How to Make a YouTube Video Your Ringtone?

How to Make a YouTube Video your Ringtone on Android

This section outlines a simple and easy - to - follow process for converting YouTube videos into ringtones on Android devices. With your chosen YouTube video and your Android device at the ready, read on to learn how to transform your favorite copyright - free songs, covers, and remixes into custom ringtones or alarm sounds.

Step 1: Copy the YouTube Video Link

Open YouTube on your Android device and search for the perfect song or sound you want to use as a ringtone. Once you find it, copy the video link from the search bar to save it to your clipboard.

Step 2: Paste the Link into Kapwing’s Converter

To start converting the YouTube video to an MP3, open your browser and go to Kapwing. Click on Tools, then select Convert Video from the dropdown menu. Next, long - press on the input field and paste the YouTube link you copied earlier from your clipboard.

Step 3: Trim the Video

Now, let’s adjust the video length to fit Android’s ringtone requirements. Drag the edges of the timeline until the video is about 30 seconds long. You can opt for a shorter clip, and the audio will loop automatically. For precise timing:

Tap Edit Video → Timing to set exact start/end times.Use the Split tool (above the timeline) to remove unwanted segments, then delete extra clips.Aim for a concise, impactful 30 - second clip.

Step 4: Export and Download

Once you’ve perfected your ringtone, click the arrow beside Export Video and select Export as MP3. After the ringtone finishes processing, click Download to save it to your phone. Once saved, locate the file, select it, and tap Set as Ringtone.

How to Make a YouTube Video your Ringtone on iPhone

When iOS 14 was released, users were thrilled about the ability to customize their home screens. I spent nearly two hours creating the perfect layout and color scheme. Adding a custom ringtone is another great way to personalize your phone. While creating a ringtone from a YouTube video requires some extra steps for iPhone users, the end result is definitely worth it.

Step 1: Copy the YouTube Video Link

Go to YouTube and find the video you want to use as your ringtone. Copy the video’s link, which will automatically save to your clipboard.

Step 2: Paste the Link into Kapwing’s Convert Tool

Open a web browser on your iPhone and go to Kapwing. Tap Tools and select the Convert Video tool. Paste the YouTube link you copied earlier, and the video will upload to Kapwing’s converter.

Step 3: Trim the Video

To tailor the audio length:Drag the timeline handles to shorten the clip to your desired length (aim for 30 seconds for ringtones).Use the Split tool (above the timeline) to remove unwanted sections from the middle.For precise timing, tap Edit video → Timing to set exact start/end points.Keep it concise—the shorter the clip, the better it loops.

Step 4: Export and Download

Tap Export and select Export as MP3. Once the MP3 finishes processing, download it to your iPhone.

Bonus Tip for iPhone:

After downloading the MP3, you’ll need to use Apple’s Shortcuts app or a third-party tool (like GarageBand) to convert it to an .m4r ringtone file before setting it as your ringtone. Kapwing’s MP3 download is the first step—Apple’s system requires this extra conversion for iOS compatibility.

Step 5: Upload to GarageBand

First, ensure GarageBand is installed on your iPhone. If not, download it from the App Store. Launch the app, then:

Tap any instrument (e.g., "Smart Keyboard") to start a new project.Tap the project icon (top-left corner) to open the project menu.

Tap the loop icon (top-right corner) to open the Loop Browser.Select Browse Items (or "Files" in newer versions) to access your downloaded MP3.Locate the MP3 file in your folder, then long-press it and drag it onto the track.Drag the audio layer to the beginning of the timeline to ensure it starts at the correct point.

Step 6: Set as Ringtone

Tap the down arrow (top-left corner) to save the project.Go to My Songs to view your saved GarageBand project.Long-press the file until a menu appears.

From here, you’ll see options to export the file as a ringtone. Follow the prompts to save it to your iPhone’s ringtone library, then set it as your default ringtone or assign it to a contact.

Tap Share then Ringtone and rename the file. Finally, tap Export followed by Use sound as to set the YouTube video as a ringtone.

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You can set the audio as your standard ringtone, text tone, or assign it to a specific contact. Once you choose the first option, your new ringtone will be activated and ready for the next incoming call.