Do you want a customized ringtone for your iPhone without buying one from the Tone Store? If you're an Apple Music subscriber, you can use your favorite tracks to create a unique ringtone. This article will show you how to set an Apple Music song as a ringtone on iPhone, including methods using iTunes and alternative tools.
How to Set Apple Music as Ringtone on iPhone with iTunes
📚 Tool Requirements
- TuneFab Apple Music Converter: To convert Apple Music songs to M4A format.
- iTunes: To transfer the converted songs to your iPhone.
In most cases, you cannot directly set Apple Music as ringtone on iPhone since the songs are DRM-protected AAC files. To solve this problem, your Apple Music songs should be converted to DRM-free files in M4A (and changed to M4R before adding them to your iPhone). This requires the use of music converters.
That's where TuneFab Apple Music Converter comes into play. It can help you get DRM-free Apple Music songs in a few clicks. It is capable of converting Apple Music to plain MP3, AAC, M4A, FLAC, WAV, and other popular audio formats. After that, you can import them into ringtone creator or software and create custom ringtones for your iPhone.
🌞 Highlight Features of TuneFab Apple Music Converter:
- Save any Apple Music song, album, or playlist locally
- Remove DRM from Apple Music streaming content
- Convert multiple Apple Music songs in batch with 20X speed
- Keep ID3 tags for easy management of Apple Music downloads
- Download Apple Music to 320 Kbps & 48 kHz, and even lossless quality
Now follow the guide below to convert Apple Music songs to M4A with TuneFab and make ringtones for iPhone with iTunes:
Step 1. Convert Apple Music to M4A
1. Download, install, and launch TuneFab Apple Music Converter on your computer.
2. Launch the converter and log in with your Apple Music Account.
3. Select the song you want to use as a ringtone, and add it to the conversion queue.
4. Choose M4A as the output format and click "Convert" to start the process.
Step 2. Create Ringtone in iTunes
1. Open iTunes and drag the converted M4A song into the library.
2. Play the song and note the start and stop times for your ringtone.
3. Right-click the song, select "Song Info", go to the "Options" tab, and set the start and stop times.
4. Click "File > Convert > Create AAC Version". A new version of the song will appear in the library.
Note: If you can't find the "AAC Version", navigate to "Edit > Preferences… > General > Import Settings > Import Using" and choose "AAC Encoder".
5. Right-click the new version, select "Show in Windows Explorer" (or "Show in Finder" on Mac).
6. Rename the file extension from .m4a to .m4r. If you can't see the extension of the file. Try the shortcut "Win + S" to launch the File Explorer Options. Go to "View" > "Advanced settings", untick "Hide extension for known file types".
Step 3. Transfer and Set Ringtone on iPhone
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
2. Drag the .m4r file into the "Tones" section under your device.
3. On your iPhone, go to "Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone" and select your new ringtone.
How to Set Apple Music as Ringtone on iPhone Without iTunes
📚 Tool Requirements
- TuneFab Apple Music Converter: To convert Apple Music songs to DRM-free M4A format.
- GarageBand: An iPhone app to create custom ringtones for free.
If you don't install iTunes on your computer or prefer adding fade-in, fade-out, volume, or other effects for the ringtone, you should use iPhone ringtone maker apps to make Apple Music a ringtone on your iPhone and then set it up. Here's how:
Step 1. Convert Apple Music to M4A
Follow the same steps as in the iTunes method to convert your song using TuneFab Apple Music Converter.
Step 2. Transfer M4A to iPhone
Use iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or another file transfer service to transfer the converted songs to your iPhone.
Step 3. Make and Set Ringtone with GarageBand on iPhone
1. Open GarageBand and create a new project using the "Audio Recorder".
2. Import the song by tapping the loop icon, selecting "Music", and dragging the song to the track.
3. Edit the song to the desired length (30 seconds or less) and add any effects.
4. Save the project, then long-press the file and select "Share > Ringtone".
5. Name the ringtone and export it. Set it as the default ringtone directly from GarageBand.
FAQs About Setting Apple Music as Ringtone on iPhone
Is there an alternative rintone maker for Apple Music?
If GarageBand or iTunes seems complex, you can use FonePaw DoTrans, which simplifies the process of creating and transferring ringtones:
1. Launch FonePaw DoTrans on your PC.
2. Connect your iPhone to the PC and open the "Toolbox".
3. Select "Ringtone Maker" and add the desired song from your PC or iPhone.
4. Edit the ringtone to the desired length and adjust the volume.
5. Save the ringtone and FonaPaw will transfer it to your iPhone tone list.
How to buy ringtones for iPhone?
You can buy ringtones for iPhone in the Tone Store:
1. On your iPhone, navigate to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtones > Tone Store.
2. Tap on any ringtone to listen to a preview.
3. Once you find a ringtone you like, tap on the price button.
4. Confirm the purchase with your Apple Account.
Your purchased ringtones will be shown at the top of the tone list.
The Bottom Line
Making a new ringtone out of your Apple Music songs seems difficult. But with the methods introduced above, you can easily set Apple Music as ringtone on your iPhone with iTunes, GarageBand, or FonePaw DoTrans. The key is to remove the DRM encryption on Apple Music songs by TuneFab Apple Music Converter. In this way, you can make a customized ringtone and set it as your iPhone ringtone.
