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How to Import Apple Music AAC Files into Clipchamp
Question details
The user wants to import Apple Music AAC audio files into Clipchamp but finds that the format is unsupported.
- Product
- Clipchamp
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding background music or audio tracks from Apple Music to a video project in Clipchamp.
- Observed behavior
- Clipchamp fails to import the AAC files, alerting the user of an unsupported format, largely due to format incompatibility and Apple's DRM protection.
Before attempting to import your audio into Clipchamp, verify that your audio file is not protected by Apple's Digital Rights Management (DRM), as DRM-restricted subscription files cannot be legally or technically converted.
Use Unprotected Audio Files in Supported Formats
Clipchamp natively supports MP3, WAV, and OGG formats. Replacing your AAC files with unprotected files in these supported formats is the most reliable workaround.
Apple Music subscription content is protected by DRM encryption, preventing third-party applications like Clipchamp from decoding the files. Even if you attempt to rename the file extension, the DRM encryption remains.
To successfully add audio to your video, you must use DRM-free tracks that are in one of the officially supported audio formats.
Locate an unprotected, royalty-free audio track or use music you have purchased outright in MP3, WAV, or OGG format.
Launch Clipchamp and open the video project you are currently working on.
Click on the 'Import media' button located in the 'Your media' tab on the left sidebar, select your supported MP3, WAV, or OGG file, and click 'Open'.
Once the file appears in your media library, drag and drop the audio file onto your video timeline.
Submit a Feature Request via Windows Feedback Hub
If you wish to see native support for unprotected AAC files in Clipchamp in the future, you can formally request it directly from Microsoft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my Apple Music files not working in Clipchamp?
Apple Music files downloaded via an active subscription are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM). This strict encryption prevents unauthorized third-party applications like Clipchamp from reading or importing the files.
What audio formats are currently supported by Clipchamp?
Clipchamp natively supports unprotected MP3, WAV, and OGG audio files for direct import into your video projects.
Can I convert my DRM-protected AAC files to MP3?
Technically and legally, converting DRM-protected Apple Music files is restricted. To add background music to your videos, you must use royalty-free music or tracks you have purchased outright without DRM protection.
