How to Make a TikTok Sound Your Ringtone or Alarm on iPhone and Android

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Last Updated: 2024. 12. 02

Is there a way to save a TikTok as an audio so that it can be used as a ringtone?

How do I make a TikTok sound into may ringtone on an iPhone?

You’re surfing on TikTok and came across a sound that you love so much that you want to hear it every time your phone rings or alarm clocks. So you’re wonder is a way to make a TikTok sound as your ringtone? While TikTok doesn’t offer a direct option to make sounds your ringtone, there’s a workaround that makes it possible. Let’s take a look at how you can turn a TikTok into a ringtone on iPhone and Android.

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Step 1: Save the TikTok Video to Your Device

Although TikTok doesn’t provide a direct way to use its sounds as ringtones, it does allow you to save videos. You can then extract the audio from the saved TikTok video to use as a ringtone.

If Download is Enabled:

Tap Share > Save to download the video directly.

If Download is Disabled:

This means the content creator has restricted downloads. In this case, use your device’s built-in screen recorder to capture the video.

Save TikTok Video to Your Photo Gallery

Alternatively, use an online screen recording tool like FlexClip for assistance.

Once the video is saved, you can proceed to extract the audio and customize it for use as a ringtone.

Step 2: Convert the TikTok Video to Audio

Once you have the TikTok video saved, you’ll need to extract the audio. A great tool for this is FlexClip, which can convert videos into audio files and offers additional editing options to customize the sound.

FlexClip supports downloaded TikTok video uploads from your device, computer, or cloud storage like Google Drive.

Create a DJ-style ringtone by speeding up the audio or slow it down for a unique vibe.

Eliminate unwanted background noise like traffic or chatter for a high-quality ringtone.

Extract vocals for an a cappella ringtone or isolate the instrumental for alarm music.

Keep only the best part of the track, such as the chorus or bridge.

FlexClip offers a simple way to mix and combine TikTok soundtracks, allowing you to create your own custom ringtone.

Now that you’re familiar with FlexClip, let’s see how it works to make a ringtone from TikTok.

1)Upload Your TikTok Video to FlexClip

Open FlexClip in your browser and upload the TikTok video from which you want to extract the ringtone.

Upload Your TikTok Video to FlexClip

2)Drag and Drop the Video into the Timeline

Depending on the format of the TikTok sound, there are a few options to choose from:

No edits needed: If you're happy with the audio as is, simply export the TikTok as an MP3 file.

Simply Export TikTok as an MP3 File

Detach the audio: Right-click on the timeline and select "Detach Audio" from the drop-down menu to extract the audio as a WAV file.

Detach the Audio from Your TikTok Video

Vocal Remover: Use the Vocal Remover feature in the toolbar to separate the vocals and instrumental parts of the audio in MP3 format.

Separate the Vocal and Instrumental Parts from the TikTok Audio

Choose the audio version that best fits your needs.

Step 3: (Optional) Convert the Audio Format

By default, iPhone ringtones need to be in M4R format, while Android devices support MP3, M4A, WAV, or OGG. If you're an iPhone user, you may need to convert the audio to M4R format for compatibility.

Step 4: Set Your Converted TikTok Sound as Your Ringtone

For Android Users:

Now it’s time to set the converted TikTok rhythm as your ringtone. Here are steps to configure ringtones on Android and iPhone, respectively. Let’s take a look.

Open the "Apps" section on your phone and go to Settings.

Select Sounds and Notifications > Ringtones > Add.

Find the TikTok audio file on your device and select it to set as your ringtone. Alternatively, you can play the sound in your music player, then select the option to set it as a ringtone directly from the player.

Set the Extracted TikTok Sound as Your Ringtone on Android

For iPhone Users (Using GarageBand):

GarageBand is music creation studio with every iPhone. If you already have an audio file, you can also use GarageBand to set it as your custom ringtone as below.

Open the GarageBand app and select any instrument.

Tap the multitrack view icon (the stack of bricks) to open the editing interface.

Tap the Loop icon and choose your TikTok song from your Files or iCloud Drive. Remember, iPhone ringtones can only be up to 30 seconds long, so trim the audio if necessary.

Once done, tap My Songs > Share > Set as Ringtone to use the track as your custom ringtone.

Set the Extracted TikTok Sound as Your Ringtone on iPhone

Final Thoughts

This guide shows you how to easily convert a TikTok sound into a ringtone for both Android and iPhone. FlexClip isn’t just great for extracting high-quality audio; it also serves as a powerful AI tool for creating trendy TikTok videos, offering a wide selection of stylish templates to help your content stand out effortlessly.

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