Tired of the same default ringtone as everyone in the room? This free ringtone maker turns a song, beat or sound on your phone into a ringtone in under a minute. Drag the window to the part you love, and we add soft fades, level the volume and give you an iPhone M4R and an Android MP3.
How it works
- Choose a song or sound you have the right to use. It stays on your device.
- Drag the window on the waveform to the part you want to hear when your phone rings. We keep it under 30 seconds, the limit iPhone sets.
- We add a soft fade in and fade out so it starts and ends smoothly, and level the volume.
- Download the iPhone version (M4R, or M4A for the Files app) or the Android MP3, then follow the tips for your phone below.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set the ringtone on an iPhone?
On iOS 26 or later: save the M4A or MP3 to the Files app, long-press it, tap Share, then Use as Ringtone (it may be under More). The file must be shorter than 30 seconds, which ours always are. On older iOS, connect the iPhone to a computer and drag the .m4r file onto it in Finder (Mac) or iTunes (Windows), or import the file into GarageBand on the phone and share it as a ringtone.
How do I set it on Tecno, Infinix, itel, Samsung or Redmi?
Download the MP3, then open Settings, Sound (or Sound and vibration), Ringtone, and choose it from your music or files; look for a + or "Local ringtone" option. On Samsung it is Settings, Sounds and vibration, Ringtone, then +. Menu names vary a little by model and Android version. You can also set a ringtone for one contact from the contact's edit screen.
Is this the same as an MTN or Airtel caller tune?
No. A ringtone is what you hear when your phone rings. A caller tune (caller ringback tone) is what people hear while they wait for you to answer, and it is a paid network service you set up with your mobile network. This tool makes ringtones only.
Why is it limited to 30 seconds?
iPhone only accepts ringtones shorter than 30 seconds, and a short loop sounds better on any phone because ringtones repeat. You can pick 15, 20, 25 or 29 seconds.
What if the iPhone download button says my browser can't make M4R?
Making an M4R needs your browser's built-in AAC encoder, which most current versions of Safari, Chrome on Windows, Mac and Android, and Edge have. If yours doesn't, download the MP3: on iOS 26 or later the Files app accepts MP3 ringtones too.
Can I use any song?
Only audio you own or have permission to use, such as your own recordings, beats you have licensed, or royalty-free and Creative Commons tracks whose licence allows edits. Cutting a song or removing its vocals does not give you any rights to it, so don't post, sell or perform the result without permission from the rights holders. We don't download audio from YouTube, TikTok, Spotify or any other link.
Terms of use and copyright
- Only process audio you own or have permission to use: your own recordings, beats you have licensed, or tracks whose licence allows editing. Removing vocals, cutting or converting a song does not give you any rights to it.
- Don't publish, sell, stream or perform results made from other people's music without permission from the rights holders. Platforms may mute, block or claim such uploads, and you are responsible for how you use what you make.
- Audio Lab does not download or fetch audio from links (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, Audiomack, Boomplay or anywhere else) and does not host any music. You choose files that are already on your device.
- Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to Centertainment. We don't see, store or keep copies of your audio. Voice notes may contain other people's voices: respect their privacy.
- The tools are provided free and "as is". Results are automatic and can contain artefacts, so check them before you share, and keep your original files.
Made for every phone
Android phones, including the Tecno, Infinix, itel, Samsung and Redmi models most people carry in Nigeria, happily use MP3 ringtones. iPhones are pickier: on iOS 26 and later you can set an MP3 or M4A that is shorter than 30 seconds straight from the Files app, while older versions need an M4R file added through a computer or GarageBand. We cover both, and the step-by-step tips for each phone open as soon as your ringtone is ready.
Why 29 seconds?
Apple only accepts ringtones shorter than 30 seconds, so the longest option here is 29 seconds. Shorter is often better anyway: ringtones repeat, and a tight 15 or 20-second loop of the hook sounds cleaner than a long clip. When you open a long song we start the window on its loudest stretch, which is often the chorus, but you can move it anywhere.
Ringtone or caller tune?
People often mix these up. A ringtone plays on your phone when someone calls you. A caller tune (also called a caller ringback tone) is what callers hear while they wait, and that is a paid service you set up with MTN, Airtel, Glo or 9mobile. This tool makes ringtones only.
Tips for a great ringtone
- Pick a part with a clear melody or hook. Quiet intros are easy to miss in a noisy bus or market.
- Keep “Level the volume” on so it rings clearly next to your other sounds.
- Set different ringtones for important contacts so you know who’s calling without looking.
- Use only audio you own or have permission to use, such as your own song, a voice recording or a royalty-free sound.
Need a different length or a bit of editing first? Use the MP3 cutter, then come back here.