WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion users worldwide. Many people want to customize their phone’s ringtones and notification sounds by using audio files sent over WhatsApp as ringtones or alerts. This can be a great way to personalize your device and setcustom sounds for incoming calls, messages, and notifications.
Making a WhatsApp message into a ringtone is easy on both iPhone and Android devices. All you need is the WhatsApp message containing the audio file, and follow some quick steps to convert and set it as your custom ringtone, alert tone or notification sound.
Requirements for WhatsApp Audio Files
Before we get into the step-by-step process, there are a few requirements the WhatsApp audio file must meet to be successfully set as a ringtone:
– The audio file must be in a supported audio format like MP3, WAV, ACC etc. WhatsApp supports most common audio formats.
– The audio clip should be relatively short, ideally less than 30 seconds. Very long audio files may not work well as ringtones or alerts.
– The file size should be low, under 300 KB. Large audio files may run into compatibility issues.
– You must have the media file saved and available locally on your device. It cannot be just attached to a WhatsApp message.
As long as the WhatsApp audio clip meets these requirements, you will be able to convert and use it as custom ringtone or alert tone on both iPhone and Android phones.
Steps to Make WhatsApp Audio into Ringtone on iPhone
Here are the detailed steps to use a WhatsApp audio file as custom ringtone on your iPhone:
1. Open the WhatsApp chat containing the audio file you want to use as ringtone.
2. Tap and hold the audio file to download it to your device’s local storage.
3. Open the Files app on your iPhone and go to the On My iPhone section.
4. Locate and tap on the downloaded WhatsApp audio file to open the audio preview screen.
5. Tap on the Share icon in the top right corner.
6. Scroll down and tap on “Use as Ringtone”.
7. This will open the audio file in the Settings > Sounds & Haptics screen.
8. Tap on Ringtone under the Ringtones section.
9. This will bring up the list of ringtones. Tap on the WhatsApp audio file you want to set as the custom ringtone.
10. Click on Done to finish selecting it as your new iPhone ringtone.
And you’re all set! You will now hear the WhatsApp audio clip as your ringtone. Follow the same process to set a WhatsApp audio file as an alert tone or notification sound as well.
Steps to Convert WhatsApp Audio to Ringtone on Android
The process is quite similar for Android devices. Here are the steps:
1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the audio file you want as ringtone.
2. Tap and hold on the audio file and choose “Save”. This will download it to your device storage.
3. Open your Android’s File Manager app and navigate to WhatsApp Media > WhatsApp Audio to find the downloaded file.
4. Long press the audio file and select “Share”.
5. Choose an app like ZEdge to set it as your ringtone. Follow the app’s instructions to crop/edit the audio and set it as ringtone.
Alternatively, you can use a free app like Ringtone Maker or Audiko Ringtones to easily convert the WhatsApp audio file into a ringtone format like M4R and apply it directly in your device settings.
Once you open the audio file in the ringtone maker app, just trim it if needed, save as ringtone, and you’ll be able to select it as your custom ringtone in your phone’s Settings.
How to Set Custom Ringtone on iPhone
Once you have converted the WhatsApp audio into a compatible ringtone format on iPhone, here are the steps to apply it:
1. Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Ringtone under the Ringtones section.
3. You will see a list of ringtones. Tap on the WhatsApp audio file you want to set.
4. Click on Done to confirm selection of the custom ringtone.
This will immediately set the WhatsApp audio as your new iPhone ringtone. Follow the same process if you want to set it as a custom alert tone or text tone as well.
How to Apply Custom Ringtone on Android
To set a WhatsApp audio file as a custom ringtone on your Android device:
1. Open the Settings app and go to Sound > Phone ringtone.
2. Tap on the plus icon to open the menu.
3. Select the WhatsApp audio file from the ringtone maker app.
4. Confirm to apply it as your new ringtone.
You can follow the same steps to use the WhatsApp audio as your custom notification tone. Just go to the Notifications section instead of Ringtones in your Android device settings.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some troubleshooting tips in case you run into any issues while trying to convert and apply a WhatsApp audio as a custom ringtone:
– Make sure the audio file meets the format and size requirements mentioned before. Large or incompatible files may not work.
– Try using a dedicated ringtone maker app instead of directly applying audio file from WhatsApp. This will convert it into a compatible format first.
– Double check that you are saving the WhatsApp audio clip to your device storage instead of just attaching it to a chat.
– You may need to allow access permissions to WhatsApp media files for third party apps to be able to access the downloaded audio.
– On iPhone, confirm that you are following the Save to Files > Share to Ringtone steps correctly to convert the audio file first.
– On Android, make sure you are applying the audio as ringtone from the sound/ringtone settings instead of directly from the file manager.
– Try restarting your device or reinstalling the third party ringtone maker app if issues persist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common FAQs about making a WhatsApp audio into a custom ringtone:
Does this work on both Android and iPhone devices?
Yes, you can use WhatsApp audio files as custom ringtones and alerts on both Android and iOS devices by following the steps outlined above. The process is very similar.
What audio formats does WhatsApp support for ringtones?
WhatsApp supports most common audio formats like MP3, AAC, WAV, AMC etc. For best results, use audio files in MP3 or M4R formats.
Can I use audio longer than 30 seconds as ringtone?
Most devices do not support very long audio files as ringtones. It’s recommended to keep the WhatsApp audio limited to 30 seconds for best compatibility.
Do I need any extra apps to make WhatsApp audio as ringtone?
On iPhone, you can follow the built-in process to convert and apply WhatsApp audio as ringtone without needing any third party apps. However, on Android, using a dedicated ringtone maker app simplifies the process.
Can I set a WhatsApp audio as my alarm tone?
Unfortunately, you cannot directly set a WhatsApp audio as an alarm tone. However, you can first make it your ringtone, and then select that ringtone as your alarm tone.
Conclusion
Making a WhatsApp audio message into a custom ringtone is easy and only takes a few minutes. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can use any WhatsApp sound clip as your unique ringtone, notification alert or alarm tone on both iPhones and Android devices. This allows you to personalize your mobile experience and set custom sounds for incoming calls, messages and notifications from your favorite WhatsApp chats.