# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Convert → Tag - File name append an E for explicit](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-file-name-append-an-e-for-explicit/71766)
**Author:** [@UtkuGARIP](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/UtkuGARIP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-file-name-append-an-e-for-explicit/71766 "2026-08-26T12:43:47Z")
For songs with the “Explicit” tag, a feature for automatic naming can be added. This Image AI genereted. --- ## [How do i remove specific text "-"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-remove-specific-text/71771)
**Author:** [@KEEBLER](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KEEBLER)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-remove-specific-text/71771 "2026-08-26T12:40:56Z")
so after reading a bunch of prior support documents. i am left with no working answer to this quagmire. in the %TITLE% field i want to replace " - " | note the space before and after with " " | note that it is replace… --- ## [Absolute DIRECTORIES](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/absolute-directories/71761)
**Author:** [@KEEBLER](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/KEEBLER)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/absolute-directories/71761 "2026-08-25T12:04:12Z")
SO, what i am trying to figure out is this i want to rename my files based on the edited tags and move them to their new folder which in my case is d:\\music example: I have an album from bing crosby for christmas i h… --- ## [Adjusting embedded artwork size deletes lyrics](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjusting-embedded-artwork-size-deletes-lyrics/71756)
**Author:** [@gramoflanz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gramoflanz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adjusting-embedded-artwork-size-deletes-lyrics/71756 "2026-08-24T19:35:15Z")
Hello folks, since i bought myself a DAP i need to resize the embedded artworks on my FLAC collection. The current artwork size is 1280x1280, but my DAP only supports 600x600. I tried to use MP3TAG to accomplish the ta… --- ## [How to save tag values for possible later reversion](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-save-tag-values-for-possible-later-reversion/71755)
**Author:** [@Apesbrain](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Apesbrain)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-save-tag-values-for-possible-later-reversion/71755 "2026-08-24T18:16:00Z")
I am about to make a tag change to a large number of files and would like to retain the option to revert them back later if I don't like the result. Can I do this by exporting a playlist of these files before making any … --- ## ['missing' files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-files/71752)
**Author:** [@naholter](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/naholter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-files/71752 "2026-08-23T15:45:01Z")
I recently purchased a new computer and on installing Mp3Tag, it refuses to include most of the files in a directory when I open it. It looks like it is only recognizing file names that begin with a lower case alpha. Can… --- ## [Strip out eveything except the year](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strip-out-eveything-except-the-year/71748)
**Author:** [@chayes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chayes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strip-out-eveything-except-the-year/71748 "2026-08-23T14:23:06Z")
Hi All In my Title field I have entries in this format : 1. THE SHADOWS – Quartermasters Stores (Trad. Arr. Shepherd) 1960 2. THE MOONTREKKERS – Night Of the Vampire (LePort) 1961 3. JET HARRIS – Man With The Golden Ar… --- ## [Texts in "Property, Details\_Mood " tab in Windows OS](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/texts-in-property-details-mood-tab-in-windows-os/71745)
**Author:** [@JrThejet](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JrThejet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/texts-in-property-details-mood-tab-in-windows-os/71745 "2026-08-21T20:46:23Z")
Win OS:, When you Right click on the selected song and select/view "Property, Details", scroll down to edit/Type in the , "Mood" field, The "Mood Field in MP3TAG is not linked that shows Under the View, Columns-Custom… --- ## [MP3: edit, then save worked as expected - but Properties\>details remained unchanged (blank)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-edit-then-save-worked-as-expected-but-properties-details-remained-unchanged-blank/71733)
**Author:** [@singjai](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/singjai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-edit-then-save-worked-as-expected-but-properties-details-remained-unchanged-blank/71733 "2026-08-15T21:20:53Z")
Version 3.35.1 Windows 11. Public domain MP3 file from archive.org I was testing. I downloaded the same file to my phone earlier today and edited the tag successfully using Smart MP3 Tag (Android) Full file name: Sus… --- ## [Sequence issues with the GWM Haval H6](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sequence-issues-with-the-gwm-haval-h6/71722)
**Author:** [@Froehn99](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Froehn99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sequence-issues-with-the-gwm-haval-h6/71722 "2026-08-14T14:35:19Z")
Hello, First of all, please excuse my English. Perhaps you can help me out? Setup: 32 GB USB flash drive Vehicle: GWM Haval H6 Audiobook with 216 MP3 parts Problem: It doesn't play the individual parts in the orde… --- ## [Column not showing input](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/column-not-showing-input/71716)
**Author:** [@GerrySeely](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/GerrySeely)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/column-not-showing-input/71716 "2026-08-11T19:13:24Z")
I'm having to try to re-create my configuration after windows had to to a restore. I lost all my information and I'm trying to re-do it. One column will not display the information I enter into it. It shows as I'm typing… --- ## [Album Art Not showing in MP3Tag since using "Correct Aspect Ratio"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-not-showing-in-mp3tag-since-using-correct-aspect-ratio/71713)
**Author:** [@wrock](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wrock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-not-showing-in-mp3tag-since-using-correct-aspect-ratio/71713 "2026-08-10T19:50:47Z")
I was updating missing Album covers. I played with "Correct Aspect Ratio" on a couple of files and it helped. I decided to select all files, check "Correct Aspect Ratio" and press the save button. Since then, the Albu… --- ## [Get Server Busy Message Even After Deleting All Traces Of MP3Tag Per The Suggestions I Have Found](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/get-server-busy-message-even-after-deleting-all-traces-of-mp3tag-per-the-suggestions-i-have-found/71675)
**Author:** [@Kilowatt](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Kilowatt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/get-server-busy-message-even-after-deleting-all-traces-of-mp3tag-per-the-suggestions-i-have-found/71675 "2026-08-09T19:53:24Z")
I have used MP3Tag again for several months after not having used it for about a year. During use a week ago I got the "Server Busy" message and nothing I did allowed me to use it again. I have uninstalled it and check f… --- ## [Trying to tag using Discogs.com & dealing with medleys](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/trying-to-tag-using-discogs-com-dealing-with-medleys/71710)
**Author:** [@wfriedwald](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wfriedwald)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/trying-to-tag-using-discogs-com-dealing-with-medleys/71710 "2026-08-08T18:42:23Z")
question: when I use the program to tag from discogs.com, I always get messed up by medleys. For instance, this is a listing on a Johnny Mathis album (see below) Of course, on the album itself, track #8 is just "Medley"… --- ## [How to get my song secured](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-get-my-song-secured/71711)
**Author:** [@Unknown](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Unknown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-get-my-song-secured/71711 "2026-08-08T17:57:21Z")
How to get my song secured --- ## [Customise Grid Line Background Color and Customise Text Color](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/customise-grid-line-background-color-and-customise-text-color/71676)
**Author:** [@wayniesinclair](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wayniesinclair)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/customise-grid-line-background-color-and-customise-text-color/71676 "2026-08-08T12:13:28Z")
Hi everyone, is there a way to change / customise the "grid line" background and also the text color in the Preference? If so, can you tell me where / how to edit the file, thank you in advance. --- ## ["Can not delete the selected files!" - Which one? Why?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-not-delete-the-selected-files-which-one-why/71698)
**Author:** [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-not-delete-the-selected-files-which-one-why/71698 "2026-08-07T18:17:27Z")
What I do I load the files from an Album into Mp3tag I filter for tracks where (1).mp3 occurs I want to delete ALL of those tracks, but I've chosen six of them for this example I press Edit -\> Delete and get "Can not d… --- ## [How to add punctuation between TITLE 1st & 2nd words?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-add-punctuation-between-title-1st-2nd-words/71706)
**Author:** [@lotus1922](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/lotus1922)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-add-punctuation-between-title-1st-2nd-words/71706 "2026-08-07T09:22:31Z")
How do I bulk edit to insert a colon in between the first and second words of the TITLE field? My tracks' TITLE field currently includes the Composer last name as the first word, followed by the track title itself (Exam… --- ## [MP4 file Tag editing not working](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp4-file-tag-editing-not-working/71700)
**Author:** [@specops](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/specops)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp4-file-tag-editing-not-working/71700 "2026-08-07T08:32:55Z")
Hi I am a new user of Mp3tag and I am trying to clean up the tag data on my digital music collection as they are not showing correctly on my Sonos app, especially compilation ablum with various artists. I have tried to… --- ## [How to display (composer) if one exists and blank otherwise](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-display-composer-if-one-exists-and-blank-otherwise/71703)
**Author:** [@LeoL](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LeoL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-display-composer-if-one-exists-and-blank-otherwise/71703 "2026-08-06T08:24:56Z")
I'm trying to use tag to file name where I want (composer) if one exists and blank otherwise but I can't seem to find the correct syntax. Can someone please tell me where to find this? I thought it would be something li… --- ## [Move some genres listed in the title to the genre field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-some-genres-listed-in-the-title-to-the-genre-field/71691)
**Author:** [@corrado63](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/corrado63)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-some-genres-listed-in-the-title-to-the-genre-field/71691 "2026-08-05T07:17:33Z")
Hello everyone, and thank you for your work. I have music tracks with three types in the title field that aren't genres, but rather remix types: "Open Show," "Mashup," and "Transition." How can I add this description t… --- ## [Copy all fields of the tag at the same time](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-all-fields-of-the-tag-at-the-same-time/71696)
**Author:** [@radiolegislatura](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/radiolegislatura)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-all-fields-of-the-tag-at-the-same-time/71696 "2026-08-04T16:14:22Z")
Sometimes I need to copy all the tag fields—such as the album art, song title, artist, genre, etc.—from one song to an identical one all at once. I can't seem to find that function; is there a way to do it? I need to do… --- ## [Possible Metadata issue - player does not show albums](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/possible-metadata-issue-player-does-not-show-albums/71688)
**Author:** [@reddwarf4ever](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/reddwarf4ever)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/possible-metadata-issue-player-does-not-show-albums/71688 "2026-08-04T12:43:52Z")
Without going into too much detail, my innioasis G5 media player, is rendering old album names, when importing music from a single album of around 300 tracks, instead of creating a single album called best, it creates 5 … --- ## [Easiest way to populate composer field of Classical music](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easiest-way-to-populate-composer-field-of-classical-music/71680)
**Author:** [@rootsinhome](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rootsinhome)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easiest-way-to-populate-composer-field-of-classical-music/71680 "2026-08-04T04:57:24Z")
Most of my music comes from burning CDs I have or buying from iTunes or Amazon. I use MusicBrainz Picard to tidy things up as needed. I don't have a lot of classical music, but it is growing, and I want to make it easier… --- ## [When I hit ALT +1 to renumber my tracks.. they are all 101](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/when-i-hit-alt-1-to-renumber-my-tracks-they-are-all-101/71685)
**Author:** [@goldfngr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/goldfngr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/when-i-hit-alt-1-to-renumber-my-tracks-they-are-all-101/71685 "2026-08-03T21:02:09Z")
I always use 101 for disc 1 tracks and 201 for disc 2, etc. for the last 3-4 months MP3Tag always lists every track number as 101!?? never had this problem for a dozen years of using MP3TAG. --- ## [How to copy cover art jpg when using tag to folder?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-copy-cover-art-jpg-when-using-tag-to-folder/71682)
**Author:** [@LeoL](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LeoL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-copy-cover-art-jpg-when-using-tag-to-folder/71682 "2026-08-03T15:35:38Z")
I managed to use tag to filename to move some flac files to a new folder structure. But I can't find a way to move the folder.jpg in the old folder to the new one at the same time. Is there a way of doing this automatic… --- ## [ADMPlugin.apl in MP3tag window](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/admplugin-apl-in-mp3tag-window/71677)
**Author:** [@AlecC](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AlecC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/admplugin-apl-in-mp3tag-window/71677 "2026-08-01T16:13:16Z")
Latest update shows: When I open MP3tag, ADMPlugin.apl appears in the tag window. Also, right-clicking on my CD folder would show the tag in the window, but it no longer shows. --- ## [Buggy import from Discogs Release ID?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/buggy-import-from-discogs-release-id/71674)
**Author:** [@rcharbon](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rcharbon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/buggy-import-from-discogs-release-id/71674 "2026-07-31T21:50:21Z")
One of the many ways I use MP3tag is when I'm digitizing vinyl. I rip the music, then open it in MP3tag and import metadata using the appropriate Discogs Release ID. It's been working great until recently. In the last m… --- ## [Name MP3 files ripped by Windows Media Player Legacy](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/name-mp3-files-ripped-by-windows-media-player-legacy/71669)
**Author:** [@ubose](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ubose)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/name-mp3-files-ripped-by-windows-media-player-legacy/71669 "2026-07-30T19:52:51Z")
Windows Media Player Legacy (WMP Legacy) no longer tags songs ripped from CDs because Microsoft deactivated the capability. Can I use MP3Tag to name the MP3 files ripped by WMP Legacy? If possible, how? --- ## [Discogs "series" field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-series-field/71661)
**Author:** [@eowar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eowar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-series-field/71661 "2026-07-30T17:19:39Z")
I wonder how could I import Discogs' field "series" for a release into audio files' tags. Let's say we have this release: https://www.discogs.com/release/144494-Various-Goa-Trancendental-2-Psychedelic-Soundscapes From… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=3)