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iMovie - music

Hi, I want to add music from my music library to my iMovie films. There is no point in making a little movie without the right background music. Appreciated, but the ‘soundtracks’ offered don’t really apply to personal iMovie creations.

I am happy to pay for the songs/music I like but I can’t find out anywhere how I can add a piece of music to my iMovie . I am happy to buy it but I am not sure if a purchase actually ensures you can use it ? I very much agree that all artists should benefit from the enjoyment of their art. It has never been a huge amount that is requested … so iMovie :

-you are a more than great idea but you need to make it easier for people to buy their own music on-site . You cannot make a movie - even a hobby movie without the right music.

many advise out there? Pay or creative approach all good with me .

PS. If you tell me I can buy the song and can guarantee that purchase also overrides the (DRM) situation 👍 good news p

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 4, 2021 11:19 AM

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Oct 4, 2021 11:38 AM in response to Chr1st1n3

Songs purchased from iTunes after year 2009 are generally DRM free and can be used royalty free in iMovie. The iMovie license says that iMovie is confined to personal, non-commercial use. The songs, although they may be used royalty free, are still copyrighted and may be disallowed on social media or video websites. You might not be able to publish your project or use it commercially if it contains copyrighted songs. No way to avoid that. The artists must be protected, as you have stated in your post.


Songs purchased from Apple Music contain DRM protection and cannot be used in iMovie.


Within the iMove app there are jingles and songs contained in the audio sound effects item in the iMovie audio pane that can be used in iMovie projects as well.


-- Rich


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