iToner has released an updated version which now supports iPhone 1.1.2. It also comes with some bug fixes. iToner is a tool for converting and making iPhone custom ringtones and it costs you $15. But, the question is, who needs iToner when creating iPhone ringtones is easy and free? If you don’t know how to do it for free, here is a short tutorial extracted from our site’s iPhone ultimate guide page. There are at least 3 methods you can enjoy free custom iPhone ringtones without paying $15 to iToner.
Method 1(applies to windows and mac users using iTunes 7.5. The ringtone file used should be less than 40 seconds.):
Step 1. Import your ringtone in iTunes. If it is in mp3 format, right-click that file and convert it to AAC.
Step 2.Right-click the converted file, and choose “Show in Finder” (Mac) or “Show in File Explorer” (Windows).
Step 3.Copy that file to somewhere else. Than, rename the extension to m4r. That means if your file named “ringtone.m4a” originally, rename it to “ringtone.m4r”.
Step 4. Double click that file and it should appear in iTunes’ ringtone list. You can now sync it to iPhone easily.
Method 2(applies to windows and mac users using iTunes 7.5, with jailbroken iPhone):
Step 1. Import your ringtone in iTunes. If it is in mp3 format, right-click that file and convert it to AAC.
Step 2. Create a new playlist called “iPhone’s ringtone”. Than, drag and drop that AAC file to this new playlist.
Step 3. Sync this playlist to your iPhone.
Step 4. Disconnect your iPhone with computer. Install SendSong 0.21e from Installer.app. You can choose it from “Multimedia” Category.
Step 5. Run “SendSong”. Choose the ringtone file you just sync in step 3, and click to choose “Send To Ringtones”.
Step 6. Now, connect your iPhone with computer again. No need to sync the playlist we created in step 2 anymore.
Method 3: (Applies to Mac only with GarageBand installed)
I think there is no reason to pay for iToner. Ask if you still don’t know how to create your free custom iPhone ringtones.
Your method 1 is missing a step: make sure that your original file is 40 seconds or less in duration.
No argument that there are free ways to create ringtone files (although GarageBand is not free unless you get it with a new Mac); however, for many iPhone owners, the convenience of a $15 tool that’s drag & drop easy outweighs the cost. If your time is worth $60 an hour… how many ringtones do you have to make before you’ve used up more than 15 minutes?
Hi,
I’ve try the method 1, but when i try to sync i’ve got error and the file dont sync with iPhone, because it said the iPhone cant play the file…
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UsuarioCompulsivo,
did you try another method? Anyway, mike pointed out a very good comment. It won’t work if your file is longer than 40 seconds.
Thanks, mike. this post is now edited.
I’ve seen multiple posts about Method 1 working but it doesn’t for me.
I have: iTunes 7.5.0.20, iPhone 1.1.2. I tried 30 seconds but figured I might be cutting it too close and trimmed it down to 12 seconds just to be sure. Converted from mp3 to m4a. Renamed from .m4a to .m4r. (at this point my windows box changes the icon and recognizes the file as an itunes ringtone. does this mean anything? not really I guess.) When I double click on the .m4r file, iTunes starts but the file does NOT appear as a ringtone in iTunes. If I attempt to drag-n-drop the file onto iTunes, the drop icon says all is okay (has a little plus sign next to it) and itunes churns for a split-second but nothing happens. iTunes appears to be checking out the file and rejecting it. Is it just me or are other people having this same problem?
Francisco,
That’s why I put 3 methods up here. I suggest you can try the second method.
How to rename the extension? i cant seem to do it ):
METOD 1 workssssssss perfect THANKS BUDYYYYY
you are KING
did itoner works in window platform?