iTunes and ringtones

I am trying to create ringtones using my i-tunes. I understand that I can only use certain songs that allow for them to be made into ringtones. I used the help button and it said that these songs should have a bell next to them when I am looking to purchase. I have searched several different songs, even songs that I know people have as their ringtones and there are not any bell symbols anywhere. I don't want to download any more songs that I cannot turn into ringtones. I want to know before I purchase them. Anyone know what I'm talking about and what to do? Thanks!

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I have not purchased any ringtones from iTunes and make my own. From what I understand you do not purchase a song and make it a ringtone but purchase the ringtone itself even if you already bought the song.

If you have Garageband, you can just make your ringtones that way. It's easy and free.

you can convert any song in itunes to ringtone, fairly simple

How To Create an iPhone Ringtone Using iTunes « Art of the iPhone

Garage band is so much easier to use then the above post. Check out this link to see just how easy it is :

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clayneal said:

Garage band is so much easier to use then the above post. Check out this link to see just how easy it is :

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in practise it takes less than 30 seconds tops with the above method

To be fair both methods will work for you and which is easier is dependent on who is using it. Good luck and have fun. It's cool to customize your iPhone experience.