Import videos into iMovie - so it'll work

With iMovie you can design impressive films and trailers. We'll show you how to import your videos into iMovie.

iMovie: Import videos

Importing videos to iMovie has never been easier - we'll show you how it works in just a few steps.

1. Open iMovie on your Mac.
2. There you have several options for importing media: If you have not yet opened a project, you can use the large "Import" button to select videos and import them.
3. With an open project, you can select and add media, including videos, via File> "Import Media".
4. Confirm your video selection with the "Import selection" button, which you can find in the import selection window.
5. After importing, you can integrate the videos into the timeline of your iMovie film as usual.

If you have integrated your videos, we will give you a quick guide here on how to cut films in iMovie. By the way: You can also use iMovie on the go with the iOS app.