How to Set a Video as a Ringtone on Android

Key Highlights

• A video can be converted to an MP3 file to extract just the audio.
• You can also set a YouTube video as a ringtone by downloading the MP3 version of it.
• The audio can then be set as a ringtone on your Android phone.

Converting a Video to Audio

Whether you already have a video downloaded on your smartphone or want to use a YouTube video, the first step would be to convert it into an audio file. You can then set the converted audio as the phone’s ringtone.

Step 1: Head to the Freeconvert website and click on the Choose Files button. You can either select a video from your phone’s storage or use a cloud service.

Tip: If you wish to use a YouTube video, select the From URL option and paste the YouTube video’s link.

Step 2: Tap on Convert. Once done, hit the Download button to get the MP3 file.

Setting the Downloaded Audio as a Ringtone

Now that you have the MP3 file, here’s how to set it as the preferred ringtone.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your phone and navigate to Sound & vibration. Then, go to Ringtone.

Step 2: Select the Add button and choose the app you wish to use to pick the audio. Usually, it’s Audio Files or Music.

Step 3: Pick the audio you just downloaded and hit OK.

You can use the same technique to set a custom notification tone or alarm sound.