Make a 30-second ringtone from any song. No iTunes, no GarageBand.
Drop an MP3, M4A, WAV or song clip. Drag the amber handles to grab the 30-second part you want. Pick iPhone (.m4r) or Android (.mp3). We encode it locally — your song never leaves your browser. No signup, no watermark, no 30-second-per-day cap.
drop a song here
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC, or audio from a video.
How to install your ringtone
iPhone (.m4r)
- Download the .m4r file we make.
- Connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC.
- On Mac: open Finder → click your iPhone → drag the .m4r into the device window. On Windows: open iTunes → click your device → drag into Tones.
- On the phone: Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone. Your new tone is at the top.
Android (.mp3)
- Download the .mp3 file.
- Transfer to your phone (USB, Google Drive, email-to-self — anything).
- Settings → Sound → Phone ringtone → Add ringtone → pick the file.
What this is good for
- Custom iPhone ringtone without iTunes or GarageBand — most guides walk you through 14 steps in two apps. This is one drop, one drag, one download.
- Make a ringtone from your own MP3 — drop the song file you already have. We don't ask where it came from.
- Turn a voice memo into a text tone — drop an M4A from your iPhone Voice Memos, trim to a couple of seconds, export as .m4r, set as text tone in Settings.
- Make an Android ringtone from any song — same flow, pick Android, get a standard .mp3 you can drop into your Ringtones folder.
- 30-second clip for a notification or alarm — same file works as an iOS alert sound, alarm tone, or text tone after import.
FAQ
How do I make an iPhone ringtone without iTunes?
Use this page to make the .m4r, then on a Mac open Finder → click your iPhone → drag the .m4r into the device window. iTunes is only required on Windows, and even then only as a transfer step — the ringtone itself is made here, in your browser.
Can I make a ringtone from an iPhone voice memo?
Yes. Voice memos are .m4a — drop one in, trim, export. Great for turning a kid's giggle or your dog's bark into a text tone.
Why is the limit 30 seconds?
iOS rejects ringtone files longer than 30 seconds at import. Android allows longer ringtones, but 30 s is the polite ceiling. If you select more, we'll trim to 30 s automatically and show a warning.
What's the difference between .m4r and .m4a?
Identical contents — both are AAC inside an MP4 container. The .m4r extension is what tells iOS "this is a ringtone," so it shows up under Sounds & Haptics instead of in Music.
Can I make a text tone, alert, or alarm?
Yes — same file. After importing the .m4r to your iPhone, Settings → Sounds & Haptics lets you assign it as a text tone, alarm, calendar alert, or any other system sound.
Will this work on an iPhone-only workflow (no computer)?
Apple doesn't let you install ringtone files directly from Safari — you need a computer for the transfer step. The .m4r itself is made here, on your phone or laptop, and you airdrop it across.
Does my song upload?
No. Everything happens in the browser tab. Open this page, turn off your wifi, and the tool still works. That's the test.