How to Add Spotify Music to iMovie


iMovie is a built-in video editing software on Mac computers since 2010. There are many common-used features in iMovie for users to improve the video content. For example, to add, trim and edit background music.


It is the most convenient choice to look for a suitable song in the streaming music service. However, if you would like to add music to iMovie from Spotify, you would find that is impossible to finish the task in one step.

But it doesn't mean that you can't get to the finish line in a few steps. In the following content, a simple method to add Spotify music to iMovie with only 4 steps will be listed. You can receive it for the most reliable reference.

Step 1. Add Spotify music to AudFree


AudFree Spotify Converter needs to work with the Spotify app. When you open AudFree software from computer desktop, you will find Spotify will be loaded automatically. Now, you can start to discover your favorite Spotify tracks and then import them to AudFree. Just copy and paste the URL or drag and drop the track.


Step 2. Reset output format and other settings for iMovie



iMovie supports MP3, WAV, M4A, AIFF and AAC. You can enter to the top menu to choose 'Preferences' > 'Convert' option, setting window will pop up, in which you can choose one iMovie supported audio format as output format. In addition, you can also customize other output settings as you like, such as bit rate, sample rate, audio channel, etc.

Step 3. Download and convert Spotify songs



To start downloading and converting, you just need to simply hit the 'Convert' button from the bottom-right corner of the main interface. AudFree software will run at up to 5X faster speed, converting Spotify files to target iMovie files. To make the conversion process stable, you'd better disable your Antivirus or Firewall.


Step 4. Import Music to iMovie from Spotify as BGM


1. Open iMovie on your Mac. Please make sure you have moved Spotify converted files to iTunes in advance. 

2. To add Spotify songs as background music in iMovie, please find the 'Audio' option and select iTunes from the sidebar. Then browser the converted folders to choose what you’d like to add to your project.

3. Now, you can drag and drop the Spotify clip to the background music. And then you will be able to edit the added Spotify audio independently of clips in the timeline.

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