How to Make a Ringtone from a Video on iPhone

Have a video on your iPhone with a sound you love? Maybe it's a funny clip, a movie quote, a concert recording, or a voice message someone sent you. You can extract the audio from that video and turn it into a custom iPhone ringtone — without a computer.

How It Works

TrimTone: Ringtone Maker can import video files directly from your iPhone's photo library or Files app. When you import a video, TrimTone automatically extracts the audio track. You then trim it to 30 seconds or less, preview it, and export a ringtone-ready file.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open TrimTone and import a video

Tap the import button and choose a video from your Photos library or Files app. TrimTone supports all common video formats that your iPhone can play, including MP4, MOV, and M4V.

2. TrimTone extracts the audio automatically

You don't need to do anything special. As soon as you import the video, TrimTone strips out the audio track and presents it on the trimming timeline. The video portion is discarded — only the sound matters for a ringtone.

3. Trim to the right moment

Use the timeline to select up to 30 seconds of audio. Drag the handles to find the exact part you want. Use frame-by-frame nudging for precision. Tap play to preview — previewing is free and unlimited.

4. Export and set as ringtone

When you're happy, tap Export. Then follow the guided steps to set it as your ringtone using GarageBand. The full process is explained in our complete ringtone guide.

What Types of Videos Work?

Any video that plays on your iPhone will work. Common sources include:

• Funny clips — turn a memorable moment into a ringtone that makes you smile
• Movie or TV quotes — use a famous line as your ringtone (for personal use)
• Concert recordings — a live version of your favorite song
• Voice messages — a loved one's voice as your ringtone
• TikTok/Instagram saves — audio from saved social media clips
• Screen recordings — capture audio from any app via screen recording, then import the video

Privacy

TrimTone processes the video entirely on your iPhone. The video file is never uploaded to any server. The audio extraction happens locally and instantly. Read the full privacy policy.

Can I Use the Audio as a Text Tone?

Yes. The exported file can be set as either a ringtone or a text tone (notification sound). See How to Set a Custom Text Tone on iPhone.