How to set voice recording as ringtone on iPhone

Whether you want to record your own voice or any other sound for a custom ringtone, this guide explores different ways to help you set a voice recording as an iPhone ringtone.

There are several ways to set a voice memo recording as a custom iPhone ringtone.

iPhone is not limited to default ringtones. In fact, it's possible to turn any audio into a custom ringtone for iPhone, including a voice recording.

If you have a voice recording that you'd like to set as your iPhone ringtone, this guide will show you how to make it in detailed steps. Additionally, with tools like GarageBand app and other iPhone Ringtone Makers, it's easy to convert and set any voice recording as a ringtone on iPhone, with or without using a computer.

Table of Contents

• How to record a ringtone on iPhone with Voice Memos
• How to set voice recording as ringtone on iPhone with GarageBand
• How to set iPhone ringtone from a voice recording via Ringtone Maker
• FAQs on setting voice recording as iPhone ringtone

The efficient iPhone Data Transfer offers an easy-to-use Ringtone Maker, letting you create your own iPhone ringtones from voice recordings, Music Library, MP3s, and other audio files.

How to record a ringtone on iPhone with Voice Memos

Before setting a voice recording as iPhone ringtone, ensure the audio is captured clearly in iOS-compatible format. With Voice Memos app on iPhone, you can record your own voice and any other sound you want to use for a ringtone. See how to record iPhone ringtone by Voice Memos:

TIP: iPhone ringtone is limited to 30 seconds. You may use the internal microphone or connect an external one to record your iPhone ringtone. However, note that the Voice Memo is unable to record the internal sound that comes out of the device speaker.

1. Open the Voice Memos app on your iPhone. It would show up in the Utilities folder.

2. To record a ringtone, tap the Record button to begin.

3. Speak anything or make any sound you want. You may move your iPhone closer to the audio source. If needed, pause the recording and tap Resume to continue.

4. When it completes, tap the Done or Stop Recording button to save it.

The new recording will be saved automatically. You can rename it or tap the Play button to review. Once satisfied, follow the steps below to set the voice recording as a ringtone for your iPhone.

How to set voice recording as ringtone on iPhone with GarageBand

To make voice memo a ringtone on iPhone, the GarageBand app can help edit, trim, and convert any voice recording into an iPhone ringtone, so that you can set it easily. If you don't have the GarageBand app, download it from your App Store firstly. When you're ready, here's how to set iPhone ringtone from a voice recording by GarageBand, without needing a computer:

Step 1. Save the voice recording to Files app.

• Go to the Voice Memos app and locate the recording you prefer to set as a ringtone.
• Then tap the three-dot icon next to it and select Save to Files > Save.
• This will save your voice recording to iCloud Drive so that you're able to convert it into a ringtone with GarageBand.

Step 2. Add the voice recording to GarageBand.

• On your iPhone, long-press the GarageBand app icon until the menu appears.
• Select New Audio Recording to open the GarageBand screen.
• Tap the Tracks button in the upper-left corner and select Loop Browser button on the top-right corner of the screen.
• When a file browser screen appears, select the audio recording from Files > Browse items from the Files app.
• Press and hold the voice recording and drag it to the GarageBand's Track view.

Step 3. Make voice memo recording into an iPhone ringtone in GarageBand.

• To select the particular part that you want to use for an iPhone ringtone, drag the left or right edge of the recording to trim it into 30 seconds.
• After that, move the selected section to the left side until there's no blank space before it.
• From the top-left corner, tap the Navigation button and choose My Songs.
• In browser, tap More and select the audio file you just created.
• Select Share button > Ringtone; you may rename the ringtone before tapping Export.
• Afterward, you'll get Use sound as option; select it and choose Standard Ringtone.

Step 4. Set voice recording as ringtone on iPhone.

• Go to Settings > Sound & Haptics and tap on Ringtone.
• You'll find the new voice recording in the list of default ringtones.
• Select the voice recording to set it as new iPhone ringtone.

Once done, your iPhone will change your ringtone to the voice recording and play it every time when receiving a call.

How to set iPhone ringtone from a voice recording via Ringtone Maker

While GarageBand can make your voice recordings into ringtones, you may want an easier and quicker way to convert the voice memo recordings and customize your iPhone ringtones — that's where the iPhone Data Transfer comes in handy.

With a built-in Ringtone Maker, this tool can convert any audio into iOS-compatible ringtone in .m4r format. Whether you want to set iPhone ringtone from a voice recording, a song in Music Library, an MP3, or a track on your computer, the Ringtone Maker enables you to trim the audio, select desired section, add fade effects, and transfer the custom ringtone to iPhone instantly.

The steps are quite easy to follow. Without requiring any skills, here's how to set a voice recording as iPhone ringtone without GarageBand:

Step 1. Open iPhone Data Transfer on your computer. It works for both PC and Mac.

Step 2. Connect your iPhone with a USB cable. If the Trust this computer prompt shows up, tap Trust and enter your iPhone passcode to proceed.

Step 3. Select Ringtone Maker and pick a voice recording for custom iPhone ringtone.

• On the left side, move to Music > Voice Memos. You can also select a song in your Music Library or add a song from your computer to create a custom ringtone.
• In iOS 14 or later, you may back up your iPhone first to load all voice memo recordings.

• Select the song or voice memo recording you want to use for a ringtone; right-click on it and select Ringtone Maker from the expanded menu.

• In the opening Ringtone Maker window, use the trim bars to select your desired section from the sound recording file. Make sure to trim it within 30 seconds.
• Add Fade in / Face out effects as you like; choose a local folder if you want to save a copy of your ringtone on computer.
• Check the box next to Add to device and click Generate button.

This will turn the voice memo recording into a ringtone and transfer it to your iPhone directly.

TIP: If your voice recordings are saved on computer, simply click the Add file from PC button in top-right corner to edit and transfer the ringtone to your iPhone.

Step 4. Set iPhone ringtone using your voice memo.

• Switch to your iPhone and move to Settings > Sound & Haptics.
• Tap Ringtone and select the sound recording you just added.

Not limited to converting voice memos into ringtones, this tool also offers the ability to transfer music, photos, videos, contacts, messages to or from an iPhone / iPad in simple clicks.

If there are custom ringtones stored on your computer or another Apple device, simply connect your iPhone and transfer the ringtones to it with iTunes.

The bottom line

With these iPhone ringtone makers, it's quite simple to set an audio recording as a ringtone. Aside from Voice Memos, you can also customize your iPhone ringtone from Music Library, Tone Store, and other audio sources.

FAQs on setting voice recording as iPhone ringtone

Q1 - Can I record a ringtone for iPhone?

Yes, the Voice Memos app on iPhone allows you to record any sound through the microphone, including a ringtone.

Q2 - Is it possible to set my iPhone ringtone using a song from my Music Library?

Yes, Apple's GarageBand app enables users to add a song from Music Library and convert it, setting the voice recording as a ringtone sound for iPhone.

Q3 - How do I set a voice recording as a ringtone for a specific contact on iPhone?

To set custom ringtone for an iPhone contact using a voice recording, simply follow the steps:

Step 1. Record a ringtone on your iPhone:

• Open the Voice Memos app and tap the red Record button.
• Move your iPhone microphone next to the audio source for a clear recording.
• Tap Stop Recording button to save it.

Step 2. Turn the voice recording into an iPhone ringtone:

• The GarageBand on iPhone lets you make a voice memo into a ringtone effortlessly.
• The Ringtone Maker that comes with iPhone Data Transfer allows you to create a custom ringtone from a voice recording, Music Library, local songs, and more.

Step 3. Set the ringtone for an individual contact on your iPhone:

• Go to your iPhone Contacts app and select a contact from the list.
• Tap the Edit button from the upper-right corner.
• Scroll down until you see Ringtone option and tap on it.
• Select the customized ringtone from the list of the default ringtones.

Q4 - How can I add custom ringtones to my iPhone?

There are multiple ways to get custom ringtones on iPhone:

• Tone Store: Buy new ringtones in Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone > Tone Store.
• Music Library: Add a song to iPhone Ringtones from Music Library.
• GarageBand: Create a custom ringtone on iPhone using GarageBand.
• iPhone Ringtone Maker: Generate personalized ringtones from voice recordings, Music Library, or any other audio files on iPhone or computer.
• iPhone Data Transfer: Add ringtones to iPhone from a PC / Mac or another iPhone / iPad, without using iTunes or GarageBand.