How to Add Apple Music to iMovie

iMovie is Apple’s user-friendly video editing software, allowing users to create professional-looking videos. Apple Music, on the other hand, provides access to millions of songs. Combining these two tools can enhance your video projects, providing engaging and emotional soundtracks. However, many users face challenges when trying to add Apple Music to iMovie. In this guide, we’ll explore how to seamlessly add Apple Music to iMovie on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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What You Need Before Adding Apple Music to iMovie

Before you begin, here are some essentials:

• Compatible Devices: MacBook, iPhone, or iPad running the latest iOS/macOS version.
• iMovie Software: Installed and updated to the latest version.
• Apple Music Subscription: Access to your desired tracks.

However, there’s a critical issue - Apple Music tracks are DRM-protected, meaning they cannot be directly imported into iMovie. This protection ensures Apple Music songs can only be played within their app and on authorized devices.

To work around this, you’ll need to convert Apple Music files into iMovie-compatible formats like MP3, AAC, or WAV. Tools like **Apple Music Downloader** can easily do this for you, which is the best solution if you have several songs required to convert.

Alternatively, you can also purchase a single Apple Music song in the iTunes Store. This way, you can get the unprotected AAC audio format for iMovie editing.

Step-by-Step Guide to Add Apple Music to iMovie

Step 1: Download Apple Music Files

1. Open the Apple Music app and download your desired tracks for offline playback.
2. Ensure they’re saved locally to your iOS/macOS devices. Also, ensure you enable the Sync feature on your Apple Music.

Step 2: Convert Apple Music to iMovie-Supported Format

1. Open your installed AudFree Apple Music downloader on your Mac/Win computer.
2. Click the first Add button to load your iTunes Library and import the downloaded Apple Music files.
3. Select an iMovie-compatible output format like MP3 or WAV at the Format Setting on the bottom right.
4. Start the conversion process at 30X speed. After conversion, you can transfer the files to all of your devices freely.

Step 3: Import Converted Music to iMovie

Once the converted files are stored on your device with iMovie, follow these steps:

1. Open iMovie on your Mac or iOS device.
2. Go to File > Import Media (on Mac) or tap the “+” button (on iOS).
3. Locate the converted Apple Music file and import it into your project.
4. Drag and drop the music track onto the timeline to use it as a background score.

You can read this blog for a more detailed guide: https://www.audfree.com/apple-music-tips/add-apple-music-to-imovie.html