How to Make a Ringtone From a Song or Video on iPhone (Free)

TL;DR

Import audio from Files, extract it from a video or record it, trim on the waveform, add fades and export. iOS won't set a ringtone in one tap, so the app walks you through the install route that suits you.

1. Get the sound

A song or voice memo from Files
Audio from a video in Photos
A recording from the microphone
A built-in sound effect

2. Trim

Cut on the waveform, split at the playhead, add fades, change volume and speed (0.5× to 2×). Loop the preview to check it.

3. Install

See how to install. Ringtones should be short.

FAQ

Is it really free? Yes. Every editing feature is open to everyone; a short ad covers each export.

Why can’t it set my ringtone directly? iOS doesn’t allow any third-party app to do that in one tap.

The app Ringtone Maker →