Before you start
Make sure VoiceOver Maker and iMovie are installed and updated on your iPhone. Prepare a script or outline with key talking points. When exporting from VoiceOver Maker, use WAV for the highest quality inside iMovie.
Tutorial
Add AI voiceover to iMovie on your iPhone
Render lifelike narration with VoiceOver Maker and sync it with clips in Apple’s iMovie. Perfect for vloggers, educators, and mobile editors who want studio sound without extra gear.
Steps
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Create or import your script. Launch VoiceOver Maker, tap New project, and paste your narration. Choose a voice, then adjust pitch, pace, and emotion. Use emphasis tags on important words.
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Render and polish the audio. Tap Generate to create the voiceover. Use the mastering panel to reduce background noise, then preview on headphones.
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Export to the Files app. Select Share > Save to Files and pick a project folder. WAV keeps the best quality for editing.
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Import into iMovie. Open iMovie, tap Create Project > Movie, add your video clips, then tap the plus icon and choose the exported audio file.
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Align the narration. Trim the clip edges to match scene changes. Use the volume slider to set levels underneath background music.
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Preview and export. Watch the full edit, check for sync issues, and export in 4K/1080p. Share directly to Photos, Files, or social apps.
Bonus tips
- ✓ Use markers in VoiceOver Maker to label scene changes. The exported captions file can guide your cuts in iMovie.
- ✓ Enable Reduce Loud Sounds in iMovie audio settings to prevent music peaks from overtaking the AI narration.
- ✓ Save your VoiceOver Maker project to reuse the same brand voice for sequels or updates.