# Mac **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md?page=11 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Lyrics display bug in Apple Music after tag modification with Mp3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/lyrics-display-bug-in-apple-music-after-tag-modification-with-mp3tag/63695)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Hunter](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Nick_Hunter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/lyrics-display-bug-in-apple-music-after-tag-modification-with-mp3tag/63695 "2024-02-21T17:43:07Z")
Hi, and thanks for this great app! Overall I'm enjoying it but I'm surprised no one reported a bug that I can reproduce on any file, at least on my configuration (M1 Macbook running Ventura 13.6.4 / Mp3tag 1.8.13). My t… --- ## [Album art drag and drop behavior](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-drag-and-drop-behavior/51224)
**Author:** [@tfischer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tfischer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 8:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-drag-and-drop-behavior/51224 "2024-02-21T08:22:08Z")
Hello Florian, I noticed when you click and hold on album cover in Tag Panel, move mouse a little, then release, Mp3tag will add a duplicate cover as a PNG image to existing file. Thanks Tomas --- ## [OS X drag and drop album art: I'm not able to save the file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/os-x-drag-and-drop-album-art-im-not-able-to-save-the-file/63732)
**Author:** [@cartuxorse](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cartuxorse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/os-x-drag-and-drop-album-art-im-not-able-to-save-the-file/63732 "2024-02-20T08:18:12Z")
Hello, I'm trying to add album artwork to an mp3 file by dragging and dropping to the Album Art panel. Everything works fine till I go to save my work: The "save" menu option is grayed out. I've found a workaround but … --- ## [Wanting to purchase mp3tag for macOS but I am having a few struggles](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wanting-to-purchase-mp3tag-for-macos-but-i-am-having-a-few-struggles/63800)
**Author:** [@deadman36g](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/deadman36g)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wanting-to-purchase-mp3tag-for-macos-but-i-am-having-a-few-struggles/63800 "2024-02-17T12:28:28Z")
Hello, I am a longtime YATE user on macOS which is great software, but back in my windows days I was a mp3tag user. I like mp3tag's ease of use, Here are a few things I am looking to do but am having trouble with I … --- ## [Optimize mp4 feature](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/optimize-mp4-feature/63607)
**Author:** [@Aicanar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Aicanar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/optimize-mp4-feature/63607 "2024-02-03T15:01:25Z")
Hi Florian, Optimize MP4 is not available in the MAC version. Do you implement this feature? --- ## [How to delete unsupported tags in .m4a files?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-delete-unsupported-tags-in-m4a-files/63611)
**Author:** [@Aicanar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Aicanar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-delete-unsupported-tags-in-m4a-files/63611 "2024-01-30T14:05:18Z")
Hi, to delete unsupported tags in .mp3: Ctrl-X -\> Ctrl-V is a great workaround. But on my Mac I have 90% .m4a files. And unfortunately this doesn't work for .m4a files. Unsupported tags remain in the file. To be more… --- ## [Finding duplicate tracks and removing/isolating them?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/finding-duplicate-tracks-and-removing-isolating-them/57963)
**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/finding-duplicate-tracks-and-removing-isolating-them/57963 "2022-07-28T04:02:08Z")
I'm looking to quickly view tracks with same title, per say, then either exporting/removing form view so I can delete/copy them from their current directory. Thanks in advance! EDIT: Lemme try make more sense: Fin… --- ## [Use Alternate Field if First Doesn't Exist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/use-alternate-field-if-first-doesnt-exist/63571)
**Author:** [@josephzitt](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/josephzitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/use-alternate-field-if-first-doesnt-exist/63571 "2024-01-27T12:59:49Z")
In actions to rename files in Mp3Tag for Mac: Is it possible to code the formula to (in my case) use ALBUMARTISTSORT if the tag exists, but use ALBUMARTIST if it doesn't? --- ## [Feature Suggestion: "OK to all" when renaming files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-ok-to-all-when-renaming-files/61857)
**Author:** [@triks\_melb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/triks_melb)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 9:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-ok-to-all-when-renaming-files/61857 "2024-01-23T09:54:37Z")
Any chance an option could be added to automatically answer OK TO ALL when renaming files? Clicking this 1000s of times gives RSI, and using macOS Automator works but is much slower than if the feature was built-in. tha… --- ## [(mac) Creating directories when tag fields include " / " characters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-creating-directories-when-tag-fields-include-characters/63527)
**Author:** [@ankurbelnkrank](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ankurbelnkrank)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-creating-directories-when-tag-fields-include-characters/63527 "2024-01-23T09:53:34Z")
I'd like to sort all of my directories (currently formatted \< '\['%catalognumber%'\]' %albumartist% - %album%\>) into a few directories based on the value of the %physicalmedia% tags I've given them (vinyl, CD, cassette). I… --- ## [Possible to bulk import tags?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/possible-to-bulk-import-tags/63519)
**Author:** [@seannymurrs](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/seannymurrs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/possible-to-bulk-import-tags/63519 "2024-01-23T09:51:40Z")
I'm trying to update the tags for my audiobook collection. I've downloaded a tag source that searches Audible to find matching books. This seems to be working great. The only issue is I'm having to do this one book at a … --- ## [macOS Sonoma - Music Player](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/macos-sonoma-music-player/63473)
**Author:** [@GuillaumeL](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/GuillaumeL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/macos-sonoma-music-player/63473 "2024-01-18T22:43:54Z")
Hello ! Until now, I was using MP3 tag to fill, listen and choose songs regarding my needs. I was simply using the space touch and it was launching the OS simple reader. A few days ago, I upgrade my OS to Sonoma, MP3… --- ## [Will MP3 Tag fix my life?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/will-mp3-tag-fix-my-life/63435)
**Author:** [@Jjh2204](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Jjh2204)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/will-mp3-tag-fix-my-life/63435 "2024-01-17T01:12:28Z")
Hey team, Sorry for the newby question but I just need some help understanding if the software will help me fix some issues. I store all my music on a Mac mini and recently bought a music steaming device (Wiim pro plus… --- ## [Export Action Group](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-action-group/63325)
**Author:** [@lcpinhal](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/lcpinhal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 9:04am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-action-group/63325 "2024-01-15T09:04:45Z")
Is there a way to export action groups? I tried this, Action Group export, but it does not display 'save configuration' best --- ## [Move data from one "Extended TAG" to another "Extended TAG"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-data-from-one-extended-tag-to-another-extended-tag/63413)
**Author:** [@Kenmei](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Kenmei)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-data-from-one-extended-tag-to-another-extended-tag/63413 "2024-01-13T21:19:50Z")
Hi I need Help with below Scenario. OS : mac OS Sonoma 14.2.1 (23C71) mp3tag Version : 1.8.12 (94) I've "72 Albums with 366 .Flac Files", They all have "Extended TAG" titled "DESCRIPTION" … --- ## [Metadatics vs Mp3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadatics-vs-mp3tag/63267)
**Author:** [@ndesvwak](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ndesvwak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 7:25am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadatics-vs-mp3tag/63267 "2024-01-08T07:25:22Z")
Hi. Why should I choose Mp3tag (€24,99 on macOS) over Metadatics ($9,99 on macOS)? Also, in Mp3tag on Windows, I could throw .mkv files in there; on macOS I can't. Will this feature be developed? --- ## [Moving Files via Drag and Drop](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-files-via-drag-and-drop/63312)
**Author:** [@Trev0rDan5](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Trev0rDan5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 6:56am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-files-via-drag-and-drop/63312 "2024-01-08T06:56:00Z")
Long time Windows user, brand new MAC user :slight\_smile: In Windows, I could highlight tracks, drag and drop them to a different folder, and it would move the file. In MAC, I can do the same drag and drop action, but … --- ## [Ampersand to create tag panel shortcuts](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ampersand-to-create-tag-panel-shortcuts/63229)
**Author:** [@DjSurda](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DjSurda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ampersand-to-create-tag-panel-shortcuts/63229 "2024-01-08T06:29:16Z")
Hello, Does Alt shortcuts work on mac os? Thank you. --- ## [Sofort alles markiert](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sofort-alles-markiert/63271)
**Author:** [@Uwe.Sch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Uwe.Sch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sofort-alles-markiert/63271 "2024-01-05T10:44:58Z")
Hi Ich finde es schade, dass beim Start (nach dem Start) alles markiert ist. Als Option ok, aber nicht generell. Oder habe ich mal wieder eine Einstellung übersehen. Ansonsten top. Ich liebe das Programm. --- ## [Library exception "invalid chapter count" when writing M4B file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/library-exception-invalid-chapter-count-when-writing-m4b-file/63318)
**Author:** [@xaun](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xaun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 10:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/library-exception-invalid-chapter-count-when-writing-m4b-file/63318 "2024-01-05T10:15:39Z")
I did some research on this issue yesterday as I was having the problem with about 20% of my 500 audiobooks. The M4B in question creates this error in the console when it throws the 'Can't write tags' dialog box: Libra… --- ## [Filter - Greyed Out!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-greyed-out/62897)
**Author:** [@Markmorb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Markmorb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-greyed-out/62897 "2023-12-27T22:46:31Z")
Hi, I'm trying to filter a long list of files but the filter dialog box is greyed out and doesn't allow any text entry! Any Ideas? I'm on a Mac if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance --- ## [New Install From App Store Unable to Write to Local Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-install-from-app-store-unable-to-write-to-local-files/63093)
**Author:** [@D0nJ0nez](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/D0nJ0nez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 3:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-install-from-app-store-unable-to-write-to-local-files/63093 "2023-12-15T03:57:57Z")
Greetings, I just purchased and installed Mp3tag and upon trying to write the tags to a file I get this error. --- ## [Import folder.jpg](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/import-folder-jpg/63039)
**Author:** [@Mr.X](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mr.X)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/import-folder-jpg/63039 "2023-12-12T15:33:12Z")
I see how to grab tags from the online tag providers, but is there a way to grab the album art as folder.jpg instead of imbedding the art into the mp3 file? --- ## [Fill tags from an own created temporary tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/fill-tags-from-an-own-created-temporary-tag/63059)
**Author:** [@Lonner](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Lonner)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/fill-tags-from-an-own-created-temporary-tag/63059 "2023-12-11T16:15:18Z")
Hi I need help, Background: I stored most relevant tags in a dedicated file and loaded it to a temporary tag. From there I want to fill the original tag fields; which does not work with any tried format. Situation: mp… --- ## [Comment lines in action groups for Mac](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/comment-lines-in-action-groups-for-mac/63046)
**Author:** [@Bernd](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Bernd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/comment-lines-in-action-groups-for-mac/63046 "2023-12-09T18:05:31Z")
I see that it has been a recurring topic, and I'd like to add something as well. MP3tag is a fantastic tool, and I love the action groups. I create extensive action groups that can become quite complex, with numerous con… --- ## [Extract number in filname, replace track number](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/extract-number-in-filname-replace-track-number/62958)
**Author:** [@killer00](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/killer00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/extract-number-in-filname-replace-track-number/62958 "2023-12-06T22:30:10Z")
Hi MP3TAG team, I've looked through similar posts and I cannot find my answer, so I was hoping you could help. I'm using the Mac version and am trying to do the following: My file names are structured like "69 - Solar… --- ## [Artist, Title, Subtitle & MixArtist formatting](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artist-title-subtitle-mixartist-formatting/63009)
**Author:** [@djdizzle](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/djdizzle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artist-title-subtitle-mixartist-formatting/63009 "2023-12-05T12:00:55Z")
I am trying to format %ARTIST%, %TITLE%, %MIXARTIST% & %TITLE% based on the %ARTIST% tag and portions of the %TITLE% tag. Artist: Ariana Grande Title: Problem (feat. Iggy Azalea) \[Dawin Remix\] Expected Results Artist… --- ## [Provide names for Unidentified Album and tracks](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/provide-names-for-unidentified-album-and-tracks/62953)
**Author:** [@Shipshape](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Shipshape)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/provide-names-for-unidentified-album-and-tracks/62953 "2023-12-03T12:53:40Z")
Hi, This is probably basic stuff but as a pretty non technical guy I need some help! My Sonicorbiter did not recognise the new Rolling Stones CD (Hackney Diamonds) on CD import (and still does not - retrying the import d… --- ## [Unable to Tag to Filename after update to 1.8.11](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-tag-to-filename-after-update-to-1-8-11/62930)
**Author:** [@folpo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/folpo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-tag-to-filename-after-update-to-1-8-11/62930 "2023-12-01T18:50:01Z")
Tagging was working fine until I updated yesterday, now I get these errors. Anybody else having this problem? --- ## [Beatport PlugIn broken after Update](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/beatport-plugin-broken-after-update/62925)
**Author:** [@uselessuser](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/uselessuser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/beatport-plugin-broken-after-update/62925 "2023-11-30T07:02:48Z")
Hi! Recently I updated to Version 1.8.10. When I use SteveHero\`s BeatPort plugIn it asks for Version 1.8.4. So I guess there might be a little bug somewhere... [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md?page=10) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md?page=12)