Existing users, 
iToner released: Custom ringtones without hacking, jailbreaking
Posted 31 August 2007 @ 8am in Applications, News
Ambrosia Software has released iToner, a Mac OS X tool that allows you to transfer custom ringtones for your iPhone - without modifying, hacking or having to reset your iPhone. You drag and drop MP3 or AAC audio files on iToner’s window, click the Sync button, and the items are automatically moved into the iPhone’s ringtones section. Ambrosia says the ringtones will continue to work with future iPhone OS updates.
We’ve been playing with beta editions of the software for the past several days, and are generally impressed with its functionality — basically it’s a simple tool that works as advertised. The only real limitation is an inability to modify MP3/AAC files on the fly, selecting the portion of a track you actually want to play as your ringtone. For that you’ll need a tool like Rogue Amoeba’s Fission, Amadeus or another sound editor. Also note that if you are willing to hack your iPhone, there are free, but slightly more complex solutions (see “SendSong” in our native applications guide) for accomplishing the same thing. From the standpoint of simplicity, however, iToner is it.
The software is available as a 2.7MB download and is priced at $15. There’s a 30-day trial mode.
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5 Comments
Posted by aaron.margolis
3 September 2007 @ 7am
Works great. Very easy to use. Sure, you can’t trim out files like other programs, but that is what free audio editors are for.
Out of principle, if Apple unveils a paid service for ringtones, this is the program to get instead. I have made a choice to not hack my iPhone, and this is the perfect solution to solve the custom ringtone issue. I’ll be happy to send my $15 after the 30 day registration, and depending on Apple’s move.
Posted by TonkaToy1956
3 September 2007 @ 4pm
This works exactly as described, fast and easy. You can use the “trim selection” command in QuickTime to make ringtones from your iTunes music files that begin and end exactly where you want.
Posted by Elmo151
3 September 2007 @ 4pm
it really works. there are several web sites that offer free ring tones that you can download to your desktop and then to your iPhone via iToner. well worth the $15
Posted by ralphfiol
4 September 2007 @ 9am
Works as stated. Great app! Was wondering if there is something similar for Wallpaper? I’d prefer to use a hi-rez pic, rather than something from the iPhone’s camera roll.
Posted by carterbrc
6 September 2007 @ 8am
You can use garage band to easily cut music and do effects and what ever you want for a ring tone. I do that currently for my blackjack phone and just transfer them over bluetooth. I hope to get an iPhone soon and use iToner to throw all my pre-edited MP3’s on there!