Easiest way to create mp3 ringtones

A lot of us get annoyed when we hear those default ringtones built into most cell phones today. If it wasn't for my optimism that things will get better, I would have broken atleast a 100 cell phones around me by now. :).

All of us have mp3, wma and other audio files stored on our computers, ipods and what not. But when you want to use them as ringtones in your cell phone, it always says that the file size is too large (about 5MB). What do you about this? Well, here comes Audacity to your rescue. One of the finest, lightest, free audio editing tools around, it is available for both the MAC as well as the PC. The interface is easy to understand and the controls are a breeze to get used to.

All you have to do to create that mp3 ringtone (avg. 30 seconds)is import your original mp3 file into audacity and then use the timeline to select which 30 seconds of the song you want as your ringtone. You can even cut, paste, and blend different songs to create your own DJ masterpiece. One final step would be to Export the file as mp3. Kudos!!! You are done. Now you can have friends call you when you are sitting on the bus next to a cute doll and you want her to know that you have great taste in music and not to forget your DJ skills. :)

P.S: Keep your ringtones length to 30 seconds on an average. This will ensure proper playback on your cell phone without any file size errors.