Last updated: Feb 13, 2026
Every TikTok user spends 53.8 minutes per day on the app on average, which breaks down to 19 sessions per day, each lasting 11 minutes. These stats clearly indicate that this app is highly addictive and can keep users hooked. Every scroll brings a unique piece of content or sound for users, and sometimes the audio gets stuck with them. People use such audios as inspiration to compose entirely new sounds, or sometimes, they want to use the same sound as their ringtone, alarm sound, or more.
This interest raises a question: “How to make a sound on TikTok and set it as a ringtone?” The process of creating and setting a TikTok sound is quite simple, and we will guide you through the step-by-step process for a detailed understanding. During the procedure, make sure to follow all the steps as instructed to get the desired results. Let’s get into it without any further ado, starting with how to extract a sound from a video before setting it as a ringtone.
TikTok audios are highly addictive in nature and often nostalgic. This is the core reason that makes these sounds trending; additionally, these sounds keep playing repetitively on the feed, which gets users hooked. Trending TikTok sounds and hashtags attract more followers, likes, and views, which end up making a video and audio more visible on the “For You Page.”
Moreover, people find TikTok audios pretty relatable, and their popularity adds more value, helping in trending for days. Using these sounds in your videos can also boost your chances of success. You can also download these audios, add effects, and make a few other changes to make it a new and even better sound.
TikTok does not allow its users to directly download an audio, but if you like an audio, there is a way you can download it to your device. Here are the steps you need to follow.
The first step of the process is to download the TikTok video, as the tiktok has no option to directly download the desired sound. If the creator has enabled the download option, which is mostly done, you can download the video directly using TikTok built in downloader. Here are the steps you have to follow.
Tap on the share icon given on your screen.
Now you can see multiple share options along with a download icon.
Tap on the icon, and the video will appear in your device's gallery once the download completes.
If the creators have disabled the download option than you have to use a third-party TikTok video downloader. These downloaders will allow you to download videos and audio in high quality. Tools like CapCut are really popular for their user-friendly interface. If you do not want to use a third-party app, your mobile’s screen recording feature can be your best shot.
Once the video is downloaded, the next step is extracting the trending TikTok sounds. TikTok does not provide any built-in feature or tool to convert a video into audio, so you have to use a third party convertor like CapCut. Here are the steps you have to perform to extract audio from a video using CapCut.
Open CapCut and tap New project, then select your video from the gallery and tap “Add.”
Tap the video clip on the timeline to select it.
Swipe the bottom toolbar to find Extract audio, and tap it.
The audio appears as a separate blue waveform track below.
Edit elements like volume and noise reduction if needed.
Onceyou have edited the audio to your requirements, it's time to save it on your device so you can use it in your new content. To save the video:
Tap on the export icon after editing.
Choose save to device, and confirm.
Creating an original TikTok ringtone is a simple but multistep process. The breakdown of the process is given below.
The first step of the process is to record a video, which can be done within the TikTok app. Open your TikTok app and tap the recording button. Talk, sing, or play the instruments, whatever you like, to make an audio. Once the video is recorder do not add sound to the video because you need the original audio.
Once the recording is completed its time to make edits and enhancements to refine the video and audio and turn it into the best content piece. You can adjust volume, cancel background noises, enhance audio quality, and more in these steps. You can make edits until you are satisfied with the quality of the audio.
Once the final touches are done, you can post the video on TikTok as your original audio. You can also export it to the gallery and post it later. If you are successful in creating a unique audio, it boosts likes on TikTok by attracting more users who get hooked on the audio.
Now, you have learned to extract the audio from video and also understood the process of creating your own audio. Let’s move on to know the steps you have to follow to set this audio as a ringtone.
Once you have made a ringtone from TikTok and saved it to your phone, follow these steps to set it on your Android.
Open your phone settings and search for “Sound & vibration” and tap on it.
Tap “Phone ringtone” and select the “add or +” option.
You can also see the “My Custom Sounds” option on some Androids.
Choose the saved MP3 file and tap “Done” or “Set as ringtone” to apply it.
To set a ringtone on your iPhone, follow the given steps:
Go to the Settings of your phone.
Tap on the “Sounds & Haptics” and the “Ringtone.”
Select your new TikTok sound from the top of the list: preview and confirm.
In a nutshell, transforming TikTok sounds into ringtones creates endless creativity, turning addictive trends into personal notifications that stand out. Whether extracting audio via CapCut, recording originals in-app, or editing for perfection, these steps help you to customize your iPhone or Android effortlessly.
Boost engagement and drive more likes and followers on TikTok by posting unique sounds that hook viewers and appear on the For You Page. Save time with built-in downloads or screen records. Creating your own sounds will also help you to initiate a community where people connect with you and share similar interests.
Inez Nevaeh
Inez Nevaeh is an author with a passion for social media growth. She specializes in creating engaging content and expert guides for social media success. Skilled in translating complex algorithms into actionable strategies, building striking online presences, and empowering creators to thrive. Inspired by a mission to make social growth accessible and easy.
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