How to Create Ringtones Online

The ability for a user to change ringtones is a popular feature found on almost all mobile phones. In the past, users faced the limitations of the ringtones built into the phone by the manufacturer.

Later, upgradeable phones with proprietary ringtone files became available, giving users more variety. Now, ringtones come in standard formats that make them usable on almost any mobile phone.

This makes acquiring ringtones from third party sources possible. Even more significant is the ability for users to create custom ringtones from sounds and songs that already exist on a computer or are purchased online.

At first, this process required a user to have audio editing and conversion software installed on a computer. Through a lengthy and complicated process, the user created the ringtone and then uploaded it to the phone. Thanks to the Internet and human ingenuity, this entire process is now simplified as a convenient online process.

Finding an Online Ringtone Creation Service

How to Create Ringtones OnlineSeveral different approaches to creating ringtones online are available. First, users can visit the online store of their phone service provider to create ringtones online. This is a premium service for which the user is charged a fee.

Most users prefer this method because the online ringtone service comes from a reputable provider with a support infrastructure in place in case users need assistance.

Alternative ringtone creation services are now plentiful online. These are websites that offer varying degrees of functionality that can create custom ringtones and download them to a mobile phone. These services are much like the premium services of the mobile phone service providers, but are marketed as having additional or enhanced features.

Accessing the Ringtone Creation Service Online

iPhone Users have a choice to use either the phone or a computer to access the iTunes store online for the purpose of creating a new ringtone. Users with different phones need to consult with their service provider to determine if custom ringtone services are accessible via the mobile phone or if computer access is required. Even if computer access is required to create the ringtone online, the process remains easy.

The Ringtone Creation Process

The following procedure describes how to create a ringtone online using the iPhone service through iTunes store. Users of different phone providers will use a different service, but the process will follow a similar pattern. This example assumes that the user is accessing the Internet through the phone, although the same functionality is available using a computer.

  1. On the iPhone, purchase the song for ringtone use from the iTunes store. Tap “Settings” and then “Store.” If necessary, create a new user account.
  2. Browse music by genre, top ten, featured selection, or search to find the desired song for use as a new ringtone.
  3. Select the song, then tap the price to purchase it
  4. A download status window appears as the purchased song downloads.
  5. From the iTunes music library, tap “Store” and then “Create Ringtone.” When the user selects the desired song, a ringtone editor will display on the iPhone at the bottom of the screen.
  6. Use the controls to highlight the section of the song desired for use as the ringtone.
  7. Choose options that include ringtone length, ringtone fade in or fade out, and the gap between recurring rings.
  8. Use the pop-up looping menu to select looping options for the ringtone.
  9. Tap the “Preview” button to listen to and confirm the ringtone. If necessary, go back to the ringtone editor.
  10. When the ringtone meets user requirements, tap the “Buy” option.
  11. Synchronize the iPhone with the new ringtone, and then send it to the phone as either the default ringtone, a ringtone for a contact, or a ringtone for the alarm clock.

Free Online Ringtone Creation Services

A variety of ringtone creation services exist online. While some are premium (for pay) services, others are free.

Most free services do not offer the user the ability to purchase a new song to convert to a ringtone. These work by allowing users to upload sound files from a computer or from an online URL.

Although some of the free services are scams, others are legitimate. Some third party sites allow users to send new ringtones to a mobile phone number, but others require the user to download the ringtone to a computer first. The ringtone is then uploaded to the phone using a USB cable.

Although not all ringtone creation services are as convenient as the one for the iPhone, most of these services are easy to use and offer remarkable flexibility for users wishing to customize and personalize their mobile phones.

A user should consider all available online ringtone creation options to find the one that is best suited for his or her particular needs.

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