# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) --- ## [Hints for asking Support Requests](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hints-for-asking-support-requests/56190)
**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hints-for-asking-support-requests/56190 "2022-02-03T16:18:56Z")
If you need support using Mp3tag, you can help the community members that are about to support you in finding a solution or workaround to your problem, by following these simple guidelines. Be descriptive, also in wha… --- ## [Convert Codepage still leaves ? after converting](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-codepage-still-leaves-after-converting/71895)
**Author:** [@madona01](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/madona01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-codepage-still-leaves-after-converting/71895 "2026-09-29T18:05:41Z")
I have to clean up some tags that have junk characters at the end (e.g. Merle Haggard堀) using Convert Codepage. However, after converting to English (1252), it still leaves ??? as replacement characters, so I still have … --- ## [Can't see any files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-see-any-files/71892)
**Author:** [@KayPeaBee](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KayPeaBee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-see-any-files/71892 "2026-09-29T14:46:40Z")
I've been using this happily for a number of years. I create a list of my songs by year. Today I tried to add one to the 2026 list and it didn't add it. I tried a few times and then thought I'd update the version. Now I… --- ## [How do I move featuring artists from artists to say "feat. whoever" in the title?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-move-featuring-artists-from-artists-to-say-feat-whoever-in-the-title/71888)
**Author:** [@pechugo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pechugo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-move-featuring-artists-from-artists-to-say-feat-whoever-in-the-title/71888 "2026-09-27T20:12:04Z")
I have my artists separated by a colon in the artists section; "Future:Young Thug:Drake." How then would I take those features ":Young Thug:Drake" and put them as "feat. Young Thug & Drake" in the song's title? It'd be l… --- ## [%TITLE% vs. TITLE in Actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/title-vs-title-in-actions/71887)
**Author:** [@phossler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/phossler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/title-vs-title-in-actions/71887 "2026-09-27T00:43:44Z")
I was doing a Replace on the title field (space-dash-space) with just a dot and %TITLE% in the field to replace in didn't work, but just TITLE as the field did Why are there two and is there a difference as to how they… --- ## [Cannot write tags to 48 kHZ OGG files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-write-tags-to-48-khz-ogg-files/71883)
**Author:** [@Gaismair](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Gaismair)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-write-tags-to-48-khz-ogg-files/71883 "2026-09-24T13:43:13Z")
Hi, I am using Mp3tag v3.36.1 for Windows. I have converted some 192 kHz WAV files I purchased from HD tracks with FFmpeg 9.0.2 to 48 kHz .OGG files. I wanted to add tags and a cover to the files, but I get the followin… --- ## [Formatting Text in the Comments Field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/formatting-text-in-the-comments-field/71849)
**Author:** [@Mach109](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mach109)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/formatting-text-in-the-comments-field/71849 "2026-09-24T11:08:07Z")
Before using MP3tag I have used other MP3 editors which allow the comments field to be "formatted", i.e. I can type lists and create paragraphs by using returns in the text input. MP3tag does not display these, but mayb… --- ## [Using a tool like AlbumArtDownloader on multiple files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/using-a-tool-like-albumartdownloader-on-multiple-files/71880)
**Author:** [@Josh65](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Josh65)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/using-a-tool-like-albumartdownloader-on-multiple-files/71880 "2026-09-23T19:10:51Z")
Is it possible to do this, or a way to trigger opening a tool for the next file when the tool program is closed. This would help speed up a lot of clicks and editing time --- ## [Folder visible in player but not in MP3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/folder-visible-in-player-but-not-in-mp3tag/71870)
**Author:** [@Snowyyogi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Snowyyogi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/folder-visible-in-player-but-not-in-mp3tag/71870 "2026-09-23T05:57:06Z")
I want to delete a particular folder displayed by my player. However when viewing the player's directory on my pc that particular folder is not listed, nor does it appear in the list of folders within Mp3tag (v3.36.1) u… --- ## [How can I use "Path to Album" to automatically set the Album tag?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-use-path-to-album-to-automatically-set-the-album-tag/71866)
**Author:** [@sandee](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sandee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-use-path-to-album-to-automatically-set-the-album-tag/71866 "2026-09-19T05:56:44Z")
I'm trying to organize my music files in Mp3tag and I would like to use the Path to Album function. --- ## [Suggestion for improvement to update single file and action shortcuts](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-for-improvement-to-update-single-file-and-action-shortcuts/71853)
**Author:** [@Fabianolops](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Fabianolops)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-for-improvement-to-update-single-file-and-action-shortcuts/71853 "2026-09-18T17:24:12Z")
I would like to know if it is possible to implement two modifications I am suggesting in future updates: 1) updating just a single file in the panel; and 2) assigning keyboard shortcuts to items on the custom toolbar. T… --- ## [Counter in title, reset on title change with 2nd counter conflict](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/counter-in-title-reset-on-title-change-with-2nd-counter-conflict/71850)
**Author:** [@noaudio](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/noaudio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/counter-in-title-reset-on-title-change-with-2nd-counter-conflict/71850 "2026-09-18T15:52:52Z")
Hello! I have been looking to digitize some audiobooks. My Problem is the following: The Title refers to the chapter from the book. I need the titles formatted in 2 different counters + the name of the chapter For e… --- ## [Album artwork not displaying in new car](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-artwork-not-displaying-in-new-car/71835)
**Author:** [@ChuckToo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ChuckToo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-artwork-not-displaying-in-new-car/71835 "2026-09-17T14:43:15Z")
I have a USB thumb drive with songs but the album artwork does not display on the screen on my new/old car. The music plays just fine. I have been on some car forums but no one has replied with any suggestions. The artw… --- ## [Tagging from discogs consistently failing error 12002](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-from-discogs-consistently-failing-error-12002/71839)
**Author:** [@JonnyGators](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JonnyGators)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-from-discogs-consistently-failing-error-12002/71839 "2026-09-15T19:08:17Z")
Please advise. --- ## [Cover art files are not shown when searching new picture](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-files-are-not-shown-when-searching-new-picture/71838)
**Author:** [@mim](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mim)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-files-are-not-shown-when-searching-new-picture/71838 "2026-09-15T13:35:33Z")
I am using MP3Tag V3.36.1 on Windows 11 and try to add cover art to my MP3 files. Right click - Erweiterte Tags... - Cover + The folder with the MP3 file is opened but the jpg files are not shown. See screen shot. Wha… --- ## [Changed Tag Song Name from title to artist - undo?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changed-tag-song-name-from-title-to-artist-undo/71834)
**Author:** [@neilymon](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/neilymon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changed-tag-song-name-from-title-to-artist-undo/71834 "2026-09-14T12:26:14Z")
I mistakenly changed the song tag name to the artist's name. Can this be undone on hundreds of songs? --- ## [Renumbering Track](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renumbering-track/71829)
**Author:** [@BrunoPouchele781](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BrunoPouchele781)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 7:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renumbering-track/71829 "2026-09-12T07:15:39Z")
Bonjour I wanted to know if it was possible to batch-process the renumbering of tracks by removing the leading zero (e.g., 01 becomes 1, 02 becomes 2, etc.). Thanks Bruno --- ## [MP4 tag not seen in windows](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp4-tag-not-seen-in-windows/71824)
**Author:** [@serge73](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/serge73)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp4-tag-not-seen-in-windows/71824 "2026-09-09T18:47:50Z")
Hello everyone I do not understand why if I see that in mp3 tag I see nothing in windows 11 Thanks for your help --- ## [Action Rules and Types for case conversion](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-rules-and-types-for-case-conversion/71815)
**Author:** [@PontiacBlues](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/PontiacBlues)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-rules-and-types-for-case-conversion/71815 "2026-09-09T17:20:42Z")
I am using version 3.36.1 I have an Action Type that correctly addresses word contractions. However, I was unsuccessful trying to create an action type to capitalize the first letter of words that follow an apostrophe t… --- ## [Cover doesn't work after installing on new computer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-doesnt-work-after-installing-on-new-computer/71818)
**Author:** [@MusikBaum](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MusikBaum)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-doesnt-work-after-installing-on-new-computer/71818 "2026-09-08T15:02:00Z")
I installed Mp3Tag on a new computer. The covers are not displayed when playing. If I update the album in the old innatallation it works properly. Can anyone help? Thanks --- ## [Moving Files by writing to \_FILENAME (Not working in V3.36.1)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-files-by-writing-to-filename-not-working-in-v3-36-1/71813)
**Author:** [@mista\_j](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mista_j)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-files-by-writing-to-filename-not-working-in-v3-36-1/71813 "2026-09-06T07:23:30Z")
I've been away for some months & opened MP3TAG, new update was available so I've updated the app & my actions to sort files by writing to \_FILENAME are not moving files at all. I'm not sure what the issue is as they were… --- ## [There are duplicated filename fields when using WINE](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/there-are-duplicated-filename-fields-when-using-wine/71808)
**Author:** [@nemonein](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nemonein)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/there-are-duplicated-filename-fields-when-using-wine/71808 "2026-09-05T04:00:20Z")
Hi. I using Archlinux with WINE, wine-11.9.r0.g4f9a1be5 ( TkG Staging NTsync ). Mp3Tag is 3.36.1, 64bit. I don't remember when, but there have been two filename fileds appeared. Please take a look at the picture. F… --- ## [Copy \> Paste \*Only\* Selected Fields Between Multiple Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-paste-only-selected-fields-between-multiple-files/71790)
**Author:** [@deckard](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/deckard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-paste-only-selected-fields-between-multiple-files/71790 "2026-09-04T19:00:43Z")
I searched the forum and the following appears to be exactly what I am looking for: However, I was surprised to see this ability doesn't actually exist in Mp3tag. Here is my scenario: I have 2 sets of files from 2 i… --- ## [Apply (regex) action to multiple fields at once?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/apply-regex-action-to-multiple-fields-at-once/71804)
**Author:** [@Casual\_Tea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Casual_Tea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/apply-regex-action-to-multiple-fields-at-once/71804 "2026-09-04T14:39:37Z")
My need is fairly simple. I want to apply this regex action to TITLE and ALBUM (for now) without duplicating and maintaining two (or more) identical actions. While searching for similar topics and solutions, I came … --- ## [Headings in Tag Panel and File List not showing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/headings-in-tag-panel-and-file-list-not-showing/71809)
**Author:** [@PK66](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/PK66)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/headings-in-tag-panel-and-file-list-not-showing/71809 "2026-09-04T13:28:14Z")
I've found the column headings have disappeared. It didn't happen when I last used it (a couple of months ago). Updated to the newest version, but it is still an issue. Found a thread in the Support Category that indi… --- ## [Help with custom Actions to replace colon](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-with-custom-actions-to-replace-colon/71807)
**Author:** [@Apesbrain](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Apesbrain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-with-custom-actions-to-replace-colon/71807 "2026-09-03T16:32:46Z")
Is there a way to configure an Action that would do the following: When a colon ( : ) appears immediately after anything other than a number, replace it with a period ( . ) When the phrase " In A Minor" -- or any s… --- ## [Keep everything in brackets](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/keep-everything-in-brackets/71802)
**Author:** [@chayes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chayes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/keep-everything-in-brackets/71802 "2026-09-02T14:40:12Z")
Hi All I'm trying to untangle my entries to the ARTIST column. Presently , I have entries like this : You Oughta Know (Alanis Morissette) Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers) U Can't Touch This (MC Hammer) Say … --- ## [Error Connecting to server: musicbrainz.org V3.36.1](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/error-connecting-to-server-musicbrainz-org-v3-36-1/71799)
**Author:** [@jpglaspie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jpglaspie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:36am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/error-connecting-to-server-musicbrainz-org-v3-36-1/71799 "2026-09-01T05:36:22Z")
On the recent version released V3.36.1 when I try to connect to musicbrainz.org through the tag source tab (and other methods) I get a A popup "Error connecting to server: musicbrainz.org \>503: Service Temporarily Un… --- ## [Save changes to a different folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/save-changes-to-a-different-folder/71798)
**Author:** [@fpefpe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fpefpe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/save-changes-to-a-different-folder/71798 "2026-08-31T20:44:04Z")
Hello -- I have a folder that has tracks from multiple cd in it ---- I can see from mp3tag that I can find each cd / album by the album title is there a way I can highlight those tracks and save /move them to … --- ## [Windows explorer Date field does not work after TAG copy/paste](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/windows-explorer-date-field-does-not-work-after-tag-copy-paste/71783)
**Author:** [@fabar70](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fabar70)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/windows-explorer-date-field-does-not-work-after-tag-copy-paste/71783 "2026-08-31T19:34:40Z")
Hi, I got crazy trying to understand why, on some tagged mkv file, the Date field showed in windows explorer, details view, was EMPTY! I get finally the cause. If I make "tag copy" for a selected file (i.e. file 1) and … [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=1)