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IMPORT DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDIA TO IMOVIE

However, the program doesn't recognize all the files but limited to a few compatible formats. Here are some iMovie tips to outline how to import different types of media.

iMovie requires you to load media into the project so that you can further edit them. The files you import may come with different codec and formats.

Part 1: Finalize iMovie projects

Part 2: Export iMovie to different formats

Part 3: Export iMovie to websites like YouTube

PART 1: IMPORT VIDEO FILES TO IMOVIE

1. Import videos from tape-based camcorder

Step one: Connect camcorder to Mac

Step two: Set the Automatic/Manual switch

Step three: Add your video to project

2. Import videos from memory-based camcorder

Step one: Connect camcorder to Mac

Step two: Import the video you want

Step three: Add your video to project

3. Import videos from existing movies

Supported Import Formats: DV, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, QuickTime and AVCHD

Not Supported Formats: AVI, MKV, WMV, FLV, SWF, VOB, MTS, M2TS, TS, TP, MOD, 3GP, ASF, ect

Note: Convert the not supported files in advance if needed

PART 2: IMPORT PHOTO & AUDIO FILES TO IMOVIE

1. Add Photo Files From iPhoto or Photobooth

Step 1: Open your photo library

Step 2: Select and add the photos you want

Step 3: Adjust photo files

2. Add Audio Files From iTunes or Garageband

Step 1: Open the music and sound effects browser

Step 2: Select and add the music you want

Step 3: Adjust the audio file

PART 3: IMPORT YOUTUBE VIDEOS TO IMOVIE

Step 1: Download YouTube videos easily

Install the Wondershare YouTube downloader. Find your favorite YouTube videos and play them and there are two methods to download the videos.

Method 1: Copy the url of the YouTube video and go to the Downloading window to click the Paste URL button.

Method 2: Click the Download button on the top right corner of the video

Step 2: Convert to a iMovie friendly format

Check the video files in the Downloaded library and click Convert button on the right. Select MOV or MP4 as the output format in the popped up window. Click OK.

Your YouTube video will then be converted to an iMovie-friendly format in a short time. Then find where the converted YouTube files are stored and open iMovie, select File > Import > Movies to import the files.

Thank You!