose the iPhone — via iTunes/Finder method, and hit Export Ringtone. The tool re-encodes your selection as high-quality AAC and downloads it with the .m4r extension — ready to drag into iTunes or Finder.
Can I set a ringtone on iPhone without iTunes?
Yes — on iOS 26 or newer. Export your ringtone as MP3 (under 30 seconds), save it to the Files app, long-press it, tap Share, then Use as Ringtone. No iTunes, no GarageBand, no computer needed.
Why do iPhone ringtones have a 40-second limit?
Apple enforces a maximum of 40 seconds for ringtones synced via iTunes or Finder, and under 30 seconds for ringtones set directly from the Files app on iOS 26. The tool shows you live whether your selection fits the method you picked.
Does it work for Android ringtones?
Yes. Choose the Android option and you'll get a 320 kbps MP3 — every Android phone accepts MP3 ringtones. Set it under Settings → Sound & vibration → Ringtone, or copy the file to your Ringtones folder.
Can I make a text tone or alarm sound too?
Absolutely. Text tones on iPhone should be under 30 seconds — use the 30 sec preset. Alarm sounds have no strict limit on Android; on iPhone they follow the same rules as ringtones.
Will my ringtone lose audio quality?
Not noticeably. Both export formats are high quality — AAC at 256 kbps for M4R and MP3 at 320 kbps — indistinguishable from the original on a phone speaker. The cut itself is sample-accurate with no re-encoding before the final export.
Is it legal to make a ringtone from a song?
Making a ringtone from music you own for your own personal use is generally considered fine in most countries. Don't distribute or sell ringtones made from copyrighted music — keep them for yourself.
What audio formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, M4A, AAC, and WebM. The output is always a 320 kbps MP3 file.
Is my audio uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using the Web Audio API. Your files never leave your device.
How good is the audio processing quality?
We use the same techniques found in professional audio software: convolution reverb with real impulse responses, phase vocoder time-stretching, HRTF-based spatial audio, EBU R128 peak limiting, and LUFS loudness normalization. What you hear in the preview is exactly what you get in the export — we guarantee preview/export parity across every tool.