To keep it super simple, when it comes to background music on iMovie or any video editor, you CANNOT use music in your video that you don’t have the right to use unless you are using “royalty-free music.” So instead of using music that you have purchased through iTunes or music that you ripped to a CD from your Napster downloads back in 2001, you need to look for music that is licensed for those type of use. I already covered the INs and OUTs of using background music in your videos without breaking the law in my previous YouTube video. And iMovie makes this whole topic of adding music to your videos even more confusing, because it makes it look like you’re allowed to use music that you’re really not allowed to use. Especially if you plan to upload your video project to pretty much anywhere on the internet. Now, background music can be a really confusing topic because there are some legalities involved. Before anything, I want to let you know that everything in this tutorial is applicable to any Apple/iOS device.

In this blog, you’re going to learn how to add background music and sound effects to your videos within iMovie.

Add Background Music in iMovie How to Add Background Music in Videos using iMovie Some product links in this post are affiliate links, and I will be compensated when you purchase by clicking our links. It’s time to add background music in iMovie! In this blog, you’ll learn how to avoid copyright issues by using royalty-free music for your iMovie background music.Ĭlick here to subscribe to Meredith Marsh on YouTube.

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