# Mac **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) --- ## [About the Mac category](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/about-the-mac-category/50935)
**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/about-the-mac-category/50935 "2020-11-27T07:20:06Z")
This category is all about Mp3tag for Mac. You can post support questions, suggestions, bug reports, and general feedback related to Mp3tag for Mac here. --- ## [Missing Savebutton in the program for Imac](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-savebutton-in-the-program-for-imac/71899)
**Author:** [@Rob47](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Rob47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-savebutton-in-the-program-for-imac/71899 "2026-10-01T19:14:30Z")
I don't see a button to save in the program --- ## [iPad Os Support](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ipad-os-support/71889)
**Author:** [@stereokultur](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stereokultur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ipad-os-support/71889 "2026-09-27T18:45:55Z")
Hallo zusammen, ich überlege mir ein iPad zuzulegen. Da wäre meine Frage ob Mp3Tag aktuell iPadOS unterstützt, oder ob es eine Möglichkeit gibt, es darauf zum Laufen zu bringen? Liebe Grüße Stk --- ## [PC to Mac and license query](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/pc-to-mac-and-license-query/71885)
**Author:** [@mark1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mark1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/pc-to-mac-and-license-query/71885 "2026-09-26T15:19:04Z")
Hi, I've just moved to a Mac from a PC. I only use MP3TAG occasionally and went to install it - it says it's a 7 day free trial which suggests I bought the PC software version as I've used it for a year or two. I don't h… --- ## [Can't import Tags from Web Source](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-import-tags-from-web-source/71840)
**Author:** [@nkatagas](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nkatagas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-import-tags-from-web-source/71840 "2026-09-15T16:37:44Z")
When trying to import tags, the search is successful but when selecting the entry I want to import from, I get "HTTP error 500: internal server error" messages Running Mp3 Tag Version 1.14.0 (144) on macOS Golden Gate 2… --- ## [How do I fix file access?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-fix-file-access/71827)
**Author:** [@sad223](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sad223)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-fix-file-access/71827 "2026-09-11T18:11:25Z")
--- ## [Feature Request - Add Goodreads as a source for audiobooks](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-add-goodreads-as-a-source-for-audiobooks/71814)
**Author:** [@cindym19721](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cindym19721)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-add-goodreads-as-a-source-for-audiobooks/71814 "2026-09-06T12:29:29Z")
Is it possible to get an api for Goodreads? I know we have amazon/audible sources but some books are no longer available on there, on the other hand 99.9% of books will show up on Goodreads. Pretty please? --- ## [Feature Request - Frequency Spectrum](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-frequency-spectrum/71784)
**Author:** [@lalox](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/lalox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-frequency-spectrum/71784 "2026-09-06T09:18:12Z")
If I may request, it would be beautiful to have a frequency spectrum as an optional addition in the tag panel. Currently I drop the song file into Spek but Apple Silicon will stop supporting Spek in 2027 since Spek was … --- ## [Mp3Tag (Mac) having trouble reaching Tag sources](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-mac-having-trouble-reaching-tag-sources/71794)
**Author:** [@ippotag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ippotag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-mac-having-trouble-reaching-tag-sources/71794 "2026-09-03T00:15:45Z")
I've had MP3Tag for a while, and I probably haven't used it in about a month. I did update my version to 1.14.0. Today I went to try to tag using Discography and Musicbrainz. In the latter, I get a "HTTP error 503: ser… --- ## [Dynamic Range import from MAAT DROffline report?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dynamic-range-import-from-maat-droffline-report/71726)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dynamic-range-import-from-maat-droffline-report/71726 "2026-08-23T16:43:50Z")
Hello, i'm running MP3tag under macOS since years and very happy with it. I'm also analyzing all my file with MAAT DROffline mkii under macOS. This software is not tagging any files, just producing a txt file with all t… --- ## [Mac OS "Erlaube Zugriff"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-os-erlaube-zugriff/71738)
**Author:** [@Ralf1960](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ralf1960)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-os-erlaube-zugriff/71738 "2026-08-21T09:17:40Z")
Hallo, ich bin ganz neu bei Mp3Tag. Ich arbeite mit einem MacBook Pro, M3 mit Tahoe 26.6.1. Wenn ich eine Datei in Mp3tag bearbeiten möchte, erscheint ein Fenster mit der Aufforderung "Erlaube Zugriff". Auch mehrfaches… --- ## [Regex issues when rearranging multivalue tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/regex-issues-when-rearranging-multivalue-tag/71734)
**Author:** [@kauwelhoner](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kauwelhoner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/regex-issues-when-rearranging-multivalue-tag/71734 "2026-08-16T17:43:40Z")
I‘m using MP3Tag on a MacBook and try to generate artistsort from artist. Both fields are used with multiple values. So artist: Oscar Peterson\\\\Dizzy Gillespie\\\\Clark Terry\\\\Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis\\\\Niels-Henning Ørsted … --- ## [Unable to write the Tags in the file "xxx.m4a" of the folder "yyy"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-write-the-tags-in-the-file-xxx-m4a-of-the-folder-yyy/71730)
**Author:** [@TheAppleSpirit](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TheAppleSpirit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-write-the-tags-in-the-file-xxx-m4a-of-the-folder-yyy/71730 "2026-08-16T16:49:43Z")
Hi, I use Mp3tag Version 1.13.5 (143) With somme file it's impossible to manage the Tags. Mp3tag doesn't display de Tags (but I know they exist) When I modify the Tags and I save I have the error message With … --- ## [Spurious characters prepended to GROUPING tag for ID3v2 (MP3 and DSF)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/spurious-characters-prepended-to-grouping-tag-for-id3v2-mp3-and-dsf/71721)
**Author:** [@gregbreit](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gregbreit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/spurious-characters-prepended-to-grouping-tag-for-id3v2-mp3-and-dsf/71721 "2026-08-15T15:40:52Z")
Recently I've been using Mp3tag (v.1.13.5 for Mac OS) to add "GROUPING" tags to some of the albums in my library. This tag is very helpful for organizing tracks in a box set or single-disc reissues with added bonus trac… --- ## ["Cannot write tags to file xxx" error](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-write-tags-to-file-xxx-error/71686)
**Author:** [@tpowell66](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tpowell66)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-write-tags-to-file-xxx-error/71686 "2026-08-06T15:56:05Z")
Hi, I am a new user of Mp3Tag. I am an macOS 14.8.7 Sonoma user. My issue is as follows: I moved a .m4b audiobook file to the Mp3Tag main window. The program showed all original metadata for the file as expected. I the… --- ## [Copy Field Value in another field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-field-value-in-another-field/71656)
**Author:** [@fracta](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fracta)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-field-value-in-another-field/71656 "2026-07-26T21:13:08Z")
Hello, I need some help to program the following. I have built a field "Composer2" through checkbox. When I check a box in the tag panel, the field "Composer2" display the info. Here is the value of each check box: $… --- ## [Mini Mac - Read Write (Tahoe 26.5.2)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mini-mac-read-write-tahoe-26-5-2/71651)
**Author:** [@Clermont](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Clermont)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mini-mac-read-write-tahoe-26-5-2/71651 "2026-07-23T12:38:28Z")
Hi, very happy with mp3Tag on my old MacBook, though in migrating to my new mini I note that I cannot use the 'Rename files based on Tags' option. Looks like mp3tag has not got permission to alter file names, and whilst … --- ## [How to add space before character in file name](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-add-space-before-character-in-file-name/71628)
**Author:** [@Chrisgenius23](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Chrisgenius23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-add-space-before-character-in-file-name/71628 "2026-07-18T12:24:32Z")
How do i add a space before the charater {Clean} in this file name Aidonia - Cyan Done{Clean} i have tried replace {Clean} with space infront then {Clean} but that those not work any one have any assistant they can offe… --- ## [Feature Request - Resizable Filter Field in MP3Tag Toolbar](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-resizable-filter-field-in-mp3tag-toolbar/71621)
**Author:** [@Whitburn\_Collector](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Whitburn_Collector)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-resizable-filter-field-in-mp3tag-toolbar/71621 "2026-07-18T11:05:55Z")
MP3Tag Developers: It would be great to be able to expand the width of the filter field box, especially when applying complex filter expressions. - Rob --- ## [Default name for cover art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/default-name-for-cover-art/71503)
**Author:** [@Clira](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Clira)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/default-name-for-cover-art/71503 "2026-07-17T07:16:28Z")
I am embarrassed to have to ask this question as it has been asked and answered...but I cannot get any of the answers to work for me. I want to set the default cover art name to be "cover.jpg" instead of "folder.jpg". I… --- ## [Have a MacOS Legacy Downloads Section](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/have-a-macos-legacy-downloads-section/71521)
**Author:** [@godzfire](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/godzfire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/have-a-macos-legacy-downloads-section/71521 "2026-07-17T06:59:26Z")
I had that I thought was a bug with the newest version I updated to. I wanted to test the previous version I had to see if it was there, but as I discovered, you guys don't have any legacy downloads sections to do so. C… --- ## [How to replace special characters when renaming directory?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-replace-special-characters-when-renaming-directory/71563)
**Author:** [@aspnxl](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/aspnxl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-replace-special-characters-when-renaming-directory/71563 "2026-07-05T08:28:29Z")
I am trying to replace backslash "/" characters with a dash "-" character when I rename a directory from the album name. By default MP3Tag will use an underscore "\_" but I want to use a dash instead. I tried using the te… --- ## [Bug for Sequoia 15.7.4](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bug-for-sequoia-15-7-4/71551)
**Author:** [@kinoian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kinoian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bug-for-sequoia-15-7-4/71551 "2026-07-01T20:16:36Z")
Mp3tag 1.13.1 on macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 shows “Please move Mp3tag to your Applications folder” even though it is installed at /Applications/Mp3tag.app. mdfind "kMDItemFSName == 'Mp3tag.app'" returns only /Applications/Mp3… --- ## [Odd behavior with the description tag for MP3 files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/odd-behavior-with-the-description-tag-for-mp3-files/71542)
**Author:** [@DaveKent](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DaveKent)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/odd-behavior-with-the-description-tag-for-mp3-files/71542 "2026-07-01T18:06:45Z")
I was able to figure out how to fix the issue by using a field mapping in Mp3tag, but I'm still unsure whether the underlying problem is something that needs a more dedicated fix in Mp3tag or Swinsian. The story: I rec… --- ## [Changing Folder Names Not Working Tag - Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-folder-names-not-working-tag-tag/71535)
**Author:** [@billyghost](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/billyghost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-folder-names-not-working-tag-tag/71535 "2026-07-01T04:10:24Z")
Hi, I've been trying to find a solution on the forum for a couple hours now. I'm not well-versed in MP3Tag commands. I'm trying to rename folders to something basic (Artist Name, Album Name) and I believe it's supposed … --- ## [Combining Multi Discs Albums Into One Album!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/combining-multi-discs-albums-into-one-album/71525)
**Author:** [@Aztex](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Aztex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/combining-multi-discs-albums-into-one-album/71525 "2026-06-29T14:56:06Z")
Hi, I was told MP3Tag would do this but not finding a step by step approch. My situation. Mac running Tahoe Audirvana Origin player Rip CDS with dBpoweramp I make sure and actually triple check I rip the cds to be s… --- ## [Application is unresponsive](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/application-is-unresponsive/71474)
**Author:** [@Andy1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Andy1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/application-is-unresponsive/71474 "2026-06-21T14:28:55Z")
Using Mp3tag for Mac for re-titling MP4 files. Since downloading latest version (1.13.0), app is constantly freezing with spinning wheel of death and message 'Application is unresponsive'. No problems with previous versi… --- ## [Pricing - what about a 'light user' price?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/pricing-what-about-a-light-user-price/71467)
**Author:** [@richard598396](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/richard598396)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/pricing-what-about-a-light-user-price/71467 "2026-06-20T14:07:30Z")
From the reviews I've read, this looks like the perfect software for what I want to do. The problem is that I will only need to use it about once a month for my intended purpose. This makes a £24.99 price tag really heft… --- ## [Script for renaming and moving folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/script-for-renaming-and-moving-folders/71451)
**Author:** [@octavesandtremelos](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/octavesandtremelos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/script-for-renaming-and-moving-folders/71451 "2026-06-16T12:13:48Z")
Hi, I've been using Mp3tag for a while, but never gone past the very basic tagging of files. I am trying to automate a few of my processes and I'm after a bit of assistance with something I am now struggling with. So I … --- ## [How to include header row in export settings?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-include-header-row-in-export-settings/71426)
**Author:** [@man\_like\_marv](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/man_like_marv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-include-header-row-in-export-settings/71426 "2026-06-12T08:58:09Z")
Hi. I'm trying to export a taglist using the following string: %\_covers%;%\_extension%;%\_filename\_ext%;%YEAR%;%ARTIST%;%ALBUMARTIST%;%TITLE%;%GENRE%;%GROUPING%;%CONTENTGROUP%;%COMMENT%;%ALBUM%;%MIXARTIST%;%COMPOSER%;%PUB… [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md?page=1)