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How to Make a Ringtone from Any Video or Song on iPhone

Updated October 4, 2026 · 2 min read

A funny moment from a video. Your kid saying “Mom, pick up!”. The chorus of a song you own. You can turn any of them into a ringtone right on your iPhone — no computer, no iTunes. Here's how.

How to make a ringtone from a video on iPhone

1. Get the app. Download Video & Image Converter — free to try.
2. Pick the video or song from Photos or the Files app. Audio files work too.
3. Choose Make Ringtone and trim. Drag the handles to the best part — up to 30 seconds. Add a fade-in and fade-out so it doesn't start or stop abruptly, and give it a name.
4. Export it to your iPhone's ringtones:
   • iOS 26 and later: tap Export, then Use as Ringtone in the share sheet. Done.
   • iOS 18: the app builds a project for GarageBand, Apple's free music app, and opens it. In GarageBand, long-press the project, tap Share, then Ringtone. The app walks you through it with pictures.
5. Set it in Settings › Sounds & Haptics › Ringtone — or give it to one person only in Contacts › Edit › Ringtone.

Tips for a ringtone that sounds good

• Start on the hook. Calls are often answered in a few seconds, so put the best part first — skip quiet intros.
• Use a short fade-out so the loop back to the start doesn't click.
• Clean up speech. If it's a voice clip recorded outdoors, remove the background noise first.

Can I use a song from Apple Music or Spotify?

No. Streaming songs are protected and aren't stored on your device as files you can edit. Use a video you recorded, a voice memo, or an audio file you own.