how do you create a ringtone for iPhone that's not purchased?

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how do you create a ringtone for iPhone that's not purchased?

I didn't read through the forums to find an answer to my question.

I read somewhere it said to convert the m4a files to m4r files and it would create a ringtone for the iPhone.

But I just saw on the apple site this:

The following audio file formats are supported by iPhone. These include formats for audiobooks and podcasting:

AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, up to 320 Kbps)
Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format)
MP3 (up to 320 Kbps)
MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
WAV
AA (audible.com spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4)
AAX (audible.com spoken word, AudibleEnhanced format)
AIFF

So if it doesn't support m4r files, how do you convert songs in iTunes (that I have not purchased, but on my cds) for a ringtone? Would you have to buy iToner or RingtoneStudio? Can anyone please help with this.

The article that said converting files to m4r
http://www.ehow.com/how2160460custom-iphone-ringtones-free.html

iToner
http://www.macworld.com/article/60122/2007/09/itoner.html

RingTone Studio
http://www.macworld.com/article/134265/2008/07/ringtonestudio.html?t=239

THANKS ahead of time for anyone who can help.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jul 13, 2008 3:15 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 13, 2008 3:17 PM in response to heyuimintojsus

Well first of all do a search and look for the answer.

Hint GarageBand can do exactly want you want.

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Answer 2

Jul 13, 2008 3:23 PM in response to Ian Parkinson

I don't have the new version of Garage Band and don't plan on spending the $90 for it in iLife 08.

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Answer 3

Jul 13, 2008 3:26 PM in response to heyuimintojsus

Then help yourself and do a search for what has been answered before.
Don't expect other users to keep answering the same questions again and again.
It is usual to at least try to find the answer before you ask the question.

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Answer 4

Jul 13, 2008 3:28 PM in response to Ian Parkinson

I did look after I posted my question and didn't find an answer.

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Answer 5

slb986

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Jul 13, 2008 4:47 PM in response to heyuimintojsus

Try myxer.com. You can search for different songs that other users have turned into ringtones. They also have wallpapers, games, and videos. There's even a special iPhone feature that downloads your ringtone to your computer, so you can simply drag and drop it into your iTunes ringtone folder. The next time you connect your phone, the ringtones will automatically download and show up as a ringtone choice. And best of all, it's all free!

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Answer 6

Jul 13, 2008 7:22 PM in response to slb986

Check rogueamoeba's website. They have a free app called makeiphoneringtone (gee, i wonder what it does).

iToner is another one, but it's $15US.

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Answer 7

Jul 14, 2008 11:26 AM in response to heyuimintojsus

type iringer in2 google and i think its the 2nd result u want. Open it up and download it, then select the song from your music file and hey presto!

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steguz

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Jul 18, 2008 9:08 PM in response to heyuimintojsus

I found a site it's called audiko.net it will let you look up songs in their library or you can cut a song from your own music files up to 40 seconds. Then it will cut it and change the format for you and send it directly to your itune ringtones tab and you can sync it and put it as a tone for all contacts or select one for each. I have 50 already and its extremely easy and free.

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