# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=159 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 160 --- ## [Batch update "Genre" field only](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-update-genre-field-only/47929)
**Author:** [@rusandvi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rusandvi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 10:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-update-genre-field-only/47929 "2020-02-20T10:52:12Z")
I have a quite big mp3 collection now, but in the beginning, it was very small, and I was foolish enough to set the genre field to "Other" for all tracks. Artist, Album, Year, Title and Track fields is perfectly set, but… --- ## [Multi selecting files by mouse?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multi-selecting-files-by-mouse/47922)
**Author:** [@SpirosG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SpirosG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multi-selecting-files-by-mouse/47922 "2020-02-19T18:51:33Z")
Hi, is there any way to multi select files while holding pressed the left mouse button (similar to how you can multi choose files through Windows explorer)? --- ## [Mp3tag cannot see covers added by Creevity Mp3 Cover Downloader](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-cannot-see-covers-added-by-creevity-mp3-cover-downloader/47890)
**Author:** [@chrabros](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chrabros)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-cannot-see-covers-added-by-creevity-mp3-cover-downloader/47890 "2020-02-17T09:30:01Z")
Hello, I have added some cover art to my MP3 files by Creevity Mp3 Cover Downloader(https://www.mydownloadplanet.com/v/creevity-mp3-cover-downloader/) It seems that the cover art was added sucessfully as my car can dis… --- ## [Updating Itunes Soundcheck](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/updating-itunes-soundcheck/47702)
**Author:** [@gsa999](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gsa999)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 6:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/updating-itunes-soundcheck/47702 "2020-02-17T06:15:37Z")
Hi, I have just started had to update some ReplayGain values is a number of my older ripped albums/tracks using R128. I then ran an mp3tag action below that I have used for years $rg2sc(%REPLAYGAIN\_TRACK\_GAIN%) which u… --- ## [Add genre to export output](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-genre-to-export-output/47887)
**Author:** [@Barry](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Barry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 5:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-genre-to-export-output/47887 "2020-02-17T05:41:22Z")
1st let me say that I am glad I stumbled upon this forum and software. Like others I have lots of songs. Just wanted to export a list with a few fields as csv file and handle it in excel. I first installed it, played … --- ## [Sorting negative & positive numerical values](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-negative-positive-numerical-values/47879)
**Author:** [@Claudio](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Claudio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-negative-positive-numerical-values/47879 "2020-02-15T18:03:24Z")
MP3Tag v3.00 Hello, How to sort ascending a column that has positive and negative values so the result would go from negative to positive? Here is the column definition: name: ReplayGain-tr Value: $replace(%REPLAYGA… --- ## [How to import parts of the filename into the tag (Filename to Tag)?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-import-parts-of-the-filename-into-the-tag-filename-to-tag/15712)
**Author:** [@tictac2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tictac2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-import-parts-of-the-filename-into-the-tag-filename-to-tag/15712 "2020-02-15T16:50:33Z")
I want the title of the name without the number, is it possible? --- ## [Format string to remove unwanted characters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/format-string-to-remove-unwanted-characters/47870)
**Author:** [@spinner410](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/spinner410)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/format-string-to-remove-unwanted-characters/47870 "2020-02-15T16:44:28Z")
Hi there :slight\_smile: I current have an action on the \_DIRECTORY to rename the folder using the following action after I tag the FLACs using Discogs: Format Value "\_DIRECTORY": %artist% - %album% '('%mediatype%')' '\[… --- ## [Convert replaygain values](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-replaygain-values/8069)
**Author:** [@auldyin](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/auldyin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-replaygain-values/8069 "2020-02-15T14:42:38Z")
I have a mixture of mp3, mp4 and m4a files as correctly tagged as I can manage (the mp3 tagging is ID3v1 and ID3v2.4). I have used Foobar to replaygain all files. These files are going to be used for two reasons, to li… --- ## [Adjust Cover ; how where.?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjust-cover-how-where/47682)
**Author:** [@dr.linder](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dr.linder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjust-cover-how-where/47682 "2020-02-15T14:40:07Z")
I have just loaded v. 3.0 for windows and now mystified where to find the button " adjust cover " ? Best regards --- ## [Optimize file layout](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/optimize-file-layout/47865)
**Author:** [@dieme](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dieme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/optimize-file-layout/47865 "2020-02-14T17:30:10Z")
Do mp3tag have a "Optimize file layout" and "minimize file size" ultility as in Fb2k? --- ## [Can't Resize Directory Window](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-resize-directory-window/47844)
**Author:** [@imno007](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/imno007)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-resize-directory-window/47844 "2020-02-13T16:04:49Z")
I don't know if it's a Windows problem or an MP3tag problem, but when I use "Change directory" or "Add directory" the window (interface) is always almost full screen and I cannot resize it to make it smaller. The usual l… --- ## [Removing Tag Data from Movie Files Extremely Slow](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-tag-data-from-movie-files-extremely-slow/47851)
**Author:** [@AlwaysRt](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AlwaysRt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-tag-data-from-movie-files-extremely-slow/47851 "2020-02-13T13:56:12Z")
I saw the other 'slow posts' and sorted my folder on the 'Title' Tag, so I only selected files with Tags. (I read that it takes longer to load files that do not have Tags as the Tag info goes to the front and the file ha… --- ## [Renaming Multi-Disc Albums](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-multi-disc-albums/47848)
**Author:** [@Tschortsch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Tschortsch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-multi-disc-albums/47848 "2020-02-12T19:41:50Z")
Hi, I have a small/big problem: My Colletion is near 1 TByte big. From the beginning on, for Multi-Disc Albums, I Named the Albums like %album% = \[Album Name\]\[CD (number)\] Starting using emby, I would like to rename… --- ## [Batch Re-numbering Tracks With Auto Numbering Wizard For Multi Disc Albums](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-re-numbering-tracks-with-auto-numbering-wizard-for-multi-disc-albums/46372)
**Author:** [@yopalien](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/yopalien)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-re-numbering-tracks-with-auto-numbering-wizard-for-multi-disc-albums/46372 "2020-02-12T19:29:28Z")
I'm trying to take a large number of albums with 2+ discs that are currently arranged in folders like this: artist ...album ......disc 1 ......disc 2 ......disc 3 I want to take all the tracks and re-number them fo… --- ## [MP3tagPro does not show MP3tag export](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tagpro-does-not-show-mp3tag-export/47833)
**Author:** [@markvdb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/markvdb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 8:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tagpro-does-not-show-mp3tag-export/47833 "2020-02-11T08:54:46Z")
Hi, I hope you are well. I haven't used MP3Tag for a few months now and recently updated to the latest version but now cannot find the custom export configuration buttons? I would be very grateful if you could please … --- ## [Tag to filename skip empty fields](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-to-filename-skip-empty-fields/47825)
**Author:** [@MikaelJuul](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MikaelJuul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-to-filename-skip-empty-fields/47825 "2020-02-10T10:59:49Z")
Hello there, i'm new to MP3Tag and love the tool so far.... I have a question, about the "tag to filename" option. I have tracks where the song version is written in the "album" tag, so some songs don't have the tag fi… --- ## [Trying to get the "Featuring" tag from discogs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/trying-to-get-the-featuring-tag-from-discogs/47820)
**Author:** [@Ben1312](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ben1312)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/trying-to-get-the-featuring-tag-from-discogs/47820 "2020-02-09T19:52:03Z")
Hi there, I'm using Mp3tag for quite a while and I'm wondering if it's possible to import the featuring tag from discogs to our songs that we are tagging. Exemple : Many thanks for the answer :slight\_smile: Ben --- ## ["Cancel" loading files causes crash](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cancel-loading-files-causes-crash/47794)
**Author:** [@Apesbrain](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Apesbrain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cancel-loading-files-causes-crash/47794 "2020-02-09T17:46:08Z")
On Win 10 Pro, using Mp3tag v3.00, have tried a few times to cancel loading a large number of files and gotten a crash. Program freezes and won't respond. Have to force close. I don't recall this issue on past version… --- ## [Uninstall before installing update?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/uninstall-before-installing-update/47807)
**Author:** [@rsupreme](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rsupreme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/uninstall-before-installing-update/47807 "2020-02-08T17:40:09Z")
Silly question, probably, but should I uninstall before installing the latest version? I'm running Win 10. Thanks in advance! --- ## [How to put text between Parentheses in Parentheses ") text (" to ") (text) ("](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-put-text-between-parentheses-in-parentheses-text-to-text/47778)
**Author:** [@SpirosG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SpirosG)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-put-text-between-parentheses-in-parentheses-text-to-text/47778 "2020-02-07T19:48:33Z")
Hi, I would like to create an action to reform the %title% tag for example if title is Mayores (Deville Club Mix) No Rap (Clean) to Mayores (Deville Club Mix) (No Rap) (Clean) --- ## [Request: Force ID3](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-force-id3/47793)
**Author:** [@NightHawk](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/NightHawk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 6:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-force-id3/47793 "2020-02-07T06:15:10Z")
Ok, this needs some explanation. Basically, the Headunit of my new car (Renault EasyLink) has the ability to display cover art of music, but ONLY if tagged in ID3 format. .flac files will play but not display cover art… --- ## [Does using this program decreases the music quality](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/does-using-this-program-decreases-the-music-quality/47790)
**Author:** [@lol](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/lol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/does-using-this-program-decreases-the-music-quality/47790 "2020-02-06T20:01:37Z")
I have a question. Does using this program ruin the music quality (decreases music quality)? I really want to know. Please give me an honest answer. thank you. --- ## [Tag doesn't change in Itunes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-doesnt-change-in-itunes/47787)
**Author:** [@cwh](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cwh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-doesnt-change-in-itunes/47787 "2020-02-06T16:04:03Z")
I just started using Mp3tag. Purpose is to change album info to organize differently in Itunes. When I changed directly on Itunes often reverted back to what was, So I am trying to group albums different than tags are… --- ## [Problems tagging FLAC files with MOVEMENTNAME, MOVEMENT, MOVEMENTTOTAL](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problems-tagging-flac-files-with-movementname-movement-movementtotal/47645)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problems-tagging-flac-files-with-movementname-movement-movementtotal/47645 "2020-02-06T15:57:22Z")
Hello again! I have been playing with fields a bit as I am tagging a bunch of classical music for the first time. I tagged flac files with work, movementname, movementnumber, movement(total), grouping and so forth. I … --- ## [Tag .flac or alac (.m4a) with originaldate and reissue/remaster date](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-flac-or-alac-m4a-with-originaldate-and-reissue-remaster-date/47687)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-flac-or-alac-m4a-with-originaldate-and-reissue-remaster-date/47687 "2020-02-06T15:56:33Z")
Hello! I have been working on getting a Classical Music selection into itunes. I want to be able to assign a date for when it was originally released, a date for a reissue/remaster, and a date for date composed. I have… --- ## [Can not get a blank result in $if $eql statement](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-not-get-a-blank-result-in-if-eql-statement/47788)
**Author:** [@djdizzle](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/djdizzle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-not-get-a-blank-result-in-if-eql-statement/47788 "2020-02-06T13:10:50Z")
Format Value: CONTENTGROUP $if($eql(%itunesadvisory%,1),Explicit,%contentgroup%),$if($eql(%itunesadvisory%,2),Clean,%contentgroup%),$if($eql(%itunesadvisory%,0), ,%contentgroup%) Desired outcomes: CONTENTGROUP Expli… --- ## [Have artist and title - need year](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/have-artist-and-title-need-year/11779)
**Author:** [@nik33134](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nik33134)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/have-artist-and-title-need-year/11779 "2020-02-06T12:33:00Z")
Hi, I’ve been using mp3tag to manually edit my mp3s with great success. I have a few thousand songs (many actually), with correct artist and title tags only, but no year tag. Now I want to use “tag sources” to get only t… --- ## [Mp3tag is not able to connect web to get album art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-is-not-able-to-connect-web-to-get-album-art/47782)
**Author:** [@hdriku](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hdriku)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 7:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-is-not-able-to-connect-web-to-get-album-art/47782 "2020-02-05T07:17:31Z")
Mpe3tag is not able to connect web get get album art! --- ## [Problems with special characters in tag -\> filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problems-with-special-characters-in-tag-filename/47775)
**Author:** [@melonguru](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/melonguru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problems-with-special-characters-in-tag-filename/47775 "2020-02-04T12:59:34Z")
Hey there. Sometimes in a song there are characters like ":" or "/", which can't go in a file name. Is there a way to get these characters automatically replaced by "-" and "\_" for example? Now mp3 tag just inserts an ex… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=158) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=160)