Ringtone maker online — cut an MP3 into a ringtone
Quick answer Pick the start and end of the part you want, trim it, and download a short MP3 (Android) or M4R (iPhone) ringtone.
Trim a range, split at a point, or auto-remove leading/trailing silence. 15MB max (Pro: 20MB).
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Make a ringtone from an MP3 online for free with VoxCraft. Upload a song or recording, set the start and end of the part you want, choose MP3 or M4R, and download a short ringtone — no install and no signup on the free tier.
Ringtones work best short. A clip of roughly 20–30 seconds covers the hook without dragging, so choose the part or the line you recognise instantly rather than a whole verse. Start a fraction of a second before the sound begins so the ringtone doesn't feel clipped.
Choose MP3 for Android, which accepts it as a ringtone, or M4R for iPhone, which uses that format for ringtones. An M4R file is AAC audio with a .m4r extension. A downloaded M4R still has to be added to the iPhone — normally through Finder or iTunes on a computer, or by importing the audio into GarageBand — so check Apple's current steps. Apple limits ringtone length, so keep the clip short (around 30 seconds or less).
Only make ringtones from music or recordings you own or have the right to use.
How it works
- Upload your MP3 (or WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC) — 15MB max, 20MB with Pro. The duration appears automatically.
- Keep Trim selected, enter the start and end time in seconds, and choose MP3 (Android) or M4R (iPhone) as the format.
- Tap Apply and preview the result.
- Download the file, then set it as a ringtone — in sound settings on Android, or after adding the M4R to your iPhone.
Who uses this
Song hook
Cut the 20–30 seconds you recognise and use it as a ringtone.
Message and alert tones
Make a short, clear alert sound from a recording.
Voice clip
Turn a short spoken line into a custom tone.
Tips for better results
- Aim for 20–30 seconds; shorter is fine for alert tones.
- Start just before the first sound for a clean beginning.
- Add a gentle fade-out so the end doesn't cut off abruptly.
- If it sounds too quiet, use Normalize or adjust volume.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a ringtone be?
Around 20–30 seconds is a sensible target; check your phone's limit.
What format is the output?
MP3 or M4R — you choose before trimming.
Does this work for iPhone?
Yes — choose M4R as the format. You still need to add the downloaded file to your iPhone (usually via Finder or iTunes on a computer, or GarageBand).
Is it free?
Yes within free-tier limits, with no account required to start.
Can I use any song?
Only music and recordings you own or are licensed to use.