Convert iTunes music into ringtone for iPhone
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There are two different ways to convert music to ringtone.
Tools needed: iTunes and surely a music file!
OS: Mac OSX, XP and Vista.
1. Music that contains DRM and is bought through iTunes:
-Right click on the music in iTunes and select “Convert to Ringtone”.
2. Music not bought through iTunes:
Note: XP and Vista users click on “Properties” instead of “Get info”
-Right click on the music in iTunes and select “Get info”
-Go to “Options” tab
-Select “start time” and “stop time”
-Input a value for both intervals (Interval should not excede 40 secs)
-Click ok and close “Get info” window
-Now right click on that music again and select “Convert to AAC”
-Now you should find same music name file in itunes but with different length.
-Drag that file on to your desktop
-Delete the new AAC file from iTunes
-On your desktop, rename the extension from “.m4a” to “.m4r” of the file that was just dragged
-Drag the file back into iTunes library.
It should now show up in ringtone section. Just sync your iPhone and voila! If you run into any problems, just leave a comment and I will get back to you.
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hey,
im just having trouble with that step how once its on the desktop you have to rename the extension im not to sure how to do that if you could help me out that would be great thanks. Lee email : lee_cairns51@hotmail.com
Once I add it back into my iTunes, I can't get it to show up in my ringtones. Any ideas? bcookie11@yahoo.com
I've gone through all of the steps successfully except for the last one. I am unable to drag the converted file from my desktop to iTunes. A 'circle with a diagonal line' symbol shows up as I try to drag the file. Any suggestions?
I've just answered my own question! I just had to go to "File" then "Add to library" and the new .m4r file was added to my ringtone directory. THANKS A MILLION!!
I am haveing the same trouble with that step how once its on the desktop you have to rename the extension im not to sure how to do that. I don't see option to change the file extention.
When I add the file back to the library it adds to the original folder, not to the ringtone folder. Also, the extension is being renamed .m4r, but it's not actually changing the file format. Is this the problem? Please e-mail me at bpzeig@charter.net. Thanks
once i put it on my desktop and rename it to .m4r it does not alow me to have that file name.
Hi, I do all of the above and then sync my phone and it gets added twice. then if i try and do another one it adds the previous one again......wtf.
I hate to say this but why are we used to try to do it ourselves without reading. THIS IS EXCELENT JUST FOLLOW THE STEPS.
followed the steps, but i can't convert the file to .m4r
how to do this? please email me at janice_ang_tan@yahoo.com
thanks
Hi
Like everyone else it seems-I cannot convert to m4r and cannot get into ringtones-lease reply
Sorry, Same prob, I can't change the file name to say .m4r instead os .m4a...?
email tess_deff@yahoo.com?
Thank-you!
hi, i have done all steps, but once its out on the desktop it doesn't give me an option to change it to m4r??? Please anyone help sojac1@bigpond.com
hi, im not sure how to change it to m4r?
can you help?
goodbye_sweet_world@hotmail.com
I have created the ringtone and it now appears in Ringtones under my library but i am unable to drag it to Ringtones on my iphone. It comes up with a red circle with a diagonal line across it. What i am doing wrong?
Can you help?
iain_m_clarke@hotmail.co.uk
Make sure you delete the converted aac that is in your itunes and then try converting it and opening it
RE: Problems with renaming extension to .m4r
You have to make your computer display the extensions for all files. I can't remember how I did this, but I guess I went to Control Panel and somehow selected "Show extensions" or something like that. Then, just edit ".m4a" to ".m4r"
RE: Iain Clakr - Unable to drag to iPhone
After following the steps listed above, the new ringtone was in my iTunes Ringtones library. Then, I did a full Sync of my iPhone in order to get the new ringtone on my phone.
Here's a good website for instructions as to how to display file extensions such as ".m4r"
Hey, It shows under my ringtones in my library but when i sync my iphone it still dosnt show in my iphone... im sure you have answered this 20 times but could you please email me an answer? Thanks!
chickstar98@hotmail.com
I followed the steps and like many others got stuck with changing the .m4a into an .m4r format, Jen you're a genius! For anyone else who's had the same problem go to 'control panel' - search: 'file extensions' - click 'Folder options (show or hide file extensions) - deselect the box 'hide extensions for known file types' - then when you go back to the file properties you can change it to a .m4r! Magic! Thanks Jen!
Hey,
Once I add it back into my iTunes on my MacBook and sync it to my iPhone, I can't get it to show up in my ringtones, how come?
i have the same problem as Nyssa -->> It shows under my ringtones in my library but when i sync my iphone it still dosnt show in my iphone.
Please email me answer:
nerimangeorges@gmail.com
Great! This stuff works- superb.
Thanks
i can't seem to add the converted song to my iphone under the ringtone, how do I get it to the ringtone section on my iphone?
Thanks
visnchinn@yahoo.com
i'm having the same problem as a lot of the others, i can't seem to get the coverted song to show up in ringtones on the iphone. its in the ringtone folder on itunes but... it's driving me crazy! any help would be appreciated!! inkbaby@live.com Thanks!
i have the same problem as Nyssa -->> It shows under my ringtones folder in my itunes library but when i sync my iphone it still doesn't show in my iphone.
Please email me answer:
cassandra.jw@gmail.com
i'm having the same problem as a lot of the others, i can't seem to get the coverted song to show up in ringtones on the iphone. its in the ringtone folder on itunes... if you could email me , l_sketch@hotmail.co.uk thanks
I cant delete the new acc version from itunes, it wont let me!! any ideas??
Gone looking for how to convert iTunes music into ringtone for iPhone and chanced to discover your hubpage. Rightfully essential info on ringtone for iPhone!
im having the same problem as most of the people how do you rename the extension to m4r?
veronicagolota@hotmail.com
im just having trouble with that step how once its on the desktop you have to rename the extension im not to sure how to do that if you could help me out that would be great. I'm using Windows Vista.
Cheers
You need to go to folder options in my computer and select the view tab. Then uncheck the hide extensions for known file types then all your files will show the 3 extension letters and you can change them to whatever you want. ie m4r in this case.
you are the greatest thanks
I have converted the music files and they are showing up on itunes as a ringtone, it syncs onto my iphone, and shows up as a ringtone on my iphone (on the computer) but I can not find the ringtone on my phone anywhere... Can anyone help?? Please....
I have converted the music files and they are showing up on itunes as a ringtone, it syncs onto my iphone, and shows up as a ringtone on my iphone (on the computer) but I can not find the ringtone on my phone anywhere... Can anyone help?? Please....
Cheers mate, works a treat.
Cheers mate, works a treat.
Firstly thanks for this.
But I am having trouble finding the converted .m4a file in the ringtone section in my itunes (on the computer) although it is present in the library. Its not even present on my iphone. Could you please tell me what I can do to fix this? Your help is appreciated.
Brilliant Thanks! x
Everything works except I cannot find it on my iphone! Can someone please email me to help me how to find it!
gaskin86@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks
It depends on which itunes version you have as to whether or not this works. I go through all the steps successfully but it won't 'import' from the desktop to itunes. Shame, but has anyone got it to actually work?
Does anyone know how to sync your ring tones from iTunes with your iPhone without deleting all of your iPhone music files? Thanks!
YOU ROCK AMAZING!!!
i have sucessfully loaded the ringtones onto my iphoe but when i go to my music it only lets me play the AAC version as opposed to the whole song, how do i get to hear the whole song on my ipod?
hey there how do you covert the file to mp4r? when i select the info it doesn't give me the option!!
Jared says:
14 months ago
hey there how do you covert the file to mp4r? when i select the info it doesn't give me the option!!