How to make a YouTube video into a ringtone for iPhone with the help of Ringtones app
Turning a YouTube video into a ringtone for your iPhone might sound like a techy task, but it’s actually super easy and fun! Especially when you have the Ringtones app by your side. Let’s break down how you can do this step by step.
Step 1: Get to Know the Ringtones App
The Ringtones app is like a Swiss Army knife for ringtones! It’s packed with cool features like a massive library of ready-to-use ringtones, awesome wallpapers, and tools to make your own custom ringtones. The star feature for our task today is the “Audio from Video” function. This cool tool lets you take any video on your iPhone and extract the audio from it. Imagine taking the coolest part of a music video and making it your ringtone!
Step 2: Recording the YouTube Video
Before we jump into using the Ringtones app, there’s a little prep work. You’ll need to use your iPhone’s screen recorder to capture the YouTube video you want as your ringtone. Don’t worry; it’s easy! Just make sure the video is saved on your iPhone once you’ve recorded it.
Step 3: Setting Up Your Custom Ringtone
Got your video recorded? Great! Now, we’ll use the GarageBand app to set it up as your custom ringtone. GarageBand might sound like it’s for music pros, but it’s actually really user-friendly for this kind of task.
Steps to follow on learning how to make a YouTube video into a ringtone for iPhone using the Ringtones app:
Excited to turn a YouTube video into your new ringtone? Just follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a cool new ringtone in no time!
Step 1: Download the Ringtones App
First things first, head over to the App Store on your iPhone. Search for “Ringtones: Ringtone Maker” and download it for free. Easy, right?
Step 2: Launch the App and Select “AUDIO FROM VIDEO”
Once you’ve downloaded the app, open it up. You’ll see a bunch of options, but for now, focus on the “AUDIO FROM VIDEO” tool. This is your key to unlocking the audio from your favorite YouTube video.
Step 3: Pick Your Video
In the Media menu of the app, browse through your phone and pick the YouTube video you screen recorded. Choose wisely – this is going to be your new ringtone!
Step 4: Extract the Audio and Edit
As soon as you select the video, the app will work its magic and separate the audio from the video. Cool, right? You’ll also see a trimmer tool. Use this to cut out a 30-second snippet for your ringtone. This is your chance to pick the best part!
Step 5: Add Some Flair with Fade Effects
Want to make your ringtone even more awesome? Try adding a “FADE IN” or “FADE OUT” effect. This gives your ringtone a smooth start or end. Plus, you can rename your ringtone to something catchy right here.
Step 6: Save Your Masterpiece
Now, hit the Save button at the bottom right of your screen. Voilà! Your custom ringtone is now in the Custom section of the My Tones tab.
Step 7: Install Your Ringtone
See the ellipsis (three-dot) icon next to your new ringtone? Tap on that, and select “Install Ringtone.” Then choose “Install via GarageBand app” to start setting it up on your iPhone.
Steps on how to use the GarageBand app to set a ringtone made out of a YouTube video using the Ringtones app:
You’re almost there! Now that you’ve created a custom ringtone from a YouTube video using the Ringtones app, it’s time to set it up on your iPhone using GarageBand. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds. Let’s jump right into it!
Step 1: Start from the Ringtones App
Open up the Ringtones app where your custom tone is saved. Tap on the ellipsis (three-dot) icon next to your ringtone and choose “Install Ringtone.”
Step 2: Launch GarageBand
In the popup menu that appears, select “Install via GarageBand.” This will open another popup window. Here, you’ll see the GarageBand icon. Tap on it to launch the GarageBand app.
Step 3: Navigate in GarageBand
Once you’re in GarageBand, you’ll land on the Recents menu. Here, find your custom ringtone. Press and hold it to bring up the file options menu, and then select “Share.”
Step 4: Share Your Ringtone
In the Share Song menu, choose “Ringtone.” This will take you to the Export Ringtone menu. Here, just tap on “Export.” This step saves your custom ringtone in a format that your iPhone can use as a ringtone.
Step 5: Set Your New Ringtone
After the ringtone exportation finishes, a popup menu will appear. From this menu, select “Use sound as…”. This is where you get to decide how you want to use your new ringtone.
Step 6: Enjoy Your New Ringtone!
Finally, choose “Standard Ringtone” to set your custom YouTube video tone as your default iPhone ringtone. And there you have it! You’ve successfully turned a YouTube video into your iPhone ringtone!