How to To Convert a YouTube Video Into an IPhone Ringtone on ITunes 12.5

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How to To Convert a YouTube Video Into an IPhone Ringtone on ITunes 12.5

These instructions were written for Mac users. They may differ for PC users

Go to Video on YouTube

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Copy Link and Paste Into Mp3 Converter (e.g. Youtube-mp3.org)

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Download Mp3 Into ITunes

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Open ITunes and Right-click on New Mp3 File

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In Drop-down Menu, Click “Get Info”

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Go to “Options” and Edit Start and Stop Times to Fit Ringtone Length

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This length is usually 30 to 40 seconds long

Highlight Mp3 File in ITunes and Click “File” in Menu Bar on Top Left of Screen

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In Drop-down Menu, Click “Convert” and Choose “Create AAC Version”

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Right-click on New Mp3 File and "Show in Finder"

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Right-click on File in Finder and “Duplicate”

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Change the File Extension From .m4a to .m4r

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When asked if you want to change the extension, choose "Use .m4r"

Drag and Drop the New .m4r File Onto Desktop

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Rename the File Itself

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Drag and Drop the File Into ITunes

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Connect IPhone to Computer and Sync

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When Sync Is Complete, Open Settings on IPhone

Go to Sounds and Pick Ringtone