# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=58 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 59 --- ## [Please add fields to mp3tag in line with iTunes 12.3/Get Info/Sorting box](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/please-add-fields-to-mp3tag-in-line-with-itunes-12-3-get-info-sorting-box/17421)
**Author:** [@wfeg](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wfeg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 9:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/please-add-fields-to-mp3tag-in-line-with-itunes-12-3-get-info-sorting-box/17421 "2015-12-02T09:08:52Z")
It seems necessary to add some fields to mp3tag because iTunes 12 has altered the way it handles sorting of fields in Get Info/Sorting tab. Even if you choose sort Albums by Title in iTunes, the result in iTunes can be a… --- ## [Add composer if title matches from text file?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-composer-if-title-matches-from-text-file/5660)
**Author:** [@ffolke](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ffolke)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 11:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-composer-if-title-matches-from-text-file/5660 "2015-11-29T11:52:03Z")
I'm not sure if there is a way to do this, but it would be a great feature. I'll explain: I have a list of titles composed by a single person. (example: copied list from wikipedia) And I have several music files that … --- ## [(!BAD ID3v2)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bad-id3v2/17402)
**Author:** [@tictac2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tictac2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 8:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bad-id3v2/17402 "2015-11-26T08:19:08Z")
ITunes does not recognize the tag. I do not want to convert to mp3 files again. What is the solution? The example downloading the file link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/f3qz8nzs…s+de+guerra.mp3 Mp3val-frontend … --- ## [Folder locations?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/folder-locations/17401)
**Author:** [@Brovig](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Brovig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 5:50am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/folder-locations/17401 "2015-11-25T05:50:02Z")
In which folder are Export Configuration files located? I’ve had to transfer all my stuff to a new PC and I no longer have access to the Program Files folders where they might have been located. But I do have access to … --- ## [Select All Tracks](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/select-all-tracks/17390)
**Author:** [@jotacamp](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jotacamp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 8:36am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/select-all-tracks/17390 "2015-11-24T08:36:45Z")
I have thousands of albums to organize and function of “Select All Tracks” would be perfect. My suggestion is that in “Options Dialogue” in “General” be added to “When open Select All Tracks” option. So when loading the… --- ## [Copying fields from iTunes library file to mp3 file tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copying-fields-from-itunes-library-file-to-mp3-file-tag/17388)
**Author:** [@Flasshe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Flasshe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copying-fields-from-itunes-library-file-to-mp3-file-tag/17388 "2015-11-23T20:06:29Z")
Has anyone ever setup an action/script in Mp3tag to import the “Sort Album” and “Sort Artist” fields from the iTunes Library xml catalog file into the ALBUMSORT and ARTISTSORT tags in the actual MP3 file (if they are bla… --- ## [M4a comment field: limited no of characters?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/m4a-comment-field-limited-no-of-characters/17395)
**Author:** [@mrtinman](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrtinman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/m4a-comment-field-limited-no-of-characters/17395 "2015-11-23T06:02:48Z")
Whenever i copy-paste a comment on a .m4a file’s tag comment field, the program cuts the number of characters to a set amount and displays “…” after the last word. Why do i get this and is it fixable? Editing the tag of… --- ## [Arrange the custom or used “Format String(s)"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/arrange-the-custom-or-used-format-string-s/17391)
**Author:** [@hotdak3](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hotdak3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 5:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/arrange-the-custom-or-used-format-string-s/17391 "2015-11-23T05:29:35Z")
Is there a way to arrange the custom or used “Format String(s)” under the “Convert” section for “Filename – Tag” for example. Thanks --- ## [no lyrics on first mp3](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-lyrics-on-first-mp3/17366)
**Author:** [@everton](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/everton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-lyrics-on-first-mp3/17366 "2015-11-22T13:20:24Z")
ive just used mp3tag for first time , thought i had done all correct putting lyrics on mp3 but when i try playing mp3 track on my mph player theres no lyrics showing can anyone please help. --- ## [do we have a shout box on here](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/do-we-have-a-shout-box-on-here/17367)
**Author:** [@everton](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/everton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/do-we-have-a-shout-box-on-here/17367 "2015-11-22T13:16:03Z")
was wondering if we have a shoutbox thought bit easier too chat and get too know members and save waiting for post replies --- ## [How to Batch Rename Columns?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-batch-rename-columns/17377)
**Author:** [@barats](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/barats)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-batch-rename-columns/17377 "2015-11-13T22:14:52Z")
I have a question. Was wondering if there is a way to batch rename certain columns such as the album/year/album artist? Instead of one by one since when you are tagging by folder (albums), it will all be the same. Copy/p… --- ## [Easy Access](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easy-access/17368)
**Author:** [@moozymathers](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/moozymathers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easy-access/17368 "2015-11-10T17:50:50Z")
Hello Developers! I really, really love this software! So, I thought I can help with my idea, I guess. Here’s what I think. Can you guys make Mp3tag to be opened in multiply mode? Like, when I’m modifying 10 songs, (fo… --- ## [Does anyone include Albumartist in the list of Artists?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/does-anyone-include-albumartist-in-the-list-of-artists/16976)
**Author:** [@aax](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/aax)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/does-anyone-include-albumartist-in-the-list-of-artists/16976 "2015-11-10T16:07:24Z")
I’m trying to decide whether it’s a good idea to add the band’s name to the list of band members in the Artist field. So, I’d appreciate some info on how other people do it and why. For example: ALBUMARTIST: Tangerine… --- ## [Replace string](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-string/17356)
**Author:** [@raynor](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/raynor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2015, 4:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-string/17356 "2015-11-07T04:59:22Z")
Hi, Is there substring function in mp3tag? How can i replace string “123ABC456” with “ABC”. Thanks for your help and kind regards. --- ## [What format is "FLAC tag" written as ?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-format-is-flac-tag-written-as/17338)
**Author:** [@pastic](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pastic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-format-is-flac-tag-written-as/17338 "2015-11-01T12:34:15Z")
Hi, All my FLAC files have been tagged with mp3tag over the years. When loading them in mp3tag, older files are reported as having tag: “FLAC (FLAC ID3v2)” whereas newer files - tagged with a newer version of mp3tag - a… --- ## [Value of the tag „Title” field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/value-of-the-tag-title-field/17299)
**Author:** [@janzis](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/janzis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/value-of-the-tag-title-field/17299 "2015-10-28T19:51:12Z")
Impossible to change value of the tag „Title” field I want to change the value of the tag “Title” field by importing info from other field, let’s say form “Comment” field for example Tried to do this via Format value a… --- ## [Filter custom columns](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-custom-columns/17327)
**Author:** [@nan4k7](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nan4k7)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-custom-columns/17327 "2015-10-28T02:36:12Z")
I’ve created customized columns in mp3tag which “validate” certain things in mp3 files (I attach a picture) and would like to filter or export using thoose columns… Is that possible? Thanks for your help! --- ## [Delete whole words](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/delete-whole-words/17326)
**Author:** [@mikisimone](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mikisimone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2015, 9:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/delete-whole-words/17326 "2015-10-27T09:54:11Z")
Hi please help me. I’ve this problem i want delete some first words that are in TITLE Example IN : Orquesta Julio De Caro El Monito Example OUT: El Monito The words may be : 1 or 2 or 3 It’s possible ? --- ## [flac: cover file understanding (embeded or linked)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-cover-file-understanding-embeded-or-linked/17319)
**Author:** [@mktr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mktr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-cover-file-understanding-embeded-or-linked/17319 "2015-10-22T14:04:48Z")
Hi, I’m still looking for the best way to add cover pictures to my flac-ripped CDs. So far I seem to have embedded the binary picture data (when ripping with EAC), I’d prefer to just link to a picture file in a folder. … --- ## [Request: more space for actions in the list](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-more-space-for-actions-in-the-list/17318)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 10:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-more-space-for-actions-in-the-list/17318 "2015-10-22T10:45:20Z")
I think there is a way too much vertical spacing between user defined actions in the list \[available under the Actions icon\] It may be that the number of visible actions varies \[depending on OS settings / screen model\];… --- ## [Messages](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/messages/17312)
**Author:** [@antoniomaraspin](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/antoniomaraspin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2015, 6:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/messages/17312 "2015-10-18T06:19:37Z")
Is it possible disable messages for write protection removal authorisation? They are very pesky --- ## [Removing unwanted text from title field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-unwanted-text-from-title-field/17305)
**Author:** [@mingusal](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mingusal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-unwanted-text-from-title-field/17305 "2015-10-15T18:56:42Z")
OK, so I’ve tried this various ways and nothing has happened. I’m sure I’m missing something simple, but I guess I need some help before I blow my stack with frustration over my own stupidity. The title field for these… --- ## [Impossible to delete/replace album art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/impossible-to-delete-replace-album-art/17303)
**Author:** [@delegend](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/delegend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 2:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/impossible-to-delete-replace-album-art/17303 "2015-10-14T02:41:40Z")
I have almost tried every program and way to replace the album art but what so ever they always appear on google play music. Sometimes mp3tag works, sometimes it doesn’t. Here are the things i tried: Remove cover till… --- ## [I pledge 60e for mp3tag to respect repeated tracks in a loaded playlist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/i-pledge-60e-for-mp3tag-to-respect-repeated-tracks-in-a-loaded-playlist/17276)
**Author:** [@chrisjj](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chrisjj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/i-pledge-60e-for-mp3tag-to-respect-repeated-tracks-in-a-loaded-playlist/17276 "2015-10-02T18:03:11Z")
Eight years ago I posted this request (and the topic was mysteriously locked before any replies.) Playlist fix FAOD, I want every entry in a loaded M3U to be included in the track list even where some are references t… --- ## [Help typo](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-typo/17274)
**Author:** [@chrisjj](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chrisjj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 8:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-typo/17274 "2015-10-02T08:05:46Z")
On https://docs.mp3tag.de/scripting s/substracts/subtracts/ --- ## [Remove portion of title in brackets](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-portion-of-title-in-brackets/17267)
**Author:** [@Kneekos](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Kneekos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-portion-of-title-in-brackets/17267 "2015-09-29T16:18:25Z")
I recently learned that MP3Tag would be able to fix title and other aspects in my music…ive only used it to tag cover art till now and normally fix MP3 tags one at a time by hand…but i have recently acquired a massive ne… --- ## [Remove all characters in a string until a substring is matched](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-all-characters-in-a-string-until-a-substring-is-matched/17265)
**Author:** [@raynor](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/raynor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-all-characters-in-a-string-until-a-substring-is-matched/17265 "2015-09-28T22:59:35Z")
Hello all, How do I remove all characters in a string (filename) until a substring is matched. Let’s say: Filename = "abc123 MP3Tag Filename" Filename = "abcdef123 MP3Tag Filename" Filename = “abcdefxxx123 MP3Tag Fi… --- ## [Update Tags on Archived Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/update-tags-on-archived-files/17266)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/update-tags-on-archived-files/17266 "2015-09-28T14:32:45Z")
Is it possible to update the tags on an archived set of .mp3 files, based on updates made to local .mp3’s? I have an archive disc (external hdd) where I store a backup of all of my .mp3’s. I also have a local disc that… --- ## [Feature request: Select all files from an Album](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-select-all-files-from-an-album/17247)
**Author:** [@bert003](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bert003)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 11:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-select-all-files-from-an-album/17247 "2015-09-25T11:54:04Z")
I would like a function and shortkey to select all the files from an album. Sometimes I have long lists with many abums open in mp3tag and often I like to change a tag for an album. To do so now I have to select the fir… --- ## [Multiple Directory Selection](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-directory-selection/17246)
**Author:** [@kriandor](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kriandor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-directory-selection/17246 "2015-09-19T19:51:57Z")
Hi all. I’m in the process of updating tags on hundreds of files, to standardise various tagging formats. My problem is that I’d like to select groups of directories (such as 'Various Artists) to work on together. I can… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=57) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=59)