| So you finally got that iPhone that you've always | | | | time you chose from your song. The format of the |
| been wanting and are checking out all of those cool | | | | start time is in minutes:seconds. For example, 1:53 |
| features that the iPhone has to offer. The iPhone is | | | | would be the equivalent to one minute, fifty-three |
| definitely very feature-rich and has so much to offer | | | | seconds. |
| to it's users. However, with all of those nice features, | | | | 6. Specify the end time in the text box next to |
| you're bound to run into the issue of having to pay | | | | "Stop Time" in the same format that you used for |
| for a song twice in order to get it as a ringtone, | | | | the start time, then click "Ok". Note: Try to ensure |
| hence is why you're reading this article. | | | | that the start time and end time are no more than |
| With so many songs in your iPhone's music library, | | | | 40 seconds apart. |
| wouldn't it be nice to be able to create ringtones | | | | 7. You'll now need to convert your song to the |
| from them? Well, my answer to you is yes, it is nice | | | | correct format by right-clicking on your song and |
| and creating your own custom iPhone ringtones is | | | | selecting "Convert Selection to AAC". This step can |
| completely legal. You can actually make ringtones | | | | take a moment so if you're getting thirsty about |
| from all of your non-DRM songs that you have in | | | | now, go ahead and get your self a nice beverage. |
| your iTunes library. The best thing about using this | | | | 8. Right-click on your ringtone and click "Delete", then |
| little technique is that it cost you absolutely nothing | | | | click on the "Keep Files" button. |
| and can be done regardless of whether you're using | | | | 9. You should now be able to locate your music file in |
| a Windows PC or a Mac. | | | | your Documents -> Music -> iTunes -> iTunes Music |
| So, without further adieu, let's get our iPhones out | | | | folder. It should have an m4a extension. |
| and create ourselves some free ringtones. | | | | 10. Right-click on the m4a file and select rename. You |
| | | | should change the m4a extension to m4r. To rename |
| 1. The first step that you need to take is to open up | | | | the file on a Mac, right-click and select "Get Info". |
| iTunes on your computer, then find the song that | | | | Note: You may get a warning box requiring you to |
| you would like to make a ringtone out of. | | | | confirm that you would like to change the file-type. |
| 2. Play the song and decide which part you would like | | | | No worries, just click "Ok" to continue. |
| to use for your ringtone. | | | | 11. Double-clicking on the ringtone that you have just |
| 3. When the song gets to your desired point, take | | | | created will at the ringtone's folder to your iTune's |
| note of the start-time as well as the end-time within | | | | Music Library where it can then be synced with your |
| the iTune's player. | | | | iPhone upon connecting your iPhone to your |
| 4. Move your mouse cursor over to your chosen | | | | computer. |
| song and right-click, scroll down and click "Get Info" | | | | Well, that's it. You are now armed with the |
| from the sub-menu, then choose the "Options" tab. | | | | knowledge of creating your own ringtones for free |
| 5. Find where it says "Start Time" and enter the start | | | | every time that new song comes out. |