Have you found the perfect sound in a video - be it a funny line from a movie, a musical excerpt or the voice of your favorite blogger - and want to use it as ringtone on Android? It's easier than it seems! Unlike the iPhone, where you need a computer and iTunes, on Android everything is done right on the phone in 5-10 minutes. But there are nuances: not all video formats are supported, and the audio duration is limited to 30 seconds (on some models - up to 40).

In this article you will learn 5 proven methods cut audio from a video and set it to a ringtone, alarm clock or notification. We will look at both standard Android tools (without additional applications) and specialized apps for precise trimming. And also why sometimes the melody does not play and how to fix it.

1. Preparation: which videos are suitable for a call

Not every video can be converted into a call. Here are the key requirements:

  • 🎵 Duration: optimal - 15–30 seconds. On Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel the limit is stricter (up to 25 seconds), and on Xiaomi and Realme sometimes the 40-second track skips.
  • 📁 Format: MP4, MKV, AVI or MOV. Videos with YouTube or TikTok are usually suitable, but rare formats (for example, .flv) will have to be converted.
  • 🔊 Sound quality: if there is noise or low volume in the video, the call will be difficult to hear. Check this in advance in the player.
  • 📱 Phone memory: the cut audio will take 1-5 MB. Make sure you have enough space on your device.

⚠️ Attention: If the video is copyrighted (for example, an excerpt from Netflix or Apple Music), the system may block its use as a call. In this case, only offline editor on a PC will help.

📊 What sound do you want to put on the call?
Excerpt from a film/series
Music track
Voice of a loved one
Sound from the game
Another option

2. Method 1: through the standard “Files” application (without installing apps)

Most Android smartphones (starting from version Android 10) have a built-in tool for trimming video and extracting audio. Works on Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor and other brands, but the interface may differ.

Instructions:

  1. Open the application "Files"** (or "My Files" on Samsung).
  2. Find the video you want to cut audio from and tap on it.
  3. In the bottom menu, select Edit → Extract audio (or Trim, if you need to select a fragment).
  4. Indicate the beginning and end of the fragment (if trimming is required).
  5. Click Save —the file will appear in the folder Audio or Ringtones.

Now all that remains is to assign it as call:

  1. Go to Settings → Sound → Ringtone.
  2. Select the saved audio file (usually it has the extension .m4a or .mp3).

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⚠️ Attention: on some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 on Xiaomi) the built-in editor may not save the file in the required format. If the call does not play after installation, use method 3. or 4.

If the video is stored in Google Photos, you can cut the sound right there. This method is suitable for owners of Pixel, Samsung other devices. pre-installed application.

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Open Google Photos and find the video you want.
  2. Tap on it and select Edit (pencil icon).
  3. Go to the tab Audio (or Extract audio on new versions).
  4. Trim the fragment by dragging the sliders on the timeline.
  5. Click Export → Save audio.

The finished file will be automatically added to the folder Music or Ringtones. Now you can select it in the call settings.

Advantages Disadvantages
No need to install additional apps Does not work on all versions of Google Photos
You can trim the video before extracting audio Duration limit (maximum 30 seconds)
Maintains original quality audio Does not support formats other than MP4/MOV
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If Google Photos does not have the “Extract Audio” option, update the application to the latest version or use an alternative method (see section 4).

4. Method 3: applications for precise cropping (Ringtone Maker, MP3 Cutter)

If the built-in tools are not suitable (for example, you need remove noise, normalize the volume or cut a fragment with millisecond accuracy, you will need a third-party application. We tested 10 apps and chose the two best:

  • 🎛️ Ringtone Maker (from Big Bang Inc) - simple interface, support for formats MP3, WAV, M4A.
  • ✂️ MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker (from InShot) - there is a noise removal function and an equalizer.

Instructions for Ringtone Maker:

  1. Install the application from Google Play and open it.
  2. Select Video in the sources menu.
  3. Find the desired file and tap on it.
  4. Drag the sliders to select a fragment (you can listen before trimming).
  5. Click Save → Set as call.

⚠️ Attention: some applications (for example, Zedge) offer to download ready-made calls, but often contain advertising and collect data. We recommend using only proven apps. from this section.

How to remove background noise in MP3 Cutter

In the main menu, select the option “Remove noise” → “Audio analysis” → “Apply filter” The effect will be better if the original video had a clear voice without music.

5. Method 4: via PC (for difficult cases)

If the video is in a rare format (.flv, .mkv with a non-standard codec) or is needed increase the volume, it is easier to use desktop apps. Any of these tools will do:

  • 🎧 Audacity (free) - for precise trimming and processing of audio.
  • 📹 VLC Media Player - can extract audio from video without conversion.
  • 🖥️ Format Factory - if you need to change the file format.

Example with Audacity:

  1. Download and install the app from official website.
  2. Import video via File → Import → Audio.
  3. Select a fragment with the mouse and trim via Edit → Delete.
  4. Export to MP3 or WAV via File → Export.
  5. Transfer the file to your phone (for example, via USB or Google Drive).

🔹 Advantage of the method: full control over the sound (you can remove silence, enhance the bass, normalize the volume).

🔹 Disadvantage: requires a computer and more time.

6. Method 5: online services (if you don’t want to install apps)

If you don’t have enough space on your phone or you don’t trust third-party applications, you can cut out the sound via online converters. We tested 5 services and recommend:

  • 🌐 Online-Audio-Converter - supports video up to 500 MB.
  • 🎼 BearAudio - simple interface, no advertising.
  • 🔊 123Apps Audio Cutter - can be trimmed directly in the browser.

How it works:

  1. Open the site in your phone browser (for example, Chrome).
  2. Upload a video from your device or from the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).
  3. Select a fragment on the timeline.
  4. Select format MP3 or M4A.
  5. Download the finished file and save it to a folder Ringtones.

⚠️ Attention: online services can save downloaded files on their servers. Do not use them for confidential recordings (for example, voice messages with personal information).

7. Why the call is not played - and how to fix it

Have you done everything according to the instructions, but the melody does not play? Here are 5 most common reasons and their solutions:

Problem Cause Solution
The call does not appear in the list The file is not saved in a folder Ringtones Move it through “Files” c Internal Storage/Ringtones
The sound is interrupted or distorted Inappropriate format (for example, WAV with a high bitrate) Convert to MP3 with a bitrate of 128–192 kbit/s
The call plays, but very quietly Low volume in the original video Amplify the sound in Audacity or MP3 Cutter
The melody ends after 5 seconds Firmware limitation (for example, on Huawei) Cut the fragment shorter or use Zedge to bypass restrictions
The call works, but with a delay The size is too large file Compress audio to 2-3 MB via Online-Audio-Converter

🔹 Additional advice: if the problem is not solved, check if you have energy-saving mode - it may block playback of custom calls.

8. Alternative ideas: where else can you use the cut sound

The sound cut from the video is suitable not only for a call! data-i="228">: set via 4 ways apply it:

  • 🔔 Alarm Clock: install via Settings → Sound → Alarm Clock. Energetic music or a funny phrase will be suitable to wake up with a smile.
  • 📱 Notifications: in the same settings select sound Notification sound. A short signal (1-3 seconds) better attracts attention.
  • 🎮 Sound for games: some mobile games (for example, Minecraft or Roblox) allow you to load custom sounds for events.
  • 🤖 Voice assistant: in Google Assistant you can set up personalized sound prompts (for example, “It's time to drink water").

💡 Idea: if you cut out the voice of a loved one, make it voice dial for Google Assistant. To do this, you need to save several short phrases in a folder Notifications and assign them through Settings → Voice Assistant.

📊 Have you already tried making custom calls?
Yes, I often experiment
I tried, but not it worked
No, I'm afraid to break the phone
I don't see the point

FAQ: answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to put a 1-minute sound on a call?

Technically yes, but on most Android devices will only play the first 30 seconds. To get around this limitation, you can:

  1. Split the sound into parts and glue them together Ringtone Maker with a pause of 1 ms.
  2. Use an application Zedgethat sometimes ignores system limits.

On Samsung with firmware One UI 5+ there is a loophole: if you save the sound to a folder Notifications, it can play longer.

Why did all my custom calls disappear after updating Android?

This is a known problem when migrating to new versions of the system (for example, from Android 12 to 13Reasons:

  • Resetting the folder Ringtones to standard files.
  • Changing storage paths media files.

Solution: transfer the sounds back to the folder Ringtones and reboot the phone. If this does not help, use File Manager+ to restore access rights.

Is it possible to put audio from YouTube on a call without downloading the video?

Yes, but for this you will need:

  1. Download audio directly from YouTube through the service YTMP3 (enter the video link → select MP3).
  2. Cut fragment to MP3 Cutter.
  3. Save to folder Ringtones.

⚠️ Be careful: downloading content from YouTube may violate the rules of the service. Use only for personal use.

How to make the call gradually increase (fade-in effect)?

This can be achieved in Audacity:

  1. Import an audio file.
  2. Select the first 2-3 seconds.
  3. Apply the effect Effect → Fade In.
  4. Export and save to your phone.

On Android without a PC, this effect can be created in Lexis Audio Editor (available in Google Play).

Why can’t you put your call on Xiaomi?

On devices with firmware MIUI (especially versions 12-14) there are two nuances:

  1. Format restrictions: only MP3, M4A i are supported OGG. WAV doesn't work.
  2. Hidden folder: sounds must be in Internal Storage/MIUI/ringtone (create it manually if not).

If that doesn't help, try set up a call via Settings → Sound → Local ringtones.