# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=83 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 84 --- ## [How to convert ID3v2 from Unicode to a system code page?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-convert-id3v2-from-unicode-to-a-system-code-page/10026)
**Author:** [@Slider2k](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Slider2k)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 10:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-convert-id3v2-from-unicode-to-a-system-code-page/10026 "2011-06-15T10:58:05Z")
I have a Garmin and this thing won’t read UTF8/16 in ID3v2, but can read my system’s code page (CP1251). I need a way to convert ID3v2 form UTF8/16 to CP1251 in many mp3 files. Obviously mp3tag can’t do that. --- ## [Using MP3Tag with Zen X-Fi](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/using-mp3tag-with-zen-x-fi/12126)
**Author:** [@SteveB](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SteveB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 8:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/using-mp3tag-with-zen-x-fi/12126 "2011-06-14T08:51:17Z")
I have a Creative Zen X-Fi and up to now have used Creative Centrale, the software supplied with it. I have had a number of problems witht this software in the past, and I gather that it is generally regarded as not ver… --- ## [Compare files in different folders?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compare-files-in-different-folders/12122)
**Author:** [@grievousangel](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/grievousangel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compare-files-in-different-folders/12122 "2011-06-09T11:47:50Z")
Hello, I too often have to compare what song files are in two different folders. Is this possible? iTunes and or WMP re-groups my songs in a format I do not like. I like to ALSO keep a folder of only the song files and … --- ## [Export To HTML Question(s)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-to-html-question-s/11827)
**Author:** [@hotdak3](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hotdak3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 3:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-to-html-question-s/11827 "2011-06-08T03:53:56Z")
Q1 - I have loaded all of my MP3’s / folders, I sorted them by Artist, now I want to export them to html but limit how many tracks per HTML page say 300. Rather than having 1 VERY LONG list I would have multiple htmls E… --- ## [Feature Request - Charactor Substitution for Filenames for Invalid Charactors](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-charactor-substitution-for-filenames-for-invalid-charactors/11236)
**Author:** [@sambartle](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sambartle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-charactor-substitution-for-filenames-for-invalid-charactors/11236 "2011-06-05T13:28:32Z")
Hi, I have looked everywhere for this option (and its about the only thing that annoys me about MP3TAG in the last few years I’ve been using it)… Basically in things like EAC there is a substitution menu where the user… --- ## [Filename - Tag Comment Field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-tag-comment-field/12065)
**Author:** [@TAC109](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TAC109)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-tag-comment-field/12065 "2011-05-31T18:31:35Z")
I’ve just recently discovered this great tagging program! I’m setting up some ‘filename - tag’ format strings (selectable from the drop down box), and would like to have some way of labeling them with a description that… --- ## [Unable to Edit Disc Number](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-edit-disc-number/12063)
**Author:** [@mike3230](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mike3230)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-edit-disc-number/12063 "2011-05-31T15:13:54Z")
Hi, I would like to edit the disc number, but it won’t let me. You can edit the track number but not the disc number. Could this be included in the next update, please? --- ## [Remove Characters from middle of Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-characters-from-middle-of-tag/12061)
**Author:** [@450](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/450)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-characters-from-middle-of-tag/12061 "2011-05-30T17:29:42Z")
Hello mp3tag, Here is what I’m trying to do: Title (Before): 1-01 Chrono Trigger - Presentment Title (After): Presentment Disc (After): 1 Track (After): 01 (I’d prefer if the 0 can be preserved) 1 is the disc numbe… --- ## [Is it possible to revert order of chars in tags?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-revert-order-of-chars-in-tags/12059)
**Author:** [@BladesMaster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BladesMaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2011, 8:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-revert-order-of-chars-in-tags/12059 "2011-05-30T08:28:32Z")
I have Logitech Squeezebox Touch device, that supports Hebrew fonts, but does not keep proper Hebrew right to left order. I have a lot of compositions with Hebrew tags and in order to keep Squeezebox displaying them prop… --- ## [Codec / Version](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/codec-version/6677)
**Author:** [@WAHHH](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/WAHHH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/codec-version/6677 "2011-05-29T19:47:10Z")
Simple Question, why can’t you delete / edit it? Many other programs take care of it with ease, so why not Mp3tag? --- ## [FLAC tags not read in Android 2.1](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-tags-not-read-in-android-2-1/10625)
**Author:** [@ryconn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ryconn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-tags-not-read-in-android-2-1/10625 "2011-05-27T14:18:44Z")
Hi all. I’ve recently acquired a Samsung Galaxy S (Android 2.1), and although the spec states quite clearly that it supports FLAC, this is only a half-truth, as far as I can see. I’ve tried various different media playe… --- ## [How can I extract Year from filename?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-extract-year-from-filename/12046)
**Author:** [@StarGehzer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/StarGehzer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 3:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-extract-year-from-filename/12046 "2011-05-25T03:59:22Z")
I have hundreds of files named like: “A Girl Like You - Edwyn Collins 1995.mp3”. I’d like to take the year, 1995 in this case, and have it saved in the Year space in the tag. I’ve spent 2 hours trying to figure it out … --- ## [Share your custom Actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/share-your-custom-actions/1722)
**Author:** [@Sammy20](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sammy20)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 1:38am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/share-your-custom-actions/1722 "2011-05-24T01:38:40Z")
Just wondering if anyone has any handy custom actions they created for mp3tag. I’m instrested in looking in ways to clean up my mp3 files. Please share. --- ## [Tiny Feature Request](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tiny-feature-request/12045)
**Author:** [@Flskydiver](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Flskydiver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tiny-feature-request/12045 "2011-05-23T20:45:47Z")
Most Mp3tag accessory windows I use regularly allow themselves to be resized and repositioned, and REMEMBER such user settings, which is awesome. The Quick Action menu pops up centered over the Mp3tag window. On some m… --- ## [Tag Sources no longer work](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-sources-no-longer-work/12030)
**Author:** [@YellowOnline](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/YellowOnline)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-sources-no-longer-work/12030 "2011-05-20T18:36:24Z")
My favourite application stopped working yesterday :frowning: Whether I try Musicbrainz or Discogs, I only get the album art but no more tracks. Also, the PUBLISHER field is always returning an error. Using v2.8 on a br… --- ## [Multiple files selection in context menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-files-selection-in-context-menu/7738)
**Author:** [@MCNM](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MCNM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-files-selection-in-context-menu/7738 "2011-05-18T19:12:54Z")
I’m using v.2.42 and I feel very pleasant with the application. However, I have a small problem. Let me explain: I have 3 important MP3 files in a 100-file folder. I navigate them by using Windows Explorer. Every time I… --- ## [Suggestion: Option: Preserve File Date/Time](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-option-preserve-file-date-time/11994)
**Author:** [@gottjoker](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gottjoker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-option-preserve-file-date-time/11994 "2011-05-10T19:58:22Z")
I would like to have such an option in the “Allgemein” - i think “general” options (i’m a German User) I prefer an origin timestamp at some of my files, especially music-files because usually I like to sort these files … --- ## [Feature Suggestion: Folder rename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-folder-rename/11871)
**Author:** [@wasker](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wasker)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 8:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-folder-rename/11871 "2011-05-10T08:59:24Z")
Hi! I’ve been using Mp3Tag for years. Recently tasked myself with organizing my evergrowing music collection and decided to try other options. Guess what? None of those is close to Mp3Tag feature-wise and speed-wise! :s… --- ## [Remove string from filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-string-from-filename/9866)
**Author:** [@gdashfresh](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gdashfresh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-string-from-filename/9866 "2011-05-08T19:44:07Z")
Peace everyone. I’m new to the forum. I have been using mp3tag for a few months, love it. Usually I just want to remove unwanted tags, and maybe add a cover or two. I run a record pool and radio show and my dj’s are … --- ## [Donated](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/donated/11988)
**Author:** [@tattoovampire](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tattoovampire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/donated/11988 "2011-05-08T01:14:59Z")
I just sent a donation via Paypal - actually my third donation to this excellent program. I’ve tried just about every tag editor out there and actually bought Tag&Rename. It’s pretty good, but mp3tag is better! :slight… --- ## [Suggestion: format string tester](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-format-string-tester/11985)
**Author:** [@chrisjj](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chrisjj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2011, 9:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-format-string-tester/11985 "2011-05-07T09:27:14Z")
Please add a command to bring up a dialog box for testing a format string, like this: having a title bar Close box, having keyboard shortcut ESCAPE a wrapping multi-line input text control labelled "Format strin… --- ## [Weird command in song try remaining Psychosticks song "hXc VS \\m/".](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/weird-command-in-song-try-remaining-psychosticks-song-hxc-vs-m/11979)
**Author:** [@Marcabove](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Marcabove)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/weird-command-in-song-try-remaining-psychosticks-song-hxc-vs-m/11979 "2011-05-06T16:00:19Z")
It created a new folder with the named after the file name and moved that track to that folder. --- ## [Export scripting to support column names](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-scripting-to-support-column-names/11977)
**Author:** [@chrisjj](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chrisjj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2011, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-scripting-to-support-column-names/11977 "2011-05-06T12:48:44Z")
I would very miuch like export scripts to be able to reference columns e.g. %%mycolumn%% . This would save mush hasslesome script repetition and management. Thanks. --- ## [\[Feature Request\] wmv=asf](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-wmv-asf/11972)
**Author:** [@starkline](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/starkline)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-wmv-asf/11972 "2011-05-05T22:10:01Z")
I occasionally edit asf files. However, asf files are more commonly labelled as wmv files. I suggest that mp3tag treat the wmv extension as an asf extension. In that way it would not be necessary to rename the extension … --- ## [Command-line params or new tool?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/command-line-params-or-new-tool/11956)
**Author:** [@jimstowe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jimstowe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/command-line-params-or-new-tool/11956 "2011-05-05T19:43:26Z")
I’m responsible for programming for a small, non-profit religious FM radio station. Several of the teaching programs we air come to us tagged with ID3v2.2 (a format that our radio automation system does not recognize). … --- ## [Correct some spaces](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/correct-some-spaces/11963)
**Author:** [@Molkio](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Molkio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/correct-some-spaces/11963 "2011-05-03T19:18:34Z")
I need correct space characters for my mp3 tags, could you know what actions i must create for correct files like so? Example: Example(for this site) BAD Example (for this site) GOOD and Example ( for this site) BAD … --- ## [feature suggestion: filters to select files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-filters-to-select-files/11918)
**Author:** [@rungumprun](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rungumprun)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-filters-to-select-files/11918 "2011-05-03T14:14:10Z")
I have about 35,000 tracks, and I find it very slow and frustrating to sort and select files to open within Mp3tag using basic tags like genre within Windows 7 windows explorer. I’m aware of and I tried all the windows … --- ## [Capitalize album references?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/capitalize-album-references/11927)
**Author:** [@Harakiri](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Harakiri)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2011, 7:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/capitalize-album-references/11927 "2011-04-28T07:08:46Z")
Good evening fellow members! I’ve been noticing another pattern regarding album references, they all contain numbers in between (e.g.: Huma8028, Iconia (Hbt026), (Freakmp3006), Ashadow25cd, Ep-Fprdigi029-Web). I want t… --- ## [Capitalize words with no vowels](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/capitalize-words-with-no-vowels/11923)
**Author:** [@Harakiri](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Harakiri)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 8:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/capitalize-words-with-no-vowels/11923 "2011-04-27T08:32:58Z")
Hello fellow members! There’s a trend for electronic music producers to identify themselves with aliases that have no vowels (e.g.: MSTRKRFT, MRK1, SPKTRM, XTC, etc.). Is there anyone willing to create a action to ident… --- ## [Some questions about fetching extra info (scripts?)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/some-questions-about-fetching-extra-info-scripts/11882)
**Author:** [@jasper](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jasper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 10:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/some-questions-about-fetching-extra-info-scripts/11882 "2011-04-26T10:29:51Z")
I decided to post this here instead of in the support area because I don’t really have a problem with mp3tag as such :slight\_smile: if it is the wrong section then please move it. The thing is, I use mp3tag for all my t… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=82) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=84)