{"id":8529,"date":"2009-06-29T21:26:28","date_gmt":"2009-06-29T15:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=8529"},"modified":"2026-10-06T20:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:56:06","slug":"make-free-ringtones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Own Free Ringtones (iPhone, Android + Best Sites)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to make your own free ringtones from a favourite song, a voice recording or a sound effect? It&#8217;s easier than ever. iPhones running iOS 26 can turn any short audio clip into a ringtone in a few taps, Android has always let you pick any sound file, and free online audio cutters trim songs to the perfect 30 seconds. Here are the best ways and sites to create your own free ringtones in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-free-ringtones.webp\" alt=\"Make your own free ringtones\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-free-ringtones.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-free-ringtones-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-free-ringtones-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-free-ringtones-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-free-ringtones-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Trim your song to under 30 seconds with a free online audio cutter, save it as MP3 or M4A, then on <strong>iPhone (iOS 26)<\/strong> open it in Files, tap <strong>Share \u2192 Use as Ringtone<\/strong>; on <strong>Android<\/strong>, go to <strong>Settings \u2192 Sound \u2192 Phone ringtone<\/strong> and add the file.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acc444d76fa4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acc444d76fa4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#How_to_make_your_own_free_ringtones_step_1_cut_the_audio\" >How to make your own free ringtones: step 1, cut the audio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#Step_2_Set_a_custom_ringtone_on_iPhone\" >Step 2: Set a custom ringtone on iPhone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#iOS_26_and_later\" >iOS 26 and later<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#Older_iOS_versions\" >Older iOS versions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#Step_3_Set_a_custom_ringtone_on_Android\" >Step 3: Set a custom ringtone on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#Free_ringtone_download_sites_and_apps\" >Free ringtone download sites and apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#What_happened_to_the_2009_ringtone_sites\" >What happened to the 2009 ringtone sites?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#How_long_can_a_ringtone_be\" >How long can a ringtone be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#Can_I_use_a_Spotify_or_Apple_Music_song_as_a_ringtone\" >Can I use a Spotify or Apple Music song as a ringtone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/06\/make-free-ringtones\/#What_format_do_iPhone_ringtones_use\" >What format do iPhone ringtones use?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_your_own_free_ringtones_step_1_cut_the_audio\"><\/span>How to make your own free ringtones: step 1, cut the audio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A ringtone should be short, about 20 to 30 seconds, starting at the best part of the song. Free tools to trim audio:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mp3cut.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audio Cutter (mp3cut.net)<\/a>:<\/strong> a free online tool from 123apps. Upload a song, drag the handles to choose the part you want, add fade in or fade out, and save as MP3 or M4R (iPhone ringtone).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audacityteam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audacity<\/a>:<\/strong> a free audio editor for Windows, Mac and Linux, for precise cuts, volume boosts and effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ringtone maker apps:<\/strong> many free Android apps cut songs and set them as ringtones directly; check reviews and permissions before installing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voice Memos or a recorder app:<\/strong> record your own voice, a child&#8217;s laugh or a funny sound and use it as a ringtone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Set_a_custom_ringtone_on_iPhone\"><\/span>Step 2: Set a custom ringtone on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iOS_26_and_later\"><\/span>iOS 26 and later<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Save your MP3 or M4A clip (under 30 seconds) in the Files app.<\/li>\n<li>Open it in Files, tap the <strong>Share<\/strong> icon and choose <strong>Use as Ringtone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>iPhone opens Settings with your new ringtone selected. You can also choose it for text tones and other alerts under <strong>Settings \u2192 Sounds &amp; Haptics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can do the same from the Voice Memos app: tap the three-dot menu on a recording, then <strong>Share \u2192 Use as Ringtone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Older_iOS_versions\"><\/span>Older iOS versions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use Apple&#8217;s free GarageBand app: import the song, trim it, then tap <strong>Share \u2192 Ringtone<\/strong> and export it. Or sync an M4R file from a computer using Finder (Mac) or the Apple Devices app (Windows).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Set_a_custom_ringtone_on_Android\"><\/span>Step 3: Set a custom ringtone on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Copy your MP3 file to the phone (the Ringtones or Music folder works well).<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Settings \u2192 Sound &amp; vibration \u2192 Ringtone<\/strong> (the exact name varies by phone).<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Add<\/strong>, <strong>+<\/strong> or <strong>My sounds<\/strong>, select your file and save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To give one contact their own ringtone, open the contact, tap <strong>Edit<\/strong> or the three-dot menu, and choose <strong>Set ringtone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_ringtone_download_sites_and_apps\"><\/span>Free ringtone download sites and apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zedge.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zedge<\/a>:<\/strong> one of the original ringtone sites from our 2009 list, now a popular app with millions of free ringtones, notification sounds and wallpapers.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/audiko.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audiko<\/a>:<\/strong> also from our original list, offering free ringtones and a ringtone maker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free sound libraries<\/strong> like <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/sound-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay sound effects<\/a> offer royalty-free clips you can use as notification tones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only make ringtones from music you own, and download from sites you trust. Ringtone sites full of pop-ups and &#8220;download&#8221; buttons can hide adware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_the_2009_ringtone_sites\"><\/span>What happened to the 2009 ringtone sites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our original list included Zedge, Audiko, Mp3mer, Mobicious, Mobiles24, MakeOwnRingtone, Cellsea, Playscreen, MyxerTones and ToneBee. Back then you had to check which formats your phone supported (MP3, AMR, MMF and more) and send ringtones to your phone by SMS. Smartphones made most of those services unnecessary, and Zedge and Audiko are the main survivors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_ringtone_be\"><\/span>How long can a ringtone be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On iPhone, custom ringtones must be under 30 seconds (texts tones even shorter). Android allows longer files, but 20 to 30 seconds is ideal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_a_Spotify_or_Apple_Music_song_as_a_ringtone\"><\/span>Can I use a Spotify or Apple Music song as a ringtone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Streaming songs are protected and can&#8217;t be exported. You need an audio file you own, such as a purchased MP3.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_format_do_iPhone_ringtones_use\"><\/span>What format do iPhone ringtones use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>iOS 26 accepts MP3 and M4A files directly. Older versions use the M4R ringtone format.<\/p>\n<p><em>The original version of this list was written in 2009 by guest blogger Srikanth and has been fully updated for 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to make your own free ringtones from a favourite song, a voice recording or a sound effect? 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