How to Add Music to iMovie from Spotify on iPhone/iPad/Mac

Part 1. Can you Add Music to iMovie from Spotify?

Can You Add Spotify Songs to iMovie Directly?

No. You can't add music from Spotify to iMovie directly even if you have updated to Spotify Premium subscription. Spotify and iMovie integration is not available now. And like similar streaming music services, Spotify encrypts its files. Although you have downloaded Spotify songs on iPhone or Mac, they are encoded in unique Ogg Vorbis format and not stored locally but are simply cached on the Spotify app. iMovie doesn't support protected songs.

What Audio Formats Can Be Imported into iMovie?

iMovie is a video editing software developed by Apple. It's available on macOS and iOS devices, and all users can get started quickly. With iMovie, users can import video clips, photos, and music to create professional-looking video projects. iMovie supports a variety of audio formats for importing into your projects, including MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and AIFF.

How to Add Music to iMovie from Spotify?

From what we discussed, to add songs to iMovie from Spotify, you need to get rid of Spotify protection, download Spotify songs as local audio files, and convert them to iMovie-supported format. Fortunately, there are many third-party tools, like DRmare Spotify Music Converter available for finishing this task. Now read on and learn how to do this.

Part 2. Best Tool to Get iMovie Spotify Integration

DRmare Spotify Music Converter is the best tool to download Spotify songs to MP3, AAC, M4A, M4B, WAV and FLAC local files. It doesn't require a Spotify Premium account and downloads music at 5x faster speed. With just one click, you can get iMovie-supported audio files from Spotify. It maintains lossless sound quality and complete ID3 tags such as title, album cover, etc. Even better, you can customize the output quality, including channels, sample rate, bitrate, and more. Once you get Spotify songs, you can add Spotify music to iMovie without any restrictions.

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How to Convert Spotify Music for iMovie

The following is the complete tutorial for using DRmare Spotify Music Converter to get protected-free music from Spotify on your Mac computer. With the help of this tool, you can easily convert Spotify to MP3, etc. and put Spotify music on iMovie and set it as background music for your video projects.

Step 1Drag and drop songs from Spotify to DRmare

Install and open DRmare Spotify Music Converter. The Spotify app will open later. Find, drag and drop the song from the Spotify app to the empty field on the main interface of DRmare. Or you can copy the link of the audio, and paste it into the search bar in DRmare. Then click the '+' icon beside. Wait a few seconds till they are all loaded to DRmare.

Step 2Modify the Spotify output settings for using in iMovie

On the Mac computer, you need to go to the top-left corner to find the 'Menu' option of Mac. Then tap on the name 'DRmare Spotify Music Converter'. On the opened 'Settings' page, you can reset the output formats. To add Spotify to iMovie, please define the output format as AAC, M4A or other iMovie-supported formats. You can also personalize other parameters, like bit rate, sample rate and more for Spotify downloads. When you customized settings, press 'OK' to confirm them.

Step 3Download music to iMovie from Spotify

Now click the big 'Convert' button to start downloading Spotify music to computer for iMovie. After the conversion, you can hit the 'History' list to view all the downloaded Spotify songs. You can also check them in the local folder of your computer. Now, all the converted Spotify tracks are local, unprotected, and available to import to iMovie.

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Part 3. How to Get Spotify Music on iMovie on iPhone/iPad

If you are using iMovie for iOS devices, you need to first sync the downloaded Spotify music files to your iPhone or iPad. Now follow the below steps to learn how to add Spotify music to iMovie on iPhone and iPad.

Sync Spotify Music to iPhone/iPad

Step 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac with a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection.

Step 2. Open Finder and then select your device in the sidebar.

Step 3. Click on the 'Music' tab and then select 'Sync music onto [your device name]'.

Step 4. You can choose 'Selected artists, albums, genres, and playlists' and then choose the folder that contains your converted Spotify songs. Then click 'Apply'.

Add Music to iMovie on iPhone/iPad from Spotify

Step 1. Open iMovie on your iPhone/iPad and add your video clip.

Step 2. Select the '+' button to start to import music from Spotify to iMovie.

Step 3. Tap the 'Audio' button. Then you can hit 'My Music' to select songs that are stored in your device.

Step 4. Select the Spotify songs you want to add to iMovie. Then tap it for previewing.

Part 4. How to Add Spotify Music to iMovie on Mac

It would be easier to add music from Spotify to iMovie on Mac. Because you have got local Spotify songs on your Mac computer. Here are two ways to get songs from Spotify to iMovie on Mac.

Way 1. From Your Local Device

Step 1. Open iMovie on your Mac computer.

Step 2. Click 'Create Now' to create a new project or simply choose your exist project.

Step 3. Drag and drop the converted Spotify files into the timeline from the Finder.

Way 2. From iTunes

Step 1. Please transfer Spotify music to your iTunes library in advance.

Step 2. Open iMovie and start your project. Then click 'Audio' at the top menu.

Step 3. Choose 'Music' and you will see all your local music files stored in iTunes. Keep in mind, it doesn't include streaming music.

Step 4. Browse the target folder that contains the Spotify downloads. Then select what you like for your project.

Part 5. FAQs about Using Music in iMovie

Q1: Can You Use Spotify Music in iMovie?

A: In general, you can't. The Spotify music format (OGG) can't be recognized by iMovie. But you can use the DRmare Spotify Music Converter to help you convert Spotify songs to common formats compatible with iMovie. Under this circumstance, you can use Spotify music on iMovie without any limit.

Q2: What Music Can Be Used on iMovie?

A: You can use songs from your Apple Music library, or local audio files stored on your device, iCloud Drive, or other locations on iMovie. Keep in mind that iMovie only supports DRM-free music and the supported formats are MP3, AAC, AIFF, WAV, etc.

Q3: How to Add Music to iMovie without iTunes?

A: You can simply drag and drop music to the timeline of iMovie from the Finder on your Mac. Alternatively, you can add music to iMovie from iCloud Drive.

Q4: Can I Use Copyrighted Songs in iMovie?

A: No. You can only use royalty-free or appropriately licensed music in iMovie. Therefore, if you want to use Spotify songs in iMovie, you need to remove Spotify's copyright protection through DRmare Spotify Music Converter.

Q5: Is There Any Free Music in iMovie?

A: Yes. iMovie has built-in soundtracks and sound effects for free. You can use them in your iMovie projects without any charge.

Part 6. In Conclusion

With a user-friendly interface and versatile features, iMovie is the go-to platform for creating captivating videos for Apple fans. Now with the assistance of DRmare Spotify Music Converter, it helps you seamlessly incorporate your favorite Spotify tunes into your iMovie video creations. By following the steps in this article, you can quickly add music to iMovie from Spotify on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.