Turn any short audio into an iPhone ringtone with iOS 26

Tom's Guide explains how to turn a short audio clip (under 30 seconds) into an iPhone ringtone using iOS 26, via the Files or Voice Memo apps: save or import a sample, tap Share and choose Use as Ringtone, then set it as your ringtone in Settings > Sounds & Haptics. If the clip is longer than 30 seconds, trim it or grab a shorter sample from Pixabay. This offers a simpler alternative to older ringtone methods and may involve affiliate links on the site.