Ringtones on a Mac are usually stored in the iTunes Media folder located in the user’s music folder. To access the iTunes Media folder, go to the Music folder, then find the iTunes folder and open it. Inside the iTunes folder, you should see the "iTunes Media" folder that contains the ringtones that you have synced from your iPhone or downloaded from the iTunes Store. If you’ve created custom ringtones, they will be in the Tones folder. Alternatively, if you’ve downloaded ringtones from third-party sources, they might be in the Downloads folder or somewhere else on your Mac.
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Where are ringtones kept in iTunes?
In previous versions of iTunes, ringtones were kept in a separate section under "Library" called "Tones." However, with the release of iTunes 12.7 and later versions, Apple has removed the "Tones" section and so the ringtones are now integrated into the "Sounds" category under "Settings" on your iPhone.
To add custom ringtones, you can still use iTunes to create and edit the sound files. First, select the audio file you want to use for your ringtone, and then use iTunes to adjust its start and stop times so that it’s under 40 seconds long. Then, right-click the file and choose "Create AAC Version." You can then find the newly created file in your iTunes library and rename its file extension from .m4a to .m4r. Finally, drag and drop the .m4r file into the "Sounds" file folder on your iPhone when it’s connected to your computer. The ringtone should then be available under "Settings" > "Sounds" > "Ringtone" on your iPhone.
How do I add ringtones to my Mac?
If you want to add ringtones to your Mac, there are several ways to do it. One option is to use iTunes, which allows you to create custom ringtones from your music library. Here are the steps to do it:
1. Open iTunes on your Mac and select the song you want to use for your ringtone.
2. Right-click on the song and select "Get Info."
3. In the "Options" tab, set the start and stop time for your ringtone. You’ll want to keep it under 30 seconds.
4. Click "OK" to save the changes.
5. Right-click on the song again and select "Create AAC Version." This will create a new, shorter version of the song.
6. Find the new file in your iTunes library (it should be right below the original song) and drag it to your desktop.
7. Right-click on the file and select "Rename." Change the file extension from .m4a to .m4r.
8. Double-click on the new file to add it to your iTunes library. You should now see it under "Tones."
9. Connect your iPhone to your Mac and select it in iTunes.
10. Go to the "Tones" tab and check the box next to "Sync Tones."
11. Select the ringtones you want to sync to your iPhone and click "Apply."
12. The ringtones should now be available on your iPhone under "Settings" > "Sounds & Haptics" > "Ringtone."
Why is there no tones folder in my iTunes library?
The absence of a "tones" folder in the iTunes library can occur due to various reasons. One of the most common reasons is that the user may have accidentally deleted the folder or the folder could have been automatically removed during an iTunes update or a sync. Another possibility is that the user may have turned off the "Tones" option in iTunes preferences.
To resolve this issue, the user can try enabling the "Tones" option in iTunes preferences and see if the folder appears in the library. The user can also try to locate the folder in their computer’s file explorer to check if it has been moved to another location. If the folder is not found, the user can manually create a new "tones" folder and add their desired ringtones to the folder.
How do I transfer a downloaded ringtone?
To transfer a downloaded ringtone to your iPhone, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a Lightning cable and open iTunes.
2. Click on the iPhone icon in the top left corner of the iTunes window.
3. Select "Tones" from the left sidebar.
4. Drag and drop the downloaded ringtone file into the "Tones" section of the iTunes window.
5. Click on your iPhone icon again and select the "Tones" tab.
6. Check the box next to "Sync Tones" and choose "All tones" or "Selected tones" and select the ringtone(s) you want to transfer to your iPhone.
7. Click on "Apply" or "Sync" to transfer the ringtone(s) to your iPhone.
Once the transfer is complete, you should be able to find your downloaded ringtone in the "Sounds & Haptics" section of your iPhone’s Settings app.
How do I import downloaded Ringtones?
To import downloaded ringtones to your iPhone 14, 14 Pro or 14 Plus using iOS 16, there are a few steps you need to follow. First, download the ringtone file onto your computer. Then, connect your iPhone to your computer using a lightning cable.
Next, open iTunes on your computer, and click on the icon in the upper-left corner that represents your iPhone. From here, select "Tones" from the menu on the left-hand side.
Now, simply drag and drop your downloaded ringtone file into the Tones window in iTunes. You may need to convert the file to a compatible ringtone format, such as .m4r, if it is not already in that format.
Once the ringtone shows up in the Tones window, click the "Sync" button in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window. This will transfer the ringtone to your iPhone and it will be available to use as a ringtone or notification sound in the Settings app on your device.