[Ringtone Editor] How to Edit a Song for Ringtone on Windows?

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Not everyone likes the default ringtones that come with their phones. 📱 Do you ever feel like those pre-installed tones just don’t match your vibe? If you're looking for something different, creating a custom ringtone for your phone can be a fun and personal way to spice up your device.

Whether you want to use a snippet of your favorite song or craft a unique sound for specific contacts, it's actually quite easy, especially on your computer. 💻

In this article, we'll show you how to edit a song and turn it into a ringtone on Windows 10/11 for your Android or iOS device, and what you really need, is just one functional ringtone editor software. Keep reading! 👇

🔥 Best All-in-One Ringtone Editor for Windows

Editing music for a ringtone on a smartphone using some apps is doable, but when you're on a Windows computer, the process can be even more straightforward, and you'll have access to a vast library of music materials. 🎵

I highly recommend WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro. It's a user-friendly video and audio processor that combines a music downloader, recorder, editor, and converter all in one! 🎉

Therefore, you don't need to hang around in multiple software, this one can meet all your needs. More surprisingly, it gives you two handy methods for ringtone editing.

Curious? 📥 Get this tool and follow the instructions to start ringtone making.

👉 Method 1: Using Converter

Step 1 - Open Converter and Import a Song

DownloadDownload and install WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro on your PC.
Run the software and click on the "Converter" option.
Click "Add Files" to import a song (in any format) from your hard drive.
Alternatively, a quick drag-and-drop is also allowed.

💡 You can also add multiple files for separately editing.
💡 The software allows for batch audio processing, saving your time and effort.
💡 You can even add a video files to extract audio for ringtone making.

Step 2 - Trim the Song to Choose Desired Part

Click on the "Scissors" icon on the toolbar. This will open the trimming window.
Drag two blue sliders to determine the part you want to create as the ringtone.
Want a more precise selection? You can input the start and end time of the clip.
Press the green "Trim" button to generate the clip.
Click OK to return.

💡 You can create multiple ringtones from the same song in one go!
💡 Most ringtones are typically between 30 seconds and 1 minute long. So, it's a good idea to select a portion of the song that falls within this range.
💡 For iPhone ringtones, keep in mind that phone ringtones should not exceed 40 seconds, and SMS ringtones should be 25 seconds or less.

Step 3 - Choose the Ringtone Format

Click on the Format image on the right side to unfold the full list of 600+ presets.
Go to the "Audio" category and select "Apple Ringtone" or "Android Ringtone" directly.

Step 4 - Export Your Ringtone

Choose a location where you want to save your newly created ringtone at the bottom.
Finally, press "Run" button to start the processing and export your ringtone.

The software will start processing your ringtone, and in no time, you'll have your custom-made ringtone ready to be used on your device! 🎉

👉 Method 2: Using Ringtone Studio

Step 1 - Open Ringtone Studio

On the startup interface of HD Video Converter Factory Pro, open the "Toolbox" module.
From the Toolbox, step into the Ringtone Studio. It's that simple!

Step 2 - Trim the Ringtone and Export It

On the left side, select whether you're creating a ringtone for an Android or iOS device.
Import your song using the "Add File" button or a simple drag-and-drop.
Use its selection tools to highlight the portion of the song that you want to keep.
Click "Play Section" to preview the result.
Once satisfied, hit the "Save" button to export your ringtone.

⚠️ For iOS device, make sure your selection doesn't exceed 40 seconds for phone ringtone or 25 seconds for SMS ringtone. Otherwise, it will turn red.

📣 Final Words...

As you can see, HD Video Converter Factory Pro offers two handy ways to edit songs for ringtone without any difficulty. Apart from that, this all-in-one application even allows you to download albums from YouTube and 1000+ websites, record live music, and extract audio from video files. Most importantly, this app is especially well-suited to green hands and non-tech-savvy people. Why not give it a shot and start your work? It won't let you down. Cheers!