How to Set a Song as Your iPhone Ringtone from Mac

Learn how to easily set a song as your ringtone on an iPhone using a Mac in just a few simple steps.

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To set a song as your ringtone on your iPhone from your Mac, follow these steps: Open iTunes and add the song to your library. Trim the song to 30 seconds using ‘Get Info’ > ‘Options’. Convert the trimmed song to AAC format and rename the file extension from .m4a to .m4r. Connect your iPhone, drag the .m4r file to your iPhone under ‘Tones,’ and sync. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone and select your new ringtone.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I use any song as a ringtone on my iPhone? Yes, but you need to ensure it's in the correct format and duration (30 seconds or less).
  2. What file format is required for iPhone ringtones? .m4r is the required format for ringtones on iPhones.
  3. Do I need a specific version of iTunes to set ringtones? Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes to ensure compatibility with your iPhone.
  4. How do I sync ringtones to my iPhone? Connect your iPhone to your Mac, drag the .m4r file to your iPhone's 'Tones' section in iTunes, and sync.