Joe over at dev-blog released a GUI based iPhone application called “Ringtonator” which edits the metadata to “convert” AAC music files to ringtones in iTunes.

Everyone seems to getting creative when it comes to naming their iPhone applications related to adding custom ringtones to iPhone; we have seen RingToneMaker (Windows only), iToner (Mac only), iRing and now we have the “Ringtonator”.

Ringtonator is a simple drag and drop application that will turn any AAC file into an ringtone in iTunes so it can be synced back to your iPhone and vice versa.

The hack used AtomicParsley to edit the metadata of the AAC file; with Ringtonator you do not need a separate install of AtomicParsley.

Ringtonator can also handle multiple files thus making the whole process of converting your favorite songs in iTunes music library as iphone ringtones that much more easier and faster. All one needs to do is drag the AAC file into the drag and drop area as can be seen in the screenshot below and the file should appear in your ringtone list in iTunes, and after syncing, it should show up on your iPhone.

Ringtonator is currently only available for Mac and you can download it from this link. Joe promises that he will also be publishing the source code soon and also add a feature of converting an mp3 file to AAC format as currently Ringtonator can only work with AAC files.

So folks enjoy it before Apple releases an update for iTunes which will fix this bug and don’t forget to let me know how it work for you in the comments.

Posted on September 14th, 2007 by admin
Filed under: iPhone Ringtone