[FAQ] How to make your own MP3 Ringtones

[Karl]

Method 1: Make MP3 Ringtones Online using our Online MP3 Ringtone Maker

Method 2: Make MP3 Ringtones Offline using the instructions below.

Requirements:

• Log in to see links (Free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder that converts MP3,WAV, Ogg Vorbis and more)
• Log in to see links (Download and unzip it to your Audacity installation folder - C:\Program Files\Audacity\)

Instructions for Audacity 1.2.6:

1. On your computer, select the MP3 song you would like to use, Right click > Open with and select Audacity
2. Select the area of the MP3 you would like to use as your ringtone (click Edit > Cut, now click Edit > Select > All, then click Edit > Paste)
3. Specify the quality of your ringtone: Click Edit > Preferences > File Formats. I recommend 96 kbps (44100 Hz); Although, 56 or 64 kbps (22050 Hz) may be better if your phone restricts ringtones over a certain file size. Here you can also specify the MP3 Library version: Click Find Library, then navigate to and select the lame_enc.dll
4. Set the Project Rate (bottom left of main window) to 44100 (for 96 kbps or higher ringtones) or 22050 (for 64kbps or lower ringtones)
5. File > Export As MP3
   

Instructions for Audacity 1.3.5 or later:

1. On your computer, select the MP3 song you would like to use, Right click > Open with and select Audacity
2. Select the area of the MP3 you would like to use as your ringtone (click Edit > Cut, now click Edit > Select > All, then click Edit > Paste)
3. Specify the MP3 Library version: Click Edit > Preferences > Import / Export > Click Find Library, then navigate to and select the lame_enc.dll
4. Set the Project Rate (bottom left of main window) to 44100 (for 96 kbps or higher ringtones) or 22050 (for 64kbps or lower ringtones)
5. File > Export
6. Click Options - Here you can specify the quality of your ringtone (I recommend 96kbps; Although, 56 or 64kbps may be better if your phone restricts ringtones over a certain file size).
7. When done, click OK, then click Save (Make sure you select Save as type as MP3).

If you're having problems with installing the LAME MP3 encoder, please Log in to see links


Once your ringtone is created, you can transfer it to your phone via USB Cable, Bluetooth or put it straight onto your Memory Card (if you have a card reader). If you do not have a USB Cable or Bluetooth, you can upload it to our wapsite HERE, and download it via your phone for free (carrier charges apply).

Want to share your ringtone with other M24 Members? If your MP3 Ringtone does not exceed 30 seconds, you are welcome to upload and share it with other M24 members HERE and earn Reward Points (subject to approval).

Please post any questions below.
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