Okay, so you’ve come up with a great idea to make a video in iMovie that could go viral on YouTube. Now, you just need a great track for the video. But suddenly, you realize you can’t copy songs from Apple Music to iMovie! This is a pretty common issue, so knowing how to add Apple Music to iMovie is at the top of the hurdles users face. But the solutions lie in the sections below!
You’ll see tried-and-true methods on how to add music from Apple Music to iMovie, including the iPhone and iPad variants of iMovie!
Can I Add Apple Music to iMovie?
The answer is yes and no (more on this in a bit). You would think that since both Apple Music and iMovie are native Apple applications, syncing files between the two should be easy, but that is not the case.
Earlier, it was stated that you can add Apple Music to iMovie, but this only applies to songs you purchase from the iTunes store. The simple reason is that such songs come in AAC format, so they’re not DRM-protected. You can thus import them to any iMovie project and use them as you wish.
However, Apple Music is a subscription-based music streaming service, the songs aren’t DRM-free. And remember, DRM restricts usage control, compatibility, and transferability, so songs protected by it won’t be compatible or useable in software like iMovie. So, what’s the solution to this? Use a robust tool like MuConvert Apple Music Converter to get Apple Music DRM removal and transfer them to iMovie!
How to Convert Apple Music to MP3 for iMovie Import
The powerful MuConvert Apple Music Converter can quickly convert Apple Music songs, playlists, albums, into a web player to remove DRM. It can convert Apple Music tracks to high-quality MP3, M4A, WAV, and FLAC, three of which iMovie supports, meaning you can easily add a soundtrack to iMovie. And since you can batch-convert Apple Music songs, your entire playlists and albums can be ready for iMovie in mere minutes!
To reiterate, knowing how to add Apple Music to iMovie isn’t enough; your chosen converter must be efficient enough for the task. And once you explore MuConvert Apple Music Converter’s features, you’ll be further convinced it’s the best tool for the job!
Key Features of MuConvert Apple Music Converter
- Converts Apple Music to MP3, M4A, WAV, and FLAC while retaining the original lossless audio quality of Apple Music songs.
- Batch-converts individual songs or entire albums at 20x speed to ensure the shortest time is used in the conversion process.
- Uses an Apple Music Web Player to limit the software needed to get and download songs (installing iTunes or Apple Music isn’t necessary).
- Saves original ID3 tags, streamlining the sorting and management of songs via title, artist, track number, etc.
- Efficient in both Windows and macOS, making it very versatile and accessible to more users.
Alright, this is the part you’ve all been waiting for. Follow the steps below to learn how to add Apple Music to iMovie using MuConvert Apple Music Converter!
Step 1. Download, install, and launch MuConvert Apple Music Converter. Click “Sign In” to log into your Apple Music account via the Apple Music Web Player.
Step 2. Search for the songs or albums you want and click “Add to the conversion list.” You can also drag and drop them on the right panel of MuConvert Apple Music Converter.
Step 3. Then, you’ll now see more conversion options and can choose the MP3 format, bitrate, and sample rate. You can set these parameters for individual songs or click “Apply to All” to use the same settings for all the songs.
Step 4. Now, click “Convert All” to initiate the conversion process. Once all the songs have been converted to MP3, click “Finished” to see them. Finally, click the folder icon [] to open the folder where they’re saved.
How to Add Music from Apple Music to iMovie on Mac
Your Mac should come pre-installed with iMovie, but even if it doesn’t, the latest version of iMovie as of writing this (10.4.1) requires macOS 13.5 or later, so as long as your Mac is running that, you can easily get it from the App Store. The four simple steps below will show you how to add Apple Music to iMovie on a Mac!
Step 1. Open your Launchpad, look for iMovie, and open it to start a new project. The playlists you created on Apple Music will also automatically appear under the “Audio & Video” and then “Music” tabs in iMovie.
Step 2. Click “File” and “Import Media…” to load the video you want to edit. Repeat this step to locate and load the DRM-free songs that MuConvert Apple Music Converter converted from Apple Music.
Step 3. Drag and drop the video into the timeline. Then, drag and drop the DRM-free song under the video in the same timeline (a green waveform denotes the song). Adjust, trim, or delete sections of the song.
Step 4. When you’re done making all the necessary edits, click “Projects.” A little pop-up will ask you to name and save the video to your Mac. Click “Ok” when done. That’s how you add a soundtrack in iMovie on a Mac!
How to Add Music to iMovie from Apple Music on iPhone/iPad
Do you prefer using mobile devices for your video editing and creation needs? iMovie works great on iPhone and iPad, too, if a little less robust than its Mac counterpart.
That said, you can now easily copy the songs that MuConvert Apple Music Converter converted to iPhone and iPad because it removed the DRM restriction. So, do that and use the steps below to see how to add music from Apple Music to iMovie on an iPhone or iPad!
Step 1. Open the iMovie app on your iPhone/iPad and start a new project. Tap the Plus [+] icon on the top left of the app’s timeline.
Step 2. Tap on “Video” to open a folder and load your video. Then tap “Audio.”
Step 3. Tap on either “Soundtrack,” “My Music,” or “Sound Effects” to load your DRM-free song or search for it on your device.
Step 4. Tap another Plus icon to add the song to your video. Click “Done.”
Conclusion
Mac users say iMovie is the Apple equivalent of Microsoft Clipchamp, and true to that claim, it’s an excellent video editor. But you need great songs to make full use of its video creation features; songs you can get from Apple Music and then convert them with MuConvert Apple Music Converter, which allows you to quickly convert songs to MP3 files of the highest quality and add a soundtrack to iMovie. Alternatively, you can also consider using royalty free music, which is readily available and doesn’t require conversion.Use the same tracks on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone and create amazing videos with crisp sound quality.
MuConvert Apple Music Converter, Apple Music, and iMovie give you all the tools you need to create videos. The only other input you need is your creativity and imagination!
