as of April 2026, you can use several methods ranging from direct purchases to manual creation via a computer or the phone itself. 1. Direct Purchase (No Computer Needed)
: In iTunes, right-click your song > Song Info > Options . Set the start and stop time to a segment under 40 seconds (typically 30s). Convert to AAC : Go to File > Convert > Create AAC Version .
If you have an audio file (MP3 or AAC) on your computer, you can convert it for free:
: Locate the new file in your folders and change the file extension from .m4a to .m4r .