How to make a ringtone from a song on Android
Short answer: open the song in a player with a built-in ringtone cutter such as Audify, choose the ringtone cutter from the song menu, drag the start and end markers to the part you want, and save — it sets it as your ringtone automatically.
Make a ringtone in 5 steps
- 1. Open the song’s menu. In your music player, find the song and tap its 3-dot menu. In Audify, choose Ringtone cutter — no separate app needed.
- 2. Drag the start and end markers. Move the two handles to the section you want, usually the chorus or hook. Around 20–30 seconds works best.
- 3. Preview it. Play the selection to check it starts and ends cleanly, on the beat rather than mid-word.
- 4. Save and set as ringtone. Save the clip; Audify offers to set it as your default ringtone right away.
- 5. Assign it to a contact (optional). To use it for one person, open that contact, tap Edit, and choose your new ringtone in the contact’s ringtone setting.
Tips for a clean ringtone
Keep it short. A ringtone only plays for a few seconds before you answer — 20 to 30 seconds is plenty.
Start on a strong moment. Begin the clip on a clear beat or the first vocal so it grabs attention instantly.
Use a song you own. The cutter works on local files (MP3, FLAC, WAV and more) already on your phone.
Common questions
Can I make a ringtone without a separate app?
Yes. A music player with a built-in ringtone cutter, like Audify, trims the song and sets the ringtone in one place — you don’t need a dedicated ringtone-maker app.
How do I set a whole song as a ringtone without cutting it?
Open the song’s 3-dot menu and choose “Set as ringtone” to use it as-is, or use the ringtone cutter first if you only want a section.
Where are ringtones saved on Android?
Saved ringtone clips go to your phone’s Ringtones folder and appear in Settings → Sound → Ringtone, so you can pick them anytime.
Make your ringtone free
Audify Music Player has a built-in ringtone cutter · 4.5★ on Google Play
