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User profile for user: poistache
poistache Author
User level: Level 1
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No "Convert to AAC" option on iTunes

So, I have downloaded a song that I want to set as my ringtone in mp3 format. I've put it in my device. However, when I try and convert it into AAC format (right click the song), there is no option for that!

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There is only: Play "song name", Get Info, Rating, Show in iTunes Store, New Station from Song, New Station from Artist, Get Track Names, Convert ID3 Tags, Reset Plays, New Playlist from Selection, Copy, Delete, Uncheck Selection, and Apply Sort Field.


I have tried to go to preferences. But it is already in AAC format.

How can I fix this? I am really frustrated... 😠

iPhone 6, iOS 8.1.1

Posted on Dec 10, 2014 5:01 PM

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User profile for user: lizdance40
lizdance40
User level: Level 4
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Dec 10, 2014 5:08 PM in response to poistache

Let me know if this works. I haven't tried it.


  • Open iTunes and go into "Preferences" under the iTunes drop-down menu. Then hit the "Import Settings" button under the "General" tab on the far left. Make sure "AAC Encoding" is selected on the "Import Using" roll-down menu. Click "OK" till you are out of the Preferences menu.

  • 2

    Find the song you want to make a ringtone out of. Right-click or Command-click in order to select the "Get Info" button. Hit the options top along the top of the pop-up info box. Click the start and stop time box and fill in where you want the ringtone to end and begin. Listen to the song on your iPhone to be sure what 30-second max clip you want to use. When done hit "OK" on the bottom of the box.


  • 3

    Click "Advanced" on the top of the iTunes menu bar, then hit the "Create AAC Version" button. This will create a duplicate song, same name and everything else but for the play time (the ringtone will be the shorter one).

  • 4

    Run a search (Spotlight on the Mac) to find the new song file, it will be in the same file as the old one. Change the file extension on the new file to .m4r from .m4a.; it might be useful to change the name of the file as well just to keep them separate. Now drag this file into iTunes so it shows up in the library.

  • 5

    Sync your iPhone with the USB cable. When the iPhone shows up in iTunes, click the "Ringtones" tab. The new ringtone will be listed under the "Select Rings" button. Select the ringtone and then hit "Apply" and "Sync."


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