How to Add YouTube Music to iMovie

Step 1Run Sidify YouTube Music Converter

Run Sidify the YouTube Music Converter and you can see the main interface like this.

Step 2Choose an iMovie Compatible Audio Format

Go to the Settings part and choose a compatible audio format with iMovie, such as MP3, WAV, AAC, ALAC, or AIFF. Here, we take MP3 as a demonstration. Meanwhile, you can choose the music sound quality and the output path to store the downloads.

Step 3Add YouTube Music to Sidify YouTube Music Converter

From YouTube Music webplayer, log into your YouTube account (Free, Premium, or Family) to browse the music library. Then open tracks or playlists and click the Click to Add button. Further, select and add the songs that you want to download and use in iMovie projects.

Step 4Convert YouTube Music to MP3

Click on the Convert button to start converting the YouTube songs to the output format you have chosen.

Step 5View YouTube Music Downloads

After the conversion is completed, you can click the Converted tab to find the converted YouTube music.

With the YouTube Music MP3 file in hand, you're halfway through. iMovie is designed with user-friendliness in mind. So importing MP3 tracks to your iMovie project is quite straightforward.

Step 1 Open iMovie and choose your project. Navigate to the 'Import' option and select the converted MP3.

Step 2 Upon appearing in your library, it's drag-and-drop time! Place it onto the timeline.

Step 3 Here's where your directorial flair comes in. Adjust and fine-tune the song’s placement, ensuring it complements the video’s pacing, mood, and transitions.

Note: If are on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you only need to perform one additional step. That is to transfer the YouTube music to your iPhone using a USB cable. Once transferred, the songs will be stored locally on your phone. When you use the iMovie software to add background music, these local songs will be displayed as available options.