iPhone Purchased Ringtones FAQ

Purchased ringtone information

1. How do I create and purchase a ringtone from the iTunes Store?
2. How much do ringtones purchased from the iTunes Store cost?
3. How can I tell which songs can be used to create ringtones?
4. Can I customize the length of time between ringtone repeats?
5. Can I preview my ringtone before I create it?
6. How do I create a good ringtone?
7. How long can my ringtone be?
8. I created a ringtone. Where can I find it?
9. Can I use my ringtone on any phone?

General ringtone information

1. How do I add the ringtone to my iPhone?
2. How do I assign a ringtone to a specific contact?
3. How do I set a ringtone as my default ringtone?

This section refers to ringtones purchased from the U.S. iTunes Store

How do I create and purchase a ringtone from the iTunes Store?

See this document for steps to create a ringtone.

For information on how to use GarageBand 4.1.1 to export your original song, your original audio recordings, or use Apple Loops and iLife jingles to create a custom ringtone for your iPhone, click here.

How much do ringtones purchased from the iTunes Store cost?

Ringtones purchased from the iTunes Store are just 99 cents US each. Note: These ringtones can only be created from eligible songs purchased from the iTunes Store.

You can only purchase ringtones from the U.S. iTunes Store. You can use GarageBand anywhere to export your original song, your original audio recordings, or use Apple Loops and iLife jingles to create a custom ringtone for your iPhone.

How can I tell which songs can be used to create ringtones?

Songs with a bell icon () in the song listing are eligible.

Can I customize the length of time between ringtone repeats?

Yes. You can set the desired delay using the Looping menu in the Ringtone Editor.

If you do not see the bell icon on any songs, choose View > View Options, and make sure the Ringtone checkbox is checked.

Can I preview my ringtone before I create it?

Click Preview to hear your ringtone before purchasing it.

How do I create a good ringtone?

If possible, start and end your ringtone at natural breaks in the song — the audio waveform can help you find these spots. Or use the Fade In or Fade Out feature to ensure a smooth transition between rings.

How long can my ringtone be?

Ringtones can be up to 30 seconds.

I created a ringtone. Where can I find it?

To see all the ringtones you've created, click Ringtones on the left side of the iTunes window.

Can I use my ringtone on any phone?

Ringtones created with iTunes are designed exclusively for the iPhone.

For information on how to use GarageBand ’08 to create ringtones for your third-party phone using your original song, your original audio recordings, or Apple Loops and iLife jingles, click here.

This section contains general ringtone information

How do I add the ringtone to my iPhone?

Simply sync your iPhone to your computer.

How do I assign a ringtone to a specific contact?

On your iPhone, go to the Home screen. Tap Phone and then tap Contacts. Choose a contact, tap Ringtone and select a new ringtone. When that contact calls, you will hear that ringtone.

How do I set a ringtone as my default ringtone?

To set a ringtone as your default ringtone, go to the Home screen on your iPhone. Tap Settings > Sounds > Ringtone, and then choose a ringtone. This will become your default ringtone.