Apple has extremely strict policies when it comes to natively supported formats. For example, you may not be able to play some very popular formats, such as WMV, AVI, and MKV on your iPhone. What's even more frustrating is that you can't add a custom ringtone of your liking from your app Apple Music, at least not without going through several complicated steps.
Luckily, while I was looking for ways to use a piece of music as a ringtone on iPhone, I came across a software that skips many of the painful steps and makes the process as easy as possible. If you are looking for answers to the question, “ how to set iphone ringtone from files without itunes and Garageband”, then you’ve come to the right place!
Without further ado, let's take a look at how to use your favorite music tracks as ringtones on iPhone without going through complicated steps surrounding using other third-party apps, such as GarageBand or iTunes.
How do I use my music as a ringtone on iPhone without iTunes or GarageBand?
Many people have tried to use their favorite song as a ringtone on their iPhone and even if some have given up, most of them have finally succeeded after heavy manipulations with unfriendly tools. Fortunately, with the WALTR PRO tool, it is rather effective.
The tool was designed for iOS users, so it automatically converts all audio and video formats to iOS compatible formats. However, since we are talking about ringtones for iPhone, I remind you that the iPhone will only allow you to set an audio file as a ringtone if it is in M4R format.
WALTR PRO offers conversions to many Apple-compatible formats, including M4R for ringtones. Let’s take a look at how it works:
1- Download and install WALTR PRO
WALTR PRO works on both Mac and Windows PC, so it doesn’t matter which device you use to download and install this software. You can also opt for its free trial version before purchasing the paid premium version with unlimited conversions if you are satisfied with the tool.
Once you have downloaded and installed the app, you will be prompted to watch a video that explains how WALTR PRO works. The next step is to enter your e-mail address to receive the free trial key.
2- As easy as drag and drop
At this point, you need to connect your iPhone to your computer via USB cable to directly transfer the converted file to your device. After connecting your iPhone via USB for the first time, you can pair it with WALTR PRO via WiFi, as long as your iPhone and computer are connected to the same network.
If your files are in a format other than M4R, you will need to convert them to the said format in order to use them as ringtones on your iPhone. You can do this using WALTR PRO. Just drag and drop M4R ringtones into WALTR PRO. It is also pertinent to mention that you can convert as many files as you want at once.
Once the conversion is complete, you will receive a notification once the transfer is finished, after which you can follow these steps to set the converted M4R file as your iPhone ringtone:
- On your iPhone, go to the Settings , then select Sounds and vibrations
- Press Alarm
- Locate the new track in your ringtone list
- Select it to set as ringtone
To conclude
I have been looking for alternatives to iTunes and GarageBand for iPhone ringtone conversions for a while now. With WALTR PRO, I was more than impressed, as the process of using a piece of music as a ringtone is really simple.
In addition to WALTR PRO, publisher Softorino also offers the iRingg tool, which allows users to customize and trim their ringtones for use on an iPhone – handy!
WALTR PRO is part of a suite of Softorino tools available for a handful of euros per month!
Article updated on January 10, 2025 by Byothe
