How to Get Ringtones from iCloud Drive to iPhone Quickly

Want to set ringtone in iPhone from iCloud Drive? This guide will show you how to get ringtones from iCloud Drive to iPhone.

By @Kelsey Last Updated October 31, 2025

Can you move ringtones from iCloud Drive to iPhone?

How to set ringtone in iPhone from iCloud Drive

I have some custom ringtones in iCloud Drive. How to transfer ringtones from iCloud Drive to iPhone so I can set them as iPhone ringtones? Any help would be appreciated.

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Struggling to use your custom ringtones from iCloud Drive on your iPhone? Many users discover that iCloud Drive doesn't offer a direct way to set audio files as iPhone ringtones due to iOS restrictions. This comprehensive guide will show you two effective methods to transfer ringtones from iCloud Drive to your iPhone.

Why can't you directly use iCloud Drive ringtones?

While iCloud Drive stores your audio files securely, iOS requires ringtones to be in a specific format (M4R) and location within the system. This guide provides practical solutions to convert and transfer your iCloud Drive ringtones to your iPhone successfully.

Method 1. How to get ringtone from iCloud Drive to iPhone with official software

GarageBand method leverages Apple's free music creation app to convert your iCloud audio files into proper iPhone ringtones. This official approach works reliably but requires several manual steps. Let’s start to see how to get ringtones from iCloud Drive to iPhone.

Preparation:

Install GarageBand from the App Store
Ensure ringtone files are downloaded from iCloud Drive (tap cloud icons to download)

Step 1. Import Ringtone to GarageBand

• Open GarageBand app > Tap TRACKS option > Choose KEYBOARD.

• Tap Project icon > Choose Loop icon > Select Files > Browse to locate your ringtone > Long-press to import.

Step 2. Trim Your Audio File

• Tap the audio track and adjust both ends to create a sub-30-second ringtone. The shortened length ensures optimal performance as an iPhone ringtone.

💡 Tip: Can’t import songs to GarageBand? Maybe GarageBand does not support the format of the file you want to open. You can only import standardized audio files including AIFF, CAF, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless, and MP3. If you are sure the format is OK, then the song is probably from a protected CD or from the iTunes Store in the format-protected AAC audio file.

Step 3: Export as iPhone Ringtone

• Tap the Downward Arrow > Choose My Songs > Long-press your ringtone > Tap Share > Select Ringtone > Name your file > Tap Export.

Step 4: Set as iPhone Ringtone

• Choose Use sound as... for immediate assignment, or navigate to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone for later selection.

💡 Tip: You can convert MP3 to iPhone ringtone or convert songs in your music library to iPhone ringtone.

Method 2. How to set ringtone in iPhone from iCloud Drive [Fastest way]

FoneTool method provides a streamlined solution to directly transfer ringtones from iCloud Drive to iPhone without complicated conversions. This approach saves a significant amount of time and effort. Download it on your Windows PC and learn from the detailed steps to get how to transfer ringtones from iCloud drive to iPhone.

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Step 1. Launch FoneTool > Go to My iCloud > Log in > Choose Manage iCloud to continue.

Step 2. Click the iCloud Drive option > Choose the files > Tap on the Download button to continue.

Step 3. Change the download settings > Click Download to begin the task.

Step 4. Connect your iPhone to PC via USB cable > Go to Phone Transfer > Choose PC to iPhone to transfer ringtones from computer to iPhone.

💡 Tip: You can easily find ringtones on your iPhone, just go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone and set them as your iPhone ringtones.

Final words

That’s all about how to get ringtones from iCloud Drive to iPhone. With GarageBand, you can easily set ringtone in iPhone from iCloud Drive and it also can help you convert other songs on iPhone to ringtone. In a word, you can rely on GarageBand to convert any standardized audio files to iPhone ringtones even voice recording from your loved one.

If this way is too complex for you, you can use FoneTool to easily finish the process without any manual actions to convert your audio file types.