# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.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 --- ## [Albums playing alphabetical instead of track order](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/albums-playing-alphabetical-instead-of-track-order/70741)
**Author:** [@alexhob123](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/alexhob123)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/albums-playing-alphabetical-instead-of-track-order/70741 "2026-02-22T14:40:38Z")
hello all i am using mi music app because I have a redmi note 10 pro and it is the default app but some albums I have don't seem to be playing in the correct order they play in alphabetical order instead anyway to fix th… --- ## [Help with Filename \> Title convertion](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-with-filename-title-convertion/70727)
**Author:** [@PapaJohn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/PapaJohn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-with-filename-title-convertion/70727 "2026-02-21T20:51:48Z")
First I am a grateful user, long time user. My Convert “filename to tag” uses the %title% variable. But my filenames all have track numbers before the name. Example: 01 Dark Star. I’d like to remove the first 3 chara… --- ## ["amazon.com" text in purchased MP3 files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/amazon-com-text-in-purchased-mp3-files/70736)
**Author:** [@cathcam](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cathcam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/amazon-com-text-in-purchased-mp3-files/70736 "2026-02-20T21:28:04Z")
Very infrequently I buy MP3 files from Amazon.com US site. Usually when there is no other option. Today I bought Hugo Lippi’s January 2026 album “Olha Maria” for $8.72, a bargain. I try to remove all extended tags, comm… --- ## [.dsf file metadata problem](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dsf-file-metadata-problem/70733)
**Author:** [@ranchero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ranchero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dsf-file-metadata-problem/70733 "2026-02-20T16:03:14Z")
I have several new .dsf files and I cannot write metadata to them - I get an error message “Cannot write to . . .. “. I checked on Google and Google says this file type does support metadata and recommends mp3tag. --- ## [Is this an error message or user error?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-this-an-error-message-or-user-error/70729)
**Author:** [@maybemayra](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/maybemayra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-this-an-error-message-or-user-error/70729 "2026-02-20T13:46:16Z")
Hello! I just discovered this program and I am really enjoying it. However, I keep coming across this issue when I go to rename some files. Can anyone let me know what I am doing wrong? Or what I need to do? I attached s… --- ## [List of files in Main View get removed when applying change from Tag Panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-files-in-main-view-get-removed-when-applying-change-from-tag-panel/70720)
**Author:** [@snede57](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/snede57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-files-in-main-view-get-removed-when-applying-change-from-tag-panel/70720 "2026-02-18T18:36:20Z")
Scenario: Using the Tag Panel to apply field tag changes to one or more selected items, all items in the list view are removed except for the item in the list that was clicked when exiting the Tag Panel. Windows Explor… --- ## [Changing metadata from discogs ( style to genre)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-metadata-from-discogs-style-to-genre/70718)
**Author:** [@TAHGOG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TAHGOG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-metadata-from-discogs-style-to-genre/70718 "2026-02-17T21:47:54Z")
I read some of the previous threads on how to do this but is not clear to me how this works. option to change it in the discogs.inc file in AppData\\Roaming\\Mp3tag\\data\\sources . I’m not a programmer so what do i chang… --- ## [Discogs and 1st blank spaces in titles of songs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-and-1st-blank-spaces-in-titles-of-songs/70715)
**Author:** [@TAHGOG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TAHGOG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-and-1st-blank-spaces-in-titles-of-songs/70715 "2026-02-17T15:44:36Z")
Hi i use Win10. I tried the discogs lookup feature and i works somewhat for certain things. However, i have two questions as a new user of mp3tag. So forgive me for maybe asking noob questions. I lookup up mostly housem… --- ## [Case Conversion Actions to Title Case](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/case-conversion-actions-to-title-case/70714)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Duffy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Paul_Duffy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/case-conversion-actions-to-title-case/70714 "2026-02-17T11:42:58Z")
Hello, I have setup an Action for Case Conversion into Title Case. All seems to work, although it also converts “of” to “Of”, “the” to “The” etc I am using the very latest Windows version of Mp3tag 3.33.1 Is there a … --- ## [Any way to create a Playlist?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/any-way-to-create-a-playlist/70686)
**Author:** [@demontraitor](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/demontraitor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/any-way-to-create-a-playlist/70686 "2026-02-16T10:48:33Z")
I want to drag and drop files into MP3Tag to create a playlist, but each time I drop a file, it removes the current one and loads the new one - I want to add files indivudally? Any way? --- ## [Meta Data Editor is missing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/meta-data-editor-is-missing/70631)
**Author:** [@geoffnoakes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/geoffnoakes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/meta-data-editor-is-missing/70631 "2026-02-16T06:31:22Z")
I’ve used MP3Tag for years. I recently upgraded to v.3.33 and I no longer see the Meta Data Editor pane at all (it has always been on the left) – all I see is a table of the list of tracks (Filename, Path, Track, Artist… --- ## [Bulk rename utility](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bulk-rename-utility/70680)
**Author:** [@Planetbum](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Planetbum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bulk-rename-utility/70680 "2026-02-15T17:45:32Z")
Is there a way of bulk renaming Titles? At the moment I use the tag –\> filename, then I use Bulk Rename Utility to sort out the naming within the filename (usually removing an artist/composer etc) and then back to MP3ta… --- ## [Mouse Wheel : Horizontal Scrolling?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mouse-wheel-horizontal-scrolling/70463)
**Author:** [@ragtag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ragtag)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mouse-wheel-horizontal-scrolling/70463 "2026-02-15T10:14:58Z")
Hello Everyone! Please advise me whether horizontal scrolling via the mouse wheel is yet, or still, active? Mp3tag v3.33-beta.6 Dec 28 2025 (64-bit) Windows 10 --- ## [Adding only MusicBrainz Album Artist ID](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-only-musicbrainz-album-artist-id/70685)
**Author:** [@JonnyG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JonnyG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-only-musicbrainz-album-artist-id/70685 "2026-02-15T10:00:53Z")
Hi folks, got a question that is similar to ones that I see have been asked before but without wanting to get into PuddleTag I’d like to try and keep things simple going forward by hopefully just being able to use MP3Tag… --- ## [Сharacters separate artists "\\\\" - How can I replace them?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/haracters-separate-artists-how-can-i-replace-them/70687)
**Author:** [@Zirrex](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zirrex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/haracters-separate-artists-how-can-i-replace-them/70687 "2026-02-14T19:08:55Z")
Hello. The following characters have started appearing in the artist name: “\\\\” These characters separate artists. I tried to remove them. I did Action - Replace, \_ALL, \\\\, Replace with: , but nothing happened. Othe… --- ## [The song title does not appear in Title column](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-song-title-does-not-appear-in-title-column/70684)
**Author:** [@Akbar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Akbar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-song-title-does-not-appear-in-title-column/70684 "2026-02-14T07:28:29Z")
When I put my cursor on a song on the right side, the Title Column is empty. It does not show the song title. Can someone help please? Thank you kindly. --- ## [Convert error (Reference Alt+1)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-error-reference-alt-1/70681)
**Author:** [@KEEBLER](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KEEBLER)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-error-reference-alt-1/70681 "2026-02-13T20:06:55Z")
when i click CONVERT, then TAG-FILENAME (alt+1), I am given an option of several things that I have created… however, there comes a time when these things are not needed any longer is there a way to remove previous tag… --- ## [Is there a way to sync YEAR and RELEASETIME?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-sync-year-and-releasetime/70677)
**Author:** [@musifant](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/musifant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-sync-year-and-releasetime/70677 "2026-02-13T10:36:31Z")
Hello, I would like to ask if there is a way to auto sync the fields YEAR and RELEASETIME? So if I enter a value for “YEAR”, it automatically adopts it for “RELEASETIME”? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Metadata editor gone?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadata-editor-gone/70673)
**Author:** [@Paulm](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Paulm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadata-editor-gone/70673 "2026-02-12T19:49:21Z")
have used this software for a few years without a problem, until now… just updated it and the METADATA EDITOR on the left hand side of interface has GONE??? Can anyone tell me how to get it back please? --- ## [Synced lyrics for apple music local files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/synced-lyrics-for-apple-music-local-files/70511)
**Author:** [@Homixidebeno](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Homixidebeno)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/synced-lyrics-for-apple-music-local-files/70511 "2026-02-12T12:08:35Z")
I Been editing unreleased music for a while now and been wondering if i could add live lyrics/synced lyrics to local files. doesnt matter what file, i typically do m4a files --- ## [V3.33.1 - right click context menu was removed](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/v3-33-1-right-click-context-menu-was-removed/70664)
**Author:** [@DataMeister](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DataMeister)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/v3-33-1-right-click-context-menu-was-removed/70664 "2026-02-11T17:38:49Z")
After installing v3.33.1 the right click context menu item in Windows 11 was removed or it disappeared. I tried a second time and made sure the proper checkbox was checked in the installer, but no luck. Reverting back t… --- ## [Adjust tag information window Composer Colum](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjust-tag-information-window-composer-colum/70668)
**Author:** [@geewizz25](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/geewizz25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjust-tag-information-window-composer-colum/70668 "2026-02-11T10:45:04Z")
Is it possible to remove the Composer Column from the Adjust Tag window in the left part of this window? It messes up my view and you almost need a ultra wide screen and frequent adjustments in this column ? --- ## [Not allow to remove tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/not-allow-to-remove-tag/70657)
**Author:** [@elopez712365](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/elopez712365)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/not-allow-to-remove-tag/70657 "2026-02-11T06:12:05Z")
Since the previous version, I have received a message every time I attempt to remove tags from an MP4 file with the following notification. “Cannot write file \*C\\user\\\*elopez\\Downloads\\conversion\\movie title.mp4\* --- ## [Creating playlist for car audio](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-playlist-for-car-audio/70659)
**Author:** [@Georgva1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Georgva1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-playlist-for-car-audio/70659 "2026-02-10T16:51:14Z")
I am trying to create playlist combining several folders containing subfolders and I want to maintain the sequence. If I sort according to path the list appears OK in mp3tag but not when I play the usb stick in the car. … --- ## ["Artist" data entered in mp3tag for wav files not porting to djay pro (algoriddim) (Windows)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artist-data-entered-in-mp3tag-for-wav-files-not-porting-to-djay-pro-algoriddim-windows/70295)
**Author:** [@TheSilverStreak](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TheSilverStreak)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artist-data-entered-in-mp3tag-for-wav-files-not-porting-to-djay-pro-algoriddim-windows/70295 "2026-02-09T13:09:13Z")
Hi, I’m manually entering tags in mp3Tag v. 3.32 (Win 11) to be ported into Algoriddim’s dJay Pro software (v. 5.52 for Windows). Eveything is fine other than the data for the ARTIST field. It’s not showing up in dJay … --- ## [Cannot drag and drop to MusicBrainz Picard since v3.32](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-drag-and-drop-to-musicbrainz-picard-since-v3-32/70608)
**Author:** [@salt](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/salt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-drag-and-drop-to-musicbrainz-picard-since-v3-32/70608 "2026-03-17T20:22:07Z")
Starting with 3.32, I can no longer successfully highlight several hundred tracks in mp3tag and drag and drop them into another program like Musicbrainz Picard. I tested newer versions including 3.32 and 3.34 beta today… --- ## [Sorting on mutiple fields & Find within specific fields](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-on-mutiple-fields-find-within-specific-fields/70655)
**Author:** [@Trancedaddy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Trancedaddy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-on-mutiple-fields-find-within-specific-fields/70655 "2026-02-08T21:37:42Z")
Hi, While I don’t see a way of doing this but as a thought for future updates to have the ability to sort on more than one field only, for example sort on Artist and then Title. This would be extremely helpful when yo… --- ## [Long time for installation on d:\\ directory](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/long-time-for-installation-on-d-directory/70647)
**Author:** [@Guy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Guy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/long-time-for-installation-on-d-directory/70647 "2026-02-08T18:07:04Z")
Hi Florian, Thanks for your good jobs on Mp3tag.exe. I would explain a wish: could installation on d:\\ else c:\\ be faster, the duration is almost 15 mn due to creation of "d:\\WinApps\\Mp3tagUninstall.exe". See you Guy… --- ## [Remove part of the song title in the tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-part-of-the-song-title-in-the-tag/70652)
**Author:** [@misuratoredr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/misuratoredr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-part-of-the-song-title-in-the-tag/70652 "2026-02-07T23:01:41Z")
Hello, I need help with this. After converting "File Name - Tag," I always get the number in front of the titles, such as 01, 02, 03, 04, etc. I'd like to remove that number and leave only the title. What string should … --- ## [Find information](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-information/70650)
**Author:** [@robertp2671](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/robertp2671)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-information/70650 "2026-02-07T20:21:54Z")
Hello I have the Beatles White Album and are trying to load it into my MP3 player my media player said the artist information was unknown I was told that MP3 tag was a good source to find the information that is listed o… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=10) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=12)