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Download free ringtones to make your phone stand out in a crowd. Remember the days when a cell phone would ring in a quiet room, and all of a sudden everyone was reaching into their pockets? Well, those days are becoming history with the development of more unique ringtones. Nowadays, your ringtone has the opportunity to showcase your favorite new song or even an old school classic.

When you go online to download a tune for your phone, you are met with thousands of options, ranging from artist, style or even mood. And if you really want to stand out in a crowd, several websites give you the ability to create your own ringtone.

Here’s a quick list of things you’ll want to know before you go looking for the perfect tune.

Monophonic or polyphonic? These are fancy words for how complicated you want your tune to be. Monophonic tunes are simple, single note arrangements. Polyphonic tunes, on the other hand, can sound like an entire band. You’ll here drums, guitars, voice and so on. The complexity of the polyphonic tunes usually gives it a higher quality than its monophonic counterparts.

Is there a catch? Some websites advertise to download free ringtones, but they’re really trying to sign you up for a subscription. Often, this is in the fine print and you might not even catch it until you’re being charged. Be sure to comb through the details on any site offering to let you download anything for free. Better yet, do your research. You can probably do a quick search online to see what the customer experiences are for the website you’re considering.

But this doesn’t apply to all websites. Many reputable websites deliver on their promises, and this doesn’t only apply to ringtones. Often, you can download free wallpapers and applications, too. Just don’t be too quick to deem a site worthy of your trust, and always read the fine print.

What kinds of audio files will your phone support? Your phone may not support every ringtone. Don’t waste your time finding the perfect tune, just to find out it’s a dud on your cell. The most common audio files are MP3, MP4 or WAV files. You can check your user manual to see which files your phone is compatible with, or do a quick search online. You can even try to find someone with the same phone and see what they’re using. The website might also tell you if your phone is compatible by asking for the phone’s make and model.

Pre-made, or self made? You usually have the option to browse a site’s library of ringtones or to make your own. Making your own is a little more time consuming, but it guarantees a truly unique tune. The site will either give you the resources online to compose your song, or you’ll be able to download the software you need. Research the site before you download ringtones to your computer so you can avoid hidden fees and even viruses.

Once you’ve created your own ringtone, some websites will let you post it to their page so others can pick it up, which may even put some cash in your wallet. Either way, you get a little piece of fame. Whatever website you decide to use to download free ringtones, just remember to read the fine print, do your research, and have fun. The rest is in the ringtone.