# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=31 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [Feature Request keep original timestamps in Tag to Filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-keep-original-timestamps-in-tag-to-filename/49381)
**Author:** [@Silverhead](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Silverhead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-keep-original-timestamps-in-tag-to-filename/49381 "2020-07-18T18:32:03Z")
Hello from a new user of this community - who however is a user of this wonderful program for many years. Please excuse my English, as I'm not a native speaker. Today I decided to register because there is a little anno… --- ## [MP3TAG User Manual](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-user-manual/49625)
**Author:** [@drope](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/drope)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-user-manual/49625 "2020-07-15T12:27:06Z")
Hi, Congratulations for your excellent work Is it possible to get the program's User Manual in PDF format or any other format? Thank you very much. Keep up the great work you've been doing. --- ## [Improved output for 'Format string' field in Convert \> "Tag - Filename" dialog](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/improved-output-for-format-string-field-in-convert-tag-filename-dialog/49593)
**Author:** [@ptooey](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ptooey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/improved-output-for-format-string-field-in-convert-tag-filename-dialog/49593 "2020-07-12T16:57:23Z")
In the Convert \> "Tag - Filename" Dialog, I'm finding the "Format string:" dropdown field extremely frustrating to use, especially since I'm using advanced formatting in several of my expressions, that look similar code-… --- ## [Auto-numbering wizard - Option for not adding discnumber if 1 disc only](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-numbering-wizard-option-for-not-adding-discnumber-if-1-disc-only/49543)
**Author:** [@ElimGarak](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ElimGarak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/auto-numbering-wizard-option-for-not-adding-discnumber-if-1-disc-only/49543 "2020-07-07T09:53:59Z")
Hello! A function I'd find very useful is the option to not add discnumber if only 1 disc is present. Right now, if there's only 1 disc (and I keep discnumber active) it adds 1 (or 01 or 01/01, depending on options). I… --- ## [Add Cover Art to right-click on cover space](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-cover-art-to-right-click-on-cover-space/49544)
**Author:** [@ElimGarak](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ElimGarak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-cover-art-to-right-click-on-cover-space/49544 "2020-07-05T14:19:44Z")
Hello! I'd really love to have the "Cover Art" options while right-clicking on cover space in the left column. Right now, having to click on the top menu is quite time-consuming when batch tagging. Thank you! --- ## [User Defined Tags like Genre](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tags-like-genre/49545)
**Author:** [@Faalscholver](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Faalscholver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tags-like-genre/49545 "2022-09-30T13:28:04Z")
In Mp3Tag I can add user defined genres, which is great but I would like the same ability for other tag fields. I have a Format field for instance and would like to add user defined formats like "Album, EP, Single, Compi… --- ## [Date: How to describe timespan?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/date-how-to-describe-timespan/49523)
**Author:** [@tagmusing](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tagmusing)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/date-how-to-describe-timespan/49523 "2020-07-02T14:09:40Z")
I wonder if any of you has a good idea. I have a performance date field. Which is usually set straight forward like this: 2020-07-02 JJJJ-MM-DD. Sometimes not a single day/date is given, but a timespan, e.g. Nov.-Dez. … --- ## [Mp3tag Support for.Avi video files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-support-for-avi-video-files/49508)
**Author:** [@mcox](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mcox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-support-for-avi-video-files/49508 "2020-07-01T14:14:59Z")
Hello, I have approx 1000 TV episodes in .avi format, and i'd like to tag them all. Will Mp3tag be supporting .avi at any time in the future? Yes, I am aware that avi is a rather old and very large format... I am als… --- ## [Multi Edit Fields](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multi-edit-fields/49474)
**Author:** [@DaveSumm](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DaveSumm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 9:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multi-edit-fields/49474 "2020-06-29T09:28:05Z")
Hello, all Is there a way of removing a string from a track's title on multiple files in one go? --- ## [Clear results in filter from pressing icon](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/clear-results-in-filter-from-pressing-icon/12654)
**Author:** [@claude1967](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/claude1967)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/clear-results-in-filter-from-pressing-icon/12654 "2020-06-28T04:10:54Z")
Everytime I do a search from the filter function, I must delete manually the entries to have the filter cleared. This appears to be not practical for heavy use of the filter (I am using it very often). Having a “clear”… --- ## [cant see poster on tv](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-see-poster-on-tv/49452)
**Author:** [@2pikes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/2pikes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-see-poster-on-tv/49452 "2020-06-27T15:16:18Z")
why wont a film a tagged with a poster show up when i plug the hard drive into a usb slot on my tv the file shows up but not the poster --- ## [Leaving tag panel does not automatically save changes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/leaving-tag-panel-does-not-automatically-save-changes/49384)
**Author:** [@paulcola](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/paulcola)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/leaving-tag-panel-does-not-automatically-save-changes/49384 "2020-06-23T16:19:14Z")
When I enter tag information, all goes well - no problem. However, if I click on the filename in the right hand window, all the tag info I just entered disappears and I have to start all over again. :frowning: I can dup… --- ## [Enhancement: If Genre is not one in the list, set background colour of the edit box](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enhancement-if-genre-is-not-one-in-the-list-set-background-colour-of-the-edit-box/49331)
**Author:** [@AzzaAzza69](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AzzaAzza69)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 10:47am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enhancement-if-genre-is-not-one-in-the-list-set-background-colour-of-the-edit-box/49331 "2020-06-22T10:47:37Z")
to highlight the fact that it isn't --- ## [Enhancement: Drag+Drop folder onto cover panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enhancement-drag-drop-folder-onto-cover-panel/49332)
**Author:** [@AzzaAzza69](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AzzaAzza69)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 6:20am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enhancement-drag-drop-folder-onto-cover-panel/49332 "2020-06-22T06:20:17Z")
to add each image file within folder as a cover. --- ## [Insert FileName TXT List](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/insert-filename-txt-list/49378)
**Author:** [@Ernandes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ernandes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/insert-filename-txt-list/49378 "2020-06-20T19:08:52Z")
Dears Sirs I'm Ernandes, from Brazil. I'd like to suggest you to include TXT filename list to name automatically file names to mp4 files once could occur the files you have aren't named in their properties. --- ## [64 bit Plugin for total commander](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/64-bit-plugin-for-total-commander/14684)
**Author:** [@silencer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/silencer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 10:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/64-bit-plugin-for-total-commander/14684 "2020-06-20T10:17:25Z")
Hi. Is it possible to also generate a 64bit version of your Total Commander plugin? For mass changes I use you client and i can still use the 32bit version, but it would be nice if the 64 bit would be available. Sorry… --- ## [Suggestion : Replacing a Vinyl Tracklist with Numbers](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-replacing-a-vinyl-tracklist-with-numbers/49368)
**Author:** [@agzak](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/agzak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 6:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-replacing-a-vinyl-tracklist-with-numbers/49368 "2020-06-20T06:43:39Z")
I often work on updating tag information through Discogs on my classic mp3 file. So this program is very useful. Thank you so much for making this program. The Vinyl album tag has a tracklist in alphabetical form. But W… --- ## [Enhancement: Disable controls in left panel when 0 selected files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enhancement-disable-controls-in-left-panel-when-0-selected-files/49325)
**Author:** [@AzzaAzza69](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AzzaAzza69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enhancement-disable-controls-in-left-panel-when-0-selected-files/49325 "2020-06-16T14:49:23Z")
So you can't set an album cover or key in something that will not be saved/lost! --- ## [Enhancement: Double-click on a cell should start the edit](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enhancement-double-click-on-a-cell-should-start-the-edit/49326)
**Author:** [@AzzaAzza69](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AzzaAzza69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enhancement-double-click-on-a-cell-should-start-the-edit/49326 "2020-06-16T14:11:27Z")
Otherwise I have to click, and another click. Maybe Shift+double-click should be used to play the MP3, after all, I'm tagging! --- ## [Release Time Disappearing in iTunes...?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/release-time-disappearing-in-itunes/48994)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/release-time-disappearing-in-itunes/48994 "2020-06-08T17:38:26Z")
I've set up an action to move Created Date to Release Date in iTunes. But it seems that Release Date is deleted from the .mp3 file after any update to the file in iTunes? Anyone got any insight on why this is happening… --- ## [Musical terms translator (ita\>hun; adaptable to else). Zenei kifejezés fordító](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/musical-terms-translator-ita-hun-adaptable-to-else-zenei-kifejezes-fordito/46864)
**Author:** [@incifinci](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/incifinci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/musical-terms-translator-ita-hun-adaptable-to-else-zenei-kifejezes-fordito/46864 "2020-05-30T15:56:47Z")
The (mostly) italian musical terms in titles i always translate to my native hungarian (in classical music files). I have an action group for this purpose with about 400 termins. Case sensitive. The original titles it sa… --- ## [Music player for Android that recognizes multiple GENRE tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/music-player-for-android-that-recognizes-multiple-genre-tags/49136)
**Author:** [@dei](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dei)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/music-player-for-android-that-recognizes-multiple-genre-tags/49136 "2020-05-30T13:50:50Z")
Can someone recommend an Android music player that recognizes MP3Tag's Genre multi-tag format? For example: If an album that has a Genre tag like 'Classical\\Opera' I want the album to show up in the Classical Genre list … --- ## [Kudos to ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/kudos-to-ohrenkino/49138)
**Author:** [@Bluesrule](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Bluesrule)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/kudos-to-ohrenkino/49138 "2020-05-29T19:38:30Z")
you Squire have the patience of Job . I would also note that many here , myself included are in way over our heads when it comes to scripting . even the FAQ's are written in a language that escapes . what is really ne… --- ## [iTunes "Programme" Tag?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-programme-tag/49124)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-programme-tag/49124 "2020-05-29T13:18:11Z")
Does anyone have any info on this? I' not even sure if it writes it to the .mp3 file. It doesn't show up in Extended Tags...? --- ## [Adding "Open file in Explorer" menu in context menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-open-file-in-explorer-menu-in-context-menu/49125)
**Author:** [@jaysan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jaysan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-open-file-in-explorer-menu-in-context-menu/49125 "2020-05-27T19:57:39Z")
Greeting! It would be helpful if you add a new context menu in mp3tag main window so when I right-click on selected mp3 files, I can open windows explorer for each selected file. --- ## [macOS alpha invite?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/macos-alpha-invite/49119)
**Author:** [@gts](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/macos-alpha-invite/49119 "2020-05-27T16:45:41Z")
Hello, thank a lot for creating this and maintaining this for almost 20 years. really appreciated. I received an email for alpha on windows? is there somewhere I should signup for alpha? if so, please let me know. I'm c… --- ## [Files always loaded when opening the program](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/files-always-loaded-when-opening-the-program/49081)
**Author:** [@iceman\_kr7](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/iceman_kr7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/files-always-loaded-when-opening-the-program/49081 "2020-05-26T12:18:17Z")
When the program is started, the files in the folder indicated in the path at the bottom left are always loaded ... is there a way to ensure that no files are loaded when opened? --- ## [Copy info out of angled brackets in a filename to a tag \[ \]](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-info-out-of-angled-brackets-in-a-filename-to-a-tag/49085)
**Author:** [@brains](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/brains)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-info-out-of-angled-brackets-in-a-filename-to-a-tag/49085 "2020-05-25T18:59:25Z")
Hi i have files named in the following format \[catalog #\] artist - album i tried doing guess values "\[%catalog #%\] %artist% - %album%" unfortuately it doesn't work i think because it thinks to brackets are programing… --- ## [Feature Request: Cover thumbnail from time code for MP4](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-cover-thumbnail-from-time-code-for-mp4/46078)
**Author:** [@Crissov](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Crissov)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 7:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-cover-thumbnail-from-time-code-for-mp4/46078 "2020-05-25T07:32:27Z")
For episodes of TV shows using MP4 tags, it would be particularly useful to be able to select a time code (either absolute, e. g. at 30s, or relative, e. g. 10% of runtime) from which the frame would be used as a thumbna… --- ## [Custom Tool - to open a web page///?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/custom-tool-to-open-a-web-page/49041)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/custom-tool-to-open-a-web-page/49041 "2020-05-22T15:58:04Z")
I thought this would be easy. Set up a custom tool to launch a web page. I assumed I'd just create the tool name it, and specify the path to the internet shortcut in a folder in explorer. No need for any parameters...… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=30) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=32)