Adding music to your iMovie projects can elevate the quality of your videos, making them more engaging and professional. If you're a fan of YouTube Music and want to incorporate tracks into your iMovie projects, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.
Before you learn how to put music on iMovie from YouTube Music, you should know something in Part 1. Let's go.
Part 1. Can You Add Music to iMovie from YouTube Music
YouTube Music, like other streaming services, is a subscription-based music platform. Please ensure that you have paid for a plan to access its music. And your iMovie projects, added music from YouTube Music, should not be used for business.
"How do you put music on iMovie from YouTube Music?" Unfortunately, you can't find a official method to import music from YouTube to iMovie. However, you can use a third-party tool to download music from YouTube Music first. Then you can upload the downloaded music to the iMovie software.
Why do we say you need an additional app not directly use the YouTube Music app to download music? That is because the downloads from YouTube Music are cached files. This means you can't move or upload them to YouTube Music's unsupported software, such as iMovie. However, third-party tools can break this limit. See how to import music from YouTube to iMovie with an additional tool in the next part.
Part 2. How to Download Music for iMovie from YouTube
AudFree Audio Capture is a desktop app that can capture sounds on computers. It allows you to record audio from streaming services, video platforms, games, and more. The captured audio can be converted to about 16 formats including MP3, OGG, WMA and FLAC. You can download YouTube Music tracks as local editable files and then insert them to iMovie with ease.
This tool also has other functions, like supporting editing audio original ID3 tags and cutting and merging audio. It is useful for those who want to record music, podcasts, or sound effects without losing quality.
How to Download Music from YouTube for iMovie via AudFree Audio Capture
✨ Tips: Because iMovie is available on iOS and Mac, you can use the AudFree YouTube Music to iMovie Converter on your Mac for conveniently uploading. If you use the iMovie app on an iPhone device, you can use the converter on Windows or Mac. Then use a USB cable to transfer the downloaded files to your iPhone.
- Step 1Download and launch AudFree Audio Capture
- First, you should download and install the AudFree Audio Capture from the upper 'Download' button. Then, launch it and begin to add the app you plan to play YouTube music. You can click 'Select/Add an App' > '+' to select a web browser.
- Step 2Choose some output settings for YouTube Music
- Now, go to the 'Format' list and choose an output format for the music. In the audio options part, when you move the mouse to each quality, you can see a 'Gear' icon. Click it and you can find more advanced settings.
| iMovie-supported Formats | AudFree-provided Audio Format |
|---|---|
| Audio: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, AAC; Video: MP4, MOV, DV, AVCHD, HDV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264 |
WAV, MP3, M4A, OGG, WMA, FLAC, AC3, AAC, AIFF, M4B, AU, APE, MKA, AMR, M4R, MP2 |
- Step 3Download YouTube Music for iMovie
- Then hit the 'Start' button from the top line. You will be directed to the software you added before. Now, go to your YouTube Music and play the music you want to add to iMovie. The AudFree Audio Capture is recording the audio you play now.
- Step 4Edit and save YouTube Music
- To finish the recording process, you can go back to the AudFree Audio Capture and hit the 'Stop' button. You can then move the mouse to the captured audio and click 'Trim' to edit the audio. The final step is to 'Save' the downloaded music.
- To find the downloaded YouTube Music on your device, you can go to the 'History' part and click the 'Folder' icon. Now, you can freely upload the files to your iMovie as background music.
- See also: How to Download YouTube Music to Computer for Free
- Video GuideHow to use the AudFree YouTube Music to iMovie Converter
- There is a video introduction on how to use the powerful AudFree Audio Capture. If you have any question, please leave a comment at the ending of this article or contact us via Email.
Part 3. How to Add YouTube Music to iMovie on Mac
Here we will show you how to add music to iMovie from YouTube Music on Mac.
Step 1. Launch iMovie on your Mac.
Step 2. Start a new project or open an existing one.
Step 3. Drag and drop the downloaded file from your Finder into the iMovie media library. Or, you can click iMovie's 'File' > 'Import Media...' to add the file.
Step 4. Drag the imported audio file from the media library onto your project timeline.
Step 5. Adjust the length, volume, and positioning of the music track to match your video.
Part 4. How to Put Music on iMovie from YouTube on iPhone
Now, see the guide on how to put music on iMovie from YouTube Music on iPhone.
Step 1. Launch the iMovie app on your iPhone.
Step 2. Click the 'Movie' to create a new project or open your existing one.
Step 3. Tap on the '+' button to add your YouTube audio to iMovie.
Step 4. Select 'Audio' and then 'My Music' to choose the audio from your local folder.
Step 5. Once the music is added to your iMovie project, you can edit it to match your video.
See also: Best Way to Use Amazon Music in iMovie
Part 5. How to Use YouTube Music on iMovie
There are some tips on how to use YouTube Music on iMovie to enhance your video.
🏷 Timing: Sync the music with specific scenes or actions in your video for maximum impact.
🏷 Volume Control: Adjust the volume levels so the music complements rather than overpowers the dialogue or other audio elements in your video.
🏷 Transitions: Use fade-ins and fade-outs to create smooth transitions between different audio segments.
🏷 Apply Filters: iMovie offers a variety of filters that can change the look and feel of your video. Experiment with them to enhance the mood of your video and match the style of your audio.
We also provide some tips on how to make your video more attractive.
🔑 Shoot in High Resolution: Start with the best quality footage possible. iMovie supports 4K video, so if your device can shoot in 4K, use it for sharper and clearer videos.
🔑 Picture-in-Picture: You can overlay a smaller video or image on top of your main video to create a picture-in-picture effect. This is useful for tutorials or reaction videos.
🔑 Use Title Templates: iMovie provides several title templates that you can use to add professional-looking text to your videos. You can customize the size and others to match your video's theme.
🔑 Voiceovers: Record voiceovers to narrate your video or add commentary. Make sure the audio levels are balanced so the voiceover is clear and not drowned out by background music.
🔑 Sound Effects: iMovie offers a library of sound effects that you can use to add emphasis to your video. For example, adding a "whoosh" sound to a title or a "ding" to highlight a point.
🔑 Optimize for Platform: iMovie allows you to export directly to platforms like YouTube or Vimeo. Use these options to ensure your video is optimized for the platform's requirements.
Part 6. FAQs about Adding YouTube Music to iMovie
Q1: Can I Use iMovie Music in YouTube Videos?
A: You should know if the music on iMovie is copyright-free for YouTube.
Q2: Part 4. How to Put Music on iMovie from YouTube Music on iPad?
A: The steps are the same as putting on Mac, you can refer to Part 3.
Q3: Can I Convert YouTube Music to MP3 for iMovie?
A: Yes. The AudFree Audio Capture offers the MP3 format and iMovie supports importing MP3 audio files. You can freely convert audio from YouTube Music to MP3.
See also: How to Download and Convert YouTube to MP3
Q4: Is YouTube Music to iMovie Converter Free?
A: Some YouTube Music downloaders are free but they don't offer advanced functions like keeping lossless quality. If you don't mind their drawbacks, you can find some free converters for YouTube Music in this post: Best YouTube Audio Downloaders Online/Free
Part 7. Summary
After reading this article, you may easily know how to put music on iMovie from YouTube Music on Mac/iPhone/iPad. As we introduced above, AudFree Audio Capture is a good helper for downloading music from any software on computers. But please keep in mind that you can't use the iMovie videos with downloaded songs for business.
Roger Kelly
Staff Editor
