# Support

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=407

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## [Copy instead of rename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-instead-of-rename/1951)

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**Author:** [@Pwbr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Pwbr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2005, 3:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-instead-of-rename/1951 "2005-05-09T03:27:30Z")

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Hi All, I’m new to MP3TAG, I want to copy my collection of MP3 file’s (3000+) to another disk with a rename based on the mp3 tag. I have searced the forum and i did not found how to do this, is there a way to do this? …

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## [Repair/add VBR header to mp3:s.](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/repair-add-vbr-header-to-mp3-s/1941)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Smith](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Robert_Smith)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2005, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/repair-add-vbr-header-to-mp3-s/1941 "2005-05-04T17:38:13Z")

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Hi, I have some MP3 with no VBR Header is it possible to repair/add VBR header with MP3tag?

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## [Compare ID3v1 ID3v2](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compare-id3v1-id3v2/1940)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Smith](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Robert_Smith)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2005, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compare-id3v1-id3v2/1940 "2005-05-04T12:59:43Z")

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Hi, Thx for a great appl.!!! Is it possible to compare/check that all my ID3v1 are the same as ID3v2 (the only first xx character if ID3v2 is longer then ID3v1)? If not, is it possible to export the inf. for both tags…

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## [Filename to tag conversion?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-to-tag-conversion/1933)

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**Author:** [@b83768](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b83768)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2005, 5:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-to-tag-conversion/1933 "2005-05-03T05:05:16Z")

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Hello, I’m a newbie. How do I configure Mp3tag to write the ID3v1, ID3v2 tags automatically based on the filenames? I looked in the FAQ and didn’t see anything that specifically addressed this. Right now the filenames…

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## [My music folder is too large?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/my-music-folder-is-too-large/1935)

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**Author:** [@BradBo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BradBo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2005, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/my-music-folder-is-too-large/1935 "2005-05-02T17:10:15Z")

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I have all my music files in one folder. That only seems right too me. The problem is it takes a long time to load it each time into Mp3tag. It is about 30 gigs. Is there an easier/quicker way to load a large folder …

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## [CTRL + SHIFT + ?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ctrl-shift/1921)

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**Author:** [@eyemthatguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eyemthatguy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2005, 6:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ctrl-shift/1921 "2005-04-27T06:19:44Z")

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I still havent quite grasped the enormous ability this program offers. I read about CTRL+SHIFT+P and i love it. Is there something like that for exporting album html lists for EACH DIRECTORY? I took a look into the AC…

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## [Tag Question for Nero AAC Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-question-for-nero-aac-files/1910)

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**Author:** [@CDRipper](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/CDRipper)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2005, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-question-for-nero-aac-files/1910 "2005-04-23T18:59:46Z")

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I’m using version 2.30 of Mp3tag. When I add tags to Nero AAC files (filename.aac) Winamp 5.80e will not display them. I can see them with Mp3tag. If I use an another tag program I can see the tags in Winamp as ID3 V2 ty…

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## [Removing 0 before 1-9 in Track?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-0-before-1-9-in-track/1907)

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**Author:** [@Windjammer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Windjammer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-0-before-1-9-in-track/1907 "2005-04-22T13:34:40Z")

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Hi, I found a lot of thread on how to make all Tag Track Number 2 digit i.e. from 1 to 01, but what about the opposite? I want to have all 1 digit Tag Track Numbers 1 digit and not 2. 1 2 3 etc. and not 01 02 03…

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## [List of all possible tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-all-possible-tags/1853)

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**Author:** [@Logan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Logan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 10:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-all-possible-tags/1853 "2005-04-22T10:52:43Z")

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I was wondering if a list of all tags that MP3Tag can read is available. I've checked through the Online Help and have also checked the FAQ. Or - are the tags in the Help section the 'standard' fields and anything els…

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## [tag-\>filename, is there a wildcard?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-filename-is-there-a-wildcard/1903)

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**Author:** [@krux](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krux)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 5:47am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-filename-is-there-a-wildcard/1903 "2005-04-22T05:47:17Z")

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Hello- I would like to switch first/last names of artist on the tag, which I have done (thank you areve) and replace them on the filename. The problem is that I have lots of filenames formatted slightly different (30,0…

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## [Need help with Directory naming action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-help-with-directory-naming-action/1900)

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**Author:** [@eyemthatguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eyemthatguy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2005, 5:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-help-with-directory-naming-action/1900 "2005-04-22T05:15:21Z")

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Hi. I just installed mp3tag about 2 hours ago. I am enjoying the many abilities already, especially renaming multiple files/directories on the fly, as opposed to 1 by 1. This brings me to my question. I created a new…

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## [Adding numerals to filenames to differentiate betw](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-numerals-to-filenames-to-differentiate-betw/1871)

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**Author:** [@gmilne](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gmilne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2005, 8:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-numerals-to-filenames-to-differentiate-betw/1871 "2005-04-20T08:17:44Z")

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I have numerous (read hundreds) of identical filenames, though size, artist, album are different. Is there any way I can retain the tune filenames while adding (1), (2) to the end of the filename to indicate first and s…

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## [User-defined tagging of FLAC files?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tagging-of-flac-files/1894)

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**Author:** [@JJ\_Johnson](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JJ_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2005, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tagging-of-flac-files/1894 "2005-04-19T16:08:24Z")

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Is there any way to add user-defined tags to FLAC files or are you stuck with only the ones defined in the interface? I need to add tags for multi-disc sets for use with Slim Devices SlimServer. It recognizes fields na…

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## [How to remove right-click Explorer Shell Extension](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-right-click-explorer-shell-extension/1895)

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**Author:** [@speaker](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/speaker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2005, 4:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-right-click-explorer-shell-extension/1895 "2005-04-19T04:54:57Z")

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I installed mp3tag with this option checked, then later reinstalled it with the option unchecked. Unfortunately, that didn’t remove it from my right-click context menu. How do I remove it permanently?

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## [Add cover art?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-cover-art/1880)

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**Author:** [@beckfan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/beckfan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2005, 5:20am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-cover-art/1880 "2005-04-16T05:20:34Z")

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Is there any way to add album cover art to the mp3 files within mp3tag? If not in mp3tag, is there another program that will allow me to do this?

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## [tagging folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-folders/1877)

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**Author:** [@wego](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wego)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2005, 5:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-folders/1877 "2005-04-15T05:31:30Z")

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Hi I download the last version of this fantasic software but I have a question. My MP3 folder it’s named : C:\\RECORDS\\To be burned\\Labels\\Iron Box\\Ibo13 Sean Byrd - Chop Shop I want to create this tag into a files from…

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## [Tag field empty after changing tag in MMM](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-field-empty-after-changing-tag-in-mmm/1875)

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**Author:** [@Paulussie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Paulussie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2005, 9:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-field-empty-after-changing-tag-in-mmm/1875 "2005-04-14T09:22:48Z")

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Hi, I am not sure if this is a problem with MP3Tag but maybe someone here has a good idea as to what is happening: I use a combination of MP3Tag, MusicMagicMixer and Slimserver. Both MMM and MP3Tag allow me to change …

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## [Can't connect to ANY freeDb server](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-connect-to-any-freedb-server/1590)

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**Author:** [@kingbob](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kingbob)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2005, 7:44am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-connect-to-any-freedb-server/1590 "2005-04-10T07:44:25Z")

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Whenever I try to connect to any freeDb server, it tells me the server isn’t responding. I’ve tried changing servers, and it does the same thing. No matter what server I use though, it always says “Connecting for http://…

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## [Export Configurations](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-configurations/1867)

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**Author:** [@liah00](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/liah00)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2005, 6:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-configurations/1867 "2005-04-10T06:48:37Z")

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Hey everyone. I’m new here. I’ve been using this program for a day now and it’s already one of the best things that ever happened to me!!! Anyhow, I downloaded an export configuration, stuck it in my “export” folder lik…

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## [Tags in M4B files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-in-m4b-files/1865)

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**Author:** [@eappell](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eappell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2005, 5:03am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-in-m4b-files/1865 "2005-04-09T05:03:55Z")

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I would like to edit the tags of my m4b files (iPod audiobook files). I can open them all in Mp3tag 2.30, and I can edit all of the tags, but after I save them, they haven’t changed. They’re still all blank. Does anyo…

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## [How to remove track numbers from filenames?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-track-numbers-from-filenames/1861)

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**Author:** [@gmilne](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gmilne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2005, 2:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-track-numbers-from-filenames/1861 "2005-04-08T02:54:45Z")

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I have track numbers preceding filenames in hundreds of files. eg 01 - Billie’s Bounce.mp3 01 - Any Time.mp3 Can anyone tell me how to remove these numerals other than manually. I have hundreds of them. Any help much…

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## [CAPS script](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/caps-script/1830)

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**Author:** [@homerj](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/homerj)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2005, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/caps-script/1830 "2005-04-02T15:03:06Z")

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Hello! I have not understood like i can render capital letter the first letter of every word of the name of the file. I have understood i use the “CAPS” script of “Actions”. You can explain it in detail to me how can i…

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## [Artist/Title-tag -\> Various ?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artist-title-tag-various/1825)

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**Author:** [@dontomaso](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dontomaso)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2005, 4:44am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artist-title-tag-various/1825 "2005-03-30T04:44:41Z")

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I’ve searched the forums but I still don’t understand how to make this work: I have a few various artist albums, where the artist tag is seperate names, and I want them to say “Various Artists” istead. So how do I do t…

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## [no 1 track no tag data](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-1-track-no-tag-data/1792)

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**Author:** [@rother](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rother)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2005, 8:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-1-track-no-tag-data/1792 "2005-03-26T08:31:20Z")

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Hi confused when i use Freedb to get tag data, mp3tag doesnot collect any data for track 1, but all the other tracks are okay many thanks

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## [Convert/Filename - Tag doesn't copy tag info](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-filename-tag-doesnt-copy-tag-info/1807)

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**Author:** [@tbessie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tbessie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2005, 2:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-filename-tag-doesnt-copy-tag-info/1807 "2005-03-26T02:05:33Z")

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Perhaps I’m missing something, but when I select a file with no tag information, and select “Convert/Filename - Tag”, the program says “Tag derived from 1 of 1 files”, but the information is not actually copied to the ta…

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## [Connection Problems](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/connection-problems/1800)

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**Author:** [@Mooner](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mooner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2005, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/connection-problems/1800 "2005-03-23T18:13:00Z")

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I keep getting an error message upon connecting to Freedb.org Server. I’ve tried everything I can think of. Can Somebody Help Me

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## [Command Line Usage](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/command-line-usage/1786)

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**Author:** [@bburdick](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bburdick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2005, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/command-line-usage/1786 "2005-03-21T18:03:12Z")

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I was wondering if there are any plans to offer command line usage for use in batch renaming. I have a situation where I need to tag a boat load of MP3’s from a batch file basing the tags on the filename. Normally this…

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## [\[Request\] Web Source Tutorial](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-web-source-tutorial/1785)

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**Author:** [@hunger01](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hunger01)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2005, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-web-source-tutorial/1785 "2005-03-16T20:24:54Z")

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hi all! first, thanks for this great piece of software. got one question though: i tried (for several days now) to create a script for a (korean) web source on my own, using this online help: https://docs.mp3tag.de/ta…

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## [Iriver H320](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/iriver-h320/1784)

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**Author:** [@rother](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rother)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2005, 10:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/iriver-h320/1784 "2005-03-15T10:22:29Z")

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Help new to this forum and the H320, is there a easy way to edit the filename lenght to 52 characters as this is the limit of the player

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## [Remove Year (1960) from Artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-year-1960-from-artist/1773)

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**Author:** [@jaxtom](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jaxtom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2005, 7:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-year-1960-from-artist/1773 "2005-03-12T07:01:49Z")

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I’ve got some Artist Tags with Beatles (1969) in them. I’d like to remove the (1974) type info and move it to Year if possible. How could I do that?

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