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Convert MP3 to M4R

Turn any MP3 into a real iPhone ringtone. M4R files are AAC audio, cut to the 30-second limit iOS accepts.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5
    Quality
    Advanced options

    How to convert MP3 to M4R

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more MP3 files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that M4R is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your M4R downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    MP3 vs M4R

    Both formats are lossy, so the audio is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.

    MP3M4R
    Full nameMPEG-1 Audio Layer IIIiPhone Ringtone (AAC)
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byFraunhofer IISApple
    Introduced19932007
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Android✓ Yes✕ No
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About MP3 and M4R

    MP3: MP3 is the most widely supported audio format in the world. It uses lossy compression to make music and voice files small enough to share, while keeping quality good enough for everyday listening.

    M4R: M4R is the iPhone ringtone format. It is an AAC audio file (the same as M4A) with a different extension, and iOS only accepts ringtones up to 30–40 seconds long.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert MP3 to M4R on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your MP3, make sure M4R is selected and tap Convert. The M4R file is saved to your Downloads.
    How long can an iPhone ringtone be?
    Keep it to 30 seconds. If your file is longer, set a start time under Advanced → Trim and the next 30 seconds are used. For a visual editor, try the iPhone Ringtone Maker.
    Will converting MP3 to M4R reduce quality?
    Both formats are lossy, so the audio is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.
    Is this MP3 to M4R converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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