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Ringtone Maker

Turn a song or a recording into a ringtone: upload your audio file and download a 30-second MP3 with fades

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The Ringtone Maker turns a song or a recording into a short MP3 clip you can use as a ringtone. It always keeps the first 30 seconds of the file, with a 2-second fade in and a 3-second fade out. It does not let you pick another part. If the part you want is later in the song, cut it first with Extract Audio Clip, as explained below.

How to Make a Ringtone Online

  1. 1

    Upload Your Audio File

    Pick the song or recording to use (MP3, WAV, FLAC or AAC). Drag it into the tool or choose it on your device.

  2. 2

    Let the Tool Prepare the Ringtone

    The tool keeps the first 30 seconds and adds a 2-second fade in and a 3-second fade out.

  3. 3

    Download Your Ringtone

    Get a 30-second MP3, ready to install on your phone.

Your original file is not changed. The ringtone is a separate file.

Why Make Your Ringtone With File Tools Online

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Fades Added for You

A soft start and end, so the ringtone does not cut off abruptly.

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Ready in Seconds

Upload the file and download the MP3.

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Nothing to Install

Everything runs in your browser, with no software or extension to add.

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Works on Any Device

Computer, tablet or phone: a web browser is all you need.

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Files Handled Securely

Processed over HTTPS and automatically deleted from our servers within 30 minutes.

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Free to Use

No watermark. A daily limit applies to free use.

What the Tool Does Exactly

The tool keeps the first 30 seconds of your file, adds a 2-second fade in and a 3-second fade out, and saves the result as an MP3 at 128 kb/s and 44.1 kHz, whatever the format you upload. A file shorter than 30 seconds keeps its length.

To use a part of the song other than the beginning, first use Extract Audio Clip: give the start time in seconds (62 for 1 min 02, for example) and a length of 30 seconds, download the clip, then upload it here. It takes two steps, but you choose the passage.

Common Uses

A short clip made from a song has many uses.

  • A ringtone from your favorite songUse the opening of a track you like.
  • A message or notification soundReuse a short clip for an alert.
  • A custom tone for one contactRecognize a caller without looking at the screen.
  • A voice message as a ringtoneUse a short recording of your own.

A Ringtone on iPhone or Android: What to Know

On Android, most phones let you choose a downloaded audio file as a ringtone from the sound settings or the file manager. On iPhone, Apple expects a ringtone in its own .m4r format and an MP3 cannot be set directly: you need Finder or GarageBand to install it.

The tool gives you the audio file. Installing it on the phone is done with your phone's own tools.

Which Audio Formats Can I Use?

The tool accepts MP3, WAV, FLAC and AAC files. The result is always an MP3. If your file is in another format, convert it first with the Audio to MP3 converter.

Making a Ringtone From a Video

The tool works on audio files. If the part you want is in a video, pull out the sound with Extract Audio From Video, then upload the audio file here.

Tips for a Great-Sounding Ringtone

  • Choose the most recognizable passage, then extract it with Extract Audio Clip, giving its start time.
  • Keep it short and clear: a ringtone has to be recognized within a few seconds.
  • Check the volume of the original: a very quiet song makes a quiet ringtone, and the Audio Normalizer can help.
  • Keep a copy of the original file.

Ringtone Maker Frequently Asked Questions

What does a ringtone maker do?

It turns part of a song or a recording into a short clip you can use as a ringtone, instead of your phone's stock sounds.

Can I choose which part of the song is used?

Not in this tool: it always keeps the first 30 seconds of the file. For another part, first cut the section you want with Extract Audio Clip, giving a start time and a length of 30 seconds, then upload that clip here.

How long is the ringtone?

At most 30 seconds: a 2-second fade in at the start and a 3-second fade out at the end. A file shorter than 30 seconds keeps its length.

What format is the ringtone?

Always an MP3 at 128 kb/s and 44.1 kHz, whatever the format of the file you upload.

Can I use it as an iPhone ringtone?

You get the audio file here. Apple expects its own ringtone format (.m4r), so you need Finder or GarageBand to install it. An MP3 cannot be set as a ringtone directly.

Can I use it on Android?

Yes. Most Android phones let you pick a downloaded audio file as a ringtone from the sound settings or the file manager, or after copying it into the ringtones folder.

Can I turn a video into a ringtone?

The tool works on audio files. If the sound is in a video, first pull it out with Extract Audio From Video, then upload the result here.

Which audio formats are accepted?

MP3, WAV, FLAC and AAC.

Is there a free ringtone maker online?

Yes. Upload your file and download the result. A daily limit applies to free use, and the ringtone has no watermark.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, it depends on your plan: no account, a free account, or a paid plan. The current limits are listed on the Pricing page.

About the Ringtone Maker

File Tools Online offers free tools in your browser for audio, video, image and PDF files. The Ringtone Maker is part of its audio tools.

Making a ringtone used to mean an app or an audio editor. The browser version handles the common case in one step.