How to Add Music to iMovie from Spotify on iPhone/iPad/Mac 2025

Part 1. Can You Add Spotify Music to iMovie?

No. iMovie is one of the most popular video editor on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. With it, you can easily add glamorous effects to your videos and import music into the video as background music. However, there is no official integration between Spotify and iMovie. So, you can't access Spotify library and put Spotify music on iMovie directly.

Besides, Spotify music is DRM-protected and in the unique OGG Vorbis audio format. Songs downloaded from Spotify are just cache files and not real local files. They are only available on authorized devices and will be removed from your library amid an expired Spotify subscription.

View also: How to Remove DRM from Spotify

Luckily, iMovie allows you to add your own music files stored on your device from iCloud Drive, or elsewhere to your project. But it only supports common audio formats like MP3, M4A, etc. Therefore, there is a feasible method you can apply: Just download Spotify songs to iMovie-supported audio files on your device locally via tools like Spotify music converter. Then you can import those Spotify files to iMovie as video editing soundtrack without protection. Let's move on to reading.

Part 2. How to Convert Spotify to iMovie Supported Format

From the above, you know that when it comes to how to add music to iMovie from Spotify, your first task is to remove Spotify's protection and convert Spotify songs to iMovie-supported audio files. AudFree Spotify Music Converter is just such a tool to help you.

With it, you can download and convert Spotify songs, playlists, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks locally even without a Spotify Premium subscription. It supports outputting Spotify music to MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, Lossless, M4B, and FLAC with high quality. So, you can choose to convert Spotify music to the formats that supported by iMovie.

Moreover, it can preserve 100% original audio quality and full metadata info such as ID3 tags when downloading Spotify music with a speed of up to 13X times faster. Its innovative technology also empowers you to customize output quality for Spotify music by altering the bitrate, sample rate, etc. With it, you can convert Spotify music to local audio files supported by iMovie. Then you can use iMovie's upload feature to put Spotify local files on iMovie and set them as background music for your videos.

How to Download Spotify Songs to iMovie-Supported Audio Formats

Please download and install the AudFree Spotify Music Downloader on your Windows or macOS computer first. To do it, you can click the 'Download' button above or visit its official website. Then follow the guide on how to download songs from Spotify to iMovie-compatible audio format.

Audio file formats that iMovie supports and AudFree outputs:

iMovie Supported Audio File Formats	MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and AIFF
Spotify Audio Format	Special Ogg Vorbis
AudFree Supported Output Audio Formats	MP3, M4A, WAV, M4B, Lossless, AIFF and FLAC

✍ FYI: How to Add Audio Files to iMovie

Step 1Import Spotify Music to AudFree SpoDable

When you launch the AudFree Spotify Music Converter, the built-in Spotify web player will load automatically. Now, please log in to your Spotify account to access Spotify library. Then you can start to discover Spotify music that you'd like to use on iMovie. Once found, drag and drop it to the converter's '+ ♫' section directly. Then tap the 'Add to list' button from the pop-up window to add files to AudFree Converting window. Or, open the playlist/album and click the '+ ♫' icon, it will load the content in batches all at once.

Step 2Set Output Format for Spotify to iMovie

Go to the top-right 'menu' tab similar to three horizontal lines. Then from the dropdown list, select the 'Preferences' option. In the pop-up window, tap the 'Conversion' option where you can choose an audio format supported by iMovie, like MP3, WAV, AIFF, etc. Besides, you can customize other output parameters as you like, such as changing Spotify bitrate, sample rate, etc. Once done, tap OK to apply.

Step 3Download Songs for iMovie from Spotify with high quality

To start the conversion process, please press the 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner of the Converting interface. To make the conversion process more stable, you'd better disable your Antivirus or Firewall. When it's done, go to the target Converted folder on your computer by clicking the Converted > folder icon on AudFree. Then you can view the downloaded Spotify songs. Now, all converted Spotify songs can be uploaded to iMovie with high quality as background music for videos without any limit.

Video GuideHow to Use AudFree Spotify Converter to Convert Spotify Music for iMovie

Besides the text guide, you can check out the vivid video guide on how to download Spotify songs for iMovie with AudFree Spotify Converter.

📌 Tips: To convert Spotify songs for use on iMovie, another tool can also help you. It is AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. It works quite like AudFree Spotify Music Converter. The biggest difference to this tool is that it supports to convert music from most popular streaming music services, including Tidal, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Qobuz, SoundCloud and more. If you want to add music from other platforms like Apple Music to iMovie, you can give it a try.

Part 3. How to Add Spotify Music to iMovie on iPad/iPhone/iPod/Mac for Free

Congratulation! Now, you've downloaded Spotify music to your computer and saved it as iMovie-compatible music files. Then you can add music to iMovie from Spotify on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Mac.

How to Get Spotify Music on iMovie on iPhone/iPod

Please connect your iOS device and your desktop via WiFi or a USB cable in advance.

Step 1. First, please add the converted Spotify music files to iTunes. On iTunes, just click on the top-right 'File' and select 'Add File to Library' or 'Add Folder to Library'. Later, locate and add the Spotify files to the iTunes library.

Step 2. Sync the added Spotify music files to your iPhone/iPod on iTunes:

1) Just click the device icon at the upper left and choose your iOS device.
2) Select the 'Music' category from the left sidebar. From the Playlist part, check the box in front of the playlist that covers the uploaded Spotify conversions.
3) Once done, tap the bottom-right 'Sync' or 'Apply' tab. Afterward, you can view the updated files on those devices.

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How to Download Spotify Music to iPhone

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Step 3. Then open the iMovie Video Editor on your iPhone or iPod. Swipe from the bottom of the screen and click on 'Movie' > 'Create Movie' at the bottom to create a new project.

Step 4. Proceed to click on the '+' button under the added video.

Step 5. Then select 'Audio' > 'My Music' to select your desired Spotify music.

Step 6. Click the 'Song' option and the '+' button next to the Spotify song to add it. Then the Spotify music will show up on a green line on the edit screen.

How to Add Spotify Music to iMovie on iPad

Step 1. Move the converted Spotify songs to your iPad in advance. Then open iMovie and start your video project.

View also: How to Move Spotify Music to iPad

Step 2. Open your project in the timeline and click the '+' button on the screen.

Step 3. Tap the 'Audio' > 'My Music' option to browse through the Spotify songs stored on your device.

Step 4. Choose the 'Playlists', 'Albums', 'Songs', or 'Imported' option under 'My Music' to find the folder that contains your converted Spotify music files.

Step 5. Tap on '+' next to a Spotify song to use Spotify music in iMovie.

How to Put Music on iMovie from Spotify on Mac

If you are using a MacBook, follow the steps below to see how to add Spotify songs to iMovie on Mac and set Spotify songs as background music.

Please make sure you have transferred the converted Spotify music to iTunes or Apple Music app on your Mac in advance.

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How to Transfer Spotify to iTunes Library

How to Transfer Spotify to Apple Music

Step 1. Open iMovie on your Mac and launch your iMovie project or create a new one.

Step 2. Click the 'Audio' option at the top menu.

Step 3. Then there are three options for you to choose from, respectively 'Music', 'Sound Effects', and 'GarageBand'. The 'Music' option will allow you to access all local audio files from your iTunes/Apple Music library. And 'GarageBand' will show you all the audio clips you've made in the GarageBand app.

Step 4. Choose the 'Music' option under the 'Audio' section at the left sidebar. Then select the converted Spotify music from your iTunes/Apple Music library.

Step 5. To preview the music, click on the 'Play' icon. Then you can drag and drop the Spotify clip to the editing bar at the bottom.

Tips: You can also add Spotify music to iMovie without iTunes/Apple Music app. You can locate and open the folder with the converted Spotify music files. Then drag and drop Spotify music files to the timeline of your video project.

Part 4. How to Add Spotify Music to iMovie for Free by Screen Recording

Besides downloading Spotify music for use on iMovie on Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod, here is an alternative and free way for you. That is, you can screen record and save Spotify songs locally on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Then you can import the recorded Spotify music to iMovie. This method doesn't require to install other third-party apps on your device. Now, let's see how to operate.

Note: The audio quality recorded using this method may be lower than that of AudFree Spotify Converter. Besides, the recording process is in real time, which takes much of your time. What's more, the Spotify songs may not work sometimes as iMovie will recognize them as DRM-protected songs.

How to Add Music from Spotify to iMovie via Screen Recording on iPhone/iPad

Section 1. How to Screen Record Spotify Music on iPhone/iPad for iMovie

Step 1. Open the Settings app, and click on the 'Control Center' option. Then check if the 'Screen Recording' function is included or not. If not, then add it to the Control Center section.

Step 2. Start the Spotify app, find and play the track you want to record and use in iMovie.

Step 3. Swipe up from the bottom of your phone's screen (iPhone 8 or earlier) or swipe down from the upper-right corner (iPhone X or above) to access the Control Center section.

Step 4. Find and tap the 'Record' icon in the Control Center section to start to record music from Spotify.

Step 5. Once the song finishes playing, click on the 'Record' icon again in the Control Center section to stop recording. Or you can click on the red bar at the top of the screen to stop the process. Then the recordings will be saved to your phone's camera roll.

Section 2. How to Add Spotify Music to iMovie on iPhone/iPad

Step 1. Launch the iMovie app on your iOS mobile device and open a video project which you want to add Spotify songs.

Step 2. Tap the 'Add' button > 'Video' and locate the recording Spotify files on your device.

Step 3. Pick up the file and hit on the three dots icon, then choose 'Audio Only'.

At last, you will add music to iMovie from Spotify on iPhone/iPad successfully.

How to Put Spotify Music on iMovie via Screen Recording on Mac

If you are on a Mac computer, then you can use the QuickTime Player's screen recording feature to record music from Spotify. Then you can import music from Spotify to iMovie on Mac.

Step 1. Start the Spotify app from your Mac and find the track you want to record.

Step 2. Find the QuickTime Player on your Mac and open it.

Step 3. Tap the File option at the top menu bar, then choose New Screen Recording and you will see the small control bar.

Step 4. Click the Options tab in the control bar. Then ensure the MacBook Pro Microphone under the Microphone section is selected.

Step 5. Now, touch the Record button in the QuickTime control bar and go to Spotify app to play songs.

Step 6. Later, tap the stop button to finish the process. Then go to File > Export As > Audio Only... in the screen recording video window. Next, customize the file and save it on your computer. The file will be saved as M4A file.

Step 7. Here you can open the recorded Spotify file, go to Edit > Trim to edit your file.

Step 8. At last, you can open your video project in iMovie and start to add Spotify music to iMovie video as BGM.

Part 5. Tips: How to Use Spotify on iMovie

Once you've added Spotify music to video on iMovie, it's time to edit audio on iMovie to enhance the overall quality of your video project. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, the steps below will help you achieve the desired audio effect for your iMovie video. So, let's get started!

Step 1. Click on the added Spotify audio clip to select it.

Step 2. Use the 'Trim' tool in the toolbar at the top of the iMovie window to trim the audio clip to the desired length via 'Split Clip'. On iOS device, locate the Spotify music track in the timeline, tap the audio clip, then click 'Actions' > 'Split to cut Spotify music in iMovie.

Step 3. Tap the 'Volume' slider in the 'Audio' section of the toolbar, then you can click and drag the line up to increase or decrease the volume. Also, you can drag the small grey circle at the beginning and end of your audio clip to create fade-ins or fade-outs.

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Step 4. Hit the 'Sound Effects' button located in the 'Audio' section to add effects such as equalization or reverb to the Spotify clip. Besides, you can check the box 'Lower volume of other clips' under the Audio section to ensure your audience can hear the spoken words in your video clearly.

Step 5. Preview your edited video by clicking on the 'Play' button in the preview window.

Step 6. Once you are satisfied with your edits, export your video by selecting 'File' from the menu bar. Then select 'Share' followed by 'File'.

Note: To back up your iMovie video, you can upload them to iCloud. Please enable the iCloud on your device's Settings app, then tap 'Share' in iMovie to save and sync iMovie to iCloud.

Part 6. FAQs about Spotify to iMovie

In this part, let's learn more about Spotify iMovie. Please check the frequently asked questions and answers below.

Q1: Is There Any Free Music Available in iMovie?

A: Yes, iMovie has built-in royalty-free music tracks and sound effects, which can be used in the iMovie projects for free.

Q2: How to Change Spotify Background Music in iMovie?

A: Just delete the current Spotify music in the timeline. Then click the 'Media' tab to import a new one to the timeline and change it.

Q3: Can I Import Spotify Music to iMovie without Using a Computer?

A: Yes. You can use the screen record feature on your iOS device to record music from Spotify for iMovie. Then you can add Spotify songs to iMovie with your mobile device, not the computer.

Q4: Why Can't I Add My Spotify Music to iMovie?

A: The Spotify music downloads are protected by DRM and saved in an encrypted file format. Yet, iMovie can't recognize the file. So, you can't use Spotify music in iMovie directly. You need to remove protection and change the format first.

Q5: What Is the Easiest and Highest-quality Way to Get Spotify Music on iMovie?

A: The most effective method is using a dedicated Spotify converter like AudFree Spotify Music Converter. It can batch convert Spotify music to iMovie supported format like MP3 and save the original audio quality.

Q6: Is There a Free Way to Put Spotify Song in iMovie?

A: Yes. You can use the free and built-in screen recording tools on your Mac, iPhone or iPad to record songs from Spotify for adding to iMovie. But this method is done in real-time and may output lower audio quality.

Q7: Can I Use Music from Apple Music or Other Music Streaming Services in iMovie?

A: No, you can't. These music files are also protected and can't be added into iMovie. You need to convert them to common files first.

Part 7. Sum Up

Using Spotify music in iMovie will be very easy after following the tutorials mentioned above. With AudFree Spotify Music Converter, you can remove Spotify music protections and download Spotify music without Premium with high quality at a fast speed. Then you can get Spotify files compatible with iMovie video editor. So, it is easy to add music to iMovie from Spotify on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac. In addition, you can move and listen to your favorite Spotify music offline on any platform and device.

If you don't want to use a third-party tool to make it, there is another way to add Spotify music to iMovie. That is through screen recording on your iOS or Mac device. However, the recording audio quality may be lossy and the music files may not be imported into iMovie due to the protection. In this case, it would be better to give AudFree Spotify Music Converter a try.