iOS · iPhone & iPad
Add Music and Record a Voiceover in iMovie on iPhone or iPad
Source-checked About 10 minutes
Answer
Add licensed music from Audio or Files, record narration with Voiceover, then trim, fade and mix levels so speech stays intelligible.
Choose usable music
Use iMovie soundtracks, your own recording, or licensed local audio; protected streaming tracks may be unavailable.
Add the track
Open Audio or Files, preview the item, and add it beneath the timeline.
Record narration
Move the playhead, tap Add Media > Voiceover, test the level, record, then accept or retake the clip.
Mix and review
Trim and fade audio, lower music beneath speech, and listen on headphones and speakers before export.
Verify the result
Listen through headphones and speakers, checking voice clarity, music rights, fades, clipping, sync, and consistent level across the full timeline.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If music is unavailable, verify it is downloaded and unprotected or use licensed iMovie audio. Retake clipped narration instead of amplifying damaged audio.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: iPhone & iPad.
Reviewed against the linked first-party guidance; interface labels can vary by current app, service, or operating-system version.