# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=48 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 49 --- ## [File name to tag, how to split disc number and track number](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-name-to-tag-how-to-split-disc-number-and-track-number/65328)
**Author:** [@TamaSA](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TamaSA)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-name-to-tag-how-to-split-disc-number-and-track-number/65328 "2024-07-19T12:04:49Z")
Filename: 101 - James Brown - Song Title.flac how do i get Tags: Artist = James Brown Title = Song Title Disc No. = 1 Track = 01 Thankyou --- ## [Is there a way to merge the contents of 2 actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-merge-the-contents-of-2-actions/65325)
**Author:** [@Pompey1952](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Pompey1952)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-merge-the-contents-of-2-actions/65325 "2024-07-19T00:32:59Z")
I have a large number of Pavarotti mp3's. Unfortunately Pavarotti sang with large groups of individuals, orchestras, choirs all of which are credited in the Artist field and the filename. I have two actions to shorten … --- ## [Old ipod not compatible with car media player says no playable files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/old-ipod-not-compatible-with-car-media-player-says-no-playable-files/65319)
**Author:** [@kmcg](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kmcg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/old-ipod-not-compatible-with-car-media-player-says-no-playable-files/65319 "2024-07-18T23:15:25Z")
old ipod not compatible with car media player says no playable files but they play in windows media player i suspect its the itunes file naming. example of the file name is FVDN.mp3 i suspect the problem is the file nami… --- ## [Previous metadata tags not changing to new format](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/previous-metadata-tags-not-changing-to-new-format/65324)
**Author:** [@ThePresident](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ThePresident)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/previous-metadata-tags-not-changing-to-new-format/65324 "2024-07-18T19:55:37Z")
I am working to format mp3 files for a music album and arranging the songs in a specific order, but the previous added song numbers are not changing or instead are maintaining the new and the old number. How can I overco… --- ## [Writing Tag Data Extremely Slow](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/writing-tag-data-extremely-slow/65322)
**Author:** [@capsaicinheat](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/capsaicinheat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/writing-tag-data-extremely-slow/65322 "2024-07-18T19:13:53Z")
Recently downloaded this app to remove all of the title metadata adult film content uploaders use to advertise their site, and it seems like the action of deleting the titles takes an abnormally long time. A few minutes … --- ## [Generating playlist within action-group](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/generating-playlist-within-action-group/65320)
**Author:** [@ssx](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ssx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/generating-playlist-within-action-group/65320 "2024-07-18T14:17:15Z")
Hello, I have a problem generating the playlist when I rename a folder within the action group. I execute this action group: \[#0\] T=5 1=$num(%\_counter%,3) F=TRACK \[#1\] T=5 1=%track% - %artist% - %title% F=\_FILENAME … --- ## [Multiple genre field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-genre-field/10209)
**Author:** [@Shaq](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Shaq)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-genre-field/10209 "2024-07-18T06:13:49Z")
Do the players today know to separate few genres in genre field if needed to? How do you separate genres? "/" ";" "," "And &"? --- ## [Extended Tags, clicking OK makes changes, when there is no change](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/extended-tags-clicking-ok-makes-changes-when-there-is-no-change/65317)
**Author:** [@telrod11](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/telrod11)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 11:44am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/extended-tags-clicking-ok-makes-changes-when-there-is-no-change/65317 "2024-07-17T11:44:51Z")
MP3Tag v 3.26 64 bit - Windows 10 Can someone verify if this is the way MP3Tag should work? I load my library Highlight all files Open Extended tags I make no changes, but each time I hit "OK, it "Saves", and writ… --- ## [Can't change details on Twitter videos](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-change-details-on-twitter-videos/65315)
**Author:** [@MargaretBartley](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MargaretBartley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 9:12am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-change-details-on-twitter-videos/65315 "2024-07-17T09:12:17Z")
1 Download an .mp4 video from Twitter 2 In Windows Explorer (windows 8.1), right-click on the filename of the file I just downloaded and examine the Properties | Details tag. 3.None of the fields are modifiable. 4 Ope… --- ## [Flac files on Denon DNP730AE streamer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-files-on-denon-dnp730ae-streamer/65307)
**Author:** [@robvonrotz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/robvonrotz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 9:07am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-files-on-denon-dnp730ae-streamer/65307 "2024-07-17T09:07:57Z")
Maybe someone has already solved my problem, but when playing tagged Flac files from my PC (Windows 11 23H2) through the internal streamer to my Denon DNP730AE network streamer I have the following problem: Artist shows… --- ## [Still don't understand to make filename match title](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/still-dont-understand-to-make-filename-match-title/65298)
**Author:** [@craigbuhlerjazz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/craigbuhlerjazz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 7:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/still-dont-understand-to-make-filename-match-title/65298 "2024-07-16T07:16:54Z")
Although I have used computers for decades, have read your manual, and have done a bit of programming in FORTRAN and C, I still don't understand your instructions. I simply want the "titles" of all my mp3 files to match… --- ## [Sorting a large collection of MP3's](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-a-large-collection-of-mp3s/65251)
**Author:** [@Stephen](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Stephen)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-a-large-collection-of-mp3s/65251 "2024-07-15T21:21:44Z")
Hello, I have a very large collection of MP3's in artist and album folders. Some albums are complete while others are not. I also have "empty" album folders. I recently used the program to delete tags (as some were inc… --- ## [Replace Artist with ArtistS](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-artist-with-artists/65296)
**Author:** [@sadsack5000](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sadsack5000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-artist-with-artists/65296 "2024-07-15T19:31:00Z")
Hi simple request but after many forum searches and attempts myself i cant figure it out sorry. I would like to make an action to replace the contents of ARTIST with ARTISTS then blank ARTISTS. I tried format value but… --- ## [FreeDB: Server failed to return a valid query response code](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/freedb-server-failed-to-return-a-valid-query-response-code/49391)
**Author:** [@JDSwanny](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JDSwanny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/freedb-server-failed-to-return-a-valid-query-response-code/49391 "2024-07-14T15:58:32Z")
So I have used the freedb function for many months with no problems, but in the past two weeks it has stopped working. Regardless of whether I use an inserted CD or selected files, it pops up with the error message: "The… --- ## [Track Count is still visible in MusicBee even after removing tags in Mp3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/track-count-is-still-visible-in-musicbee-even-after-removing-tags-in-mp3tag/65276)
**Author:** [@Herchi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Herchi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/track-count-is-still-visible-in-musicbee-even-after-removing-tags-in-mp3tag/65276 "2024-07-14T12:21:58Z")
When I want to clean ALL the tags with "Remove tag" I see with program MusicBee that "track count" is not erased. https://imgur.com/iCtbylt This has caused me problems when sorting songs with this program: https:… --- ## [Reset the option to replace cover when importing from sources](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reset-the-option-to-replace-cover-when-importing-from-sources/65286)
**Author:** [@i9xc5](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/i9xc5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reset-the-option-to-replace-cover-when-importing-from-sources/65286 "2024-07-14T10:32:12Z")
Hello, I am using the source tag imports from discogs. On the first import i was asked if I wanted to replace existing covers by the source ones. At first I didn't want that behavior and answered "no" + checking the "ne… --- ## [Tag Source issue : creates TEMP\_TITLE instead of TITLE](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-source-issue-creates-temp-title-instead-of-title/65282)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Ravan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ivan_Ravan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-source-issue-creates-temp-title-instead-of-title/65282 "2024-07-14T09:50:15Z")
Hello MP3Tag community I'm running for a difficulty trying to source tags from Discogs with one specific release. As shown in screendump below the link to the Discogs release creates TEMP\_TITLES (instead of TITLES) … --- ## [Making multiple changes in one move](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/making-multiple-changes-in-one-move/65280)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 6:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/making-multiple-changes-in-one-move/65280 "2024-07-14T06:39:15Z")
Here's my example. I have a folder titled De Wolfe DW\_LP 2975 - Town Beat (1966) I want to put that text in the album field using tag-tag, but I would like to not include the (1966) portion and I would also like to rep… --- ## [Filename change with numbers](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-change-with-numbers/65256)
**Author:** [@bpe2020](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bpe2020)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 6:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-change-with-numbers/65256 "2024-07-11T06:22:48Z")
Hello. I have several file names of mp3's that have 2 numbers in the beginning. how do I batch delete the numbers? A complete step by step like I'm a 3 year old child would help!! example 01 Stayin Alive,01 9 to 5 --- ## [Column Justification, not all the same](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/column-justification-not-all-the-same/65252)
**Author:** [@gbstang](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gbstang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/column-justification-not-all-the-same/65252 "2024-07-10T19:00:34Z")
What determines MP3TAG column header justification (left, right, center)? --- ## [Get Date and Time From Video Filename (HELP)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/get-date-and-time-from-video-filename-help/65246)
**Author:** [@BabaDubu](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BabaDubu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 9:49am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/get-date-and-time-from-video-filename-help/65246 "2024-07-10T09:49:11Z")
I have a large number of videos (MP4) recorded from my cellphone that are named in the format VID\_20230919\_135105.mp4 The name contains the date (20230919) which is the 19th of September 2023 in this case and the time t… --- ## [TOTALDISCS / DISCNUMBER differences Foobar2000 and MP3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/totaldiscs-discnumber-differences-foobar2000-and-mp3tag/64964)
**Author:** [@FaceCrap](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/FaceCrap)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/totaldiscs-discnumber-differences-foobar2000-and-mp3tag/64964 "2024-07-09T23:54:13Z")
I found this topic, but I'm not totally agreeing with what got mentioned there. This is with regards to MP3 and the use of ID3v4 When you define a column, the field list shows TOTALDISCS and DISCNUMBER as available fie… --- ## [Mass Edit of Charactor](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mass-edit-of-charactor/65244)
**Author:** [@IdrisR](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/IdrisR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mass-edit-of-charactor/65244 "2024-07-09T13:19:28Z")
Is there an easier way to apply a mass edit to change from ; (Semi Colon) to \\ (Double Back Slash)for Artist and Artist Sort fields. Example: George Michael; Elton John - Change to George Michael\\Elton John and same i… --- ## [How to remove leading common text from ARTIST field of an album](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-leading-common-text-from-artist-field-of-an-album/65228)
**Author:** [@LordDredd](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LordDredd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-remove-leading-common-text-from-artist-field-of-an-album/65228 "2024-07-07T14:57:40Z")
Hey guys Hope all of you are doing great. I have been trying to find the answer to this query since long A lot of my albums have VARIOUS ARTISTS\\ before the ARTIST tag. I have tried whatever i could find on the suppo… --- ## [How do I move text in parenthesis from Artist to Title please](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-move-text-in-parenthesis-from-artist-to-title-please/65224)
**Author:** [@DJ\_Wildr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DJ_Wildr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 10:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-move-text-in-parenthesis-from-artist-to-title-please/65224 "2024-07-07T10:57:59Z")
I have a number of files that have the remix type in parenthesis I.E. \[extended remix\], that are sat with the artist name. I wish to move these (including the parenthesis) to be behind the title. I.E. Title - Bloggs B… --- ## [How can export all the tags to a file and after import all correctly?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-export-all-the-tags-to-a-file-and-after-import-all-correctly/65187)
**Author:** [@rama](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rama)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-export-all-the-tags-to-a-file-and-after-import-all-correctly/65187 "2024-07-02T15:15:49Z")
Hi i have read a tutorial here https://docs.mp3tag.de/export/#:~:text=Mp3tag%20allows%20for%20exporting%20tag,when%20running%20the%20export%20function. and another topic here https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-or-ba… --- ## [How to rename a filename- starting at a certain track number](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-rename-a-filename-starting-at-a-certain-track-number/18884)
**Author:** [@gcapp](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gcapp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-rename-a-filename-starting-at-a-certain-track-number/18884 "2024-07-02T06:54:33Z")
Hello - I am new to mp3tag. To this point it is a very useful tool!! I have a question - I am trying to rename a bunch of filenames, starting with a certain track number. Example: I have a filenames like this: 01 - d… --- ## [Need to export last modified column into Excel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-to-export-last-modified-column-into-excel/65174)
**Author:** [@afcchris](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/afcchris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-to-export-last-modified-column-into-excel/65174 "2024-06-30T14:27:18Z")
Hi all For some reason I am having trouble adding the last modified date when i export into Excel. This is the config of my export: $filename(csv,utf-16)Title;Artist;Album Artist;Album;Track;Codec;Sample Rate;Bitrate;P… --- ## [Edited metadata not displaying on phone and in car](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edited-metadata-not-displaying-on-phone-and-in-car/64253)
**Author:** [@grizlrr1337](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/grizlrr1337)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/edited-metadata-not-displaying-on-phone-and-in-car/64253 "2024-06-30T07:52:35Z")
Hello there mp3tag community and thank you for your help in advance! Recently, I got obsessed with editing metadata for my music playlist, because I want songs to display all the information that are important to me and… --- ## [How to copy tags between files automatically?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-copy-tags-between-files-automatically/65009)
**Author:** [@saras](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/saras)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-copy-tags-between-files-automatically/65009 "2024-06-29T19:53:02Z")
What I want to do: In the GUI, select a small set of files from a much larger set. Run a script/macro/action/whatever that... finds one of the files with an non-blank (custom) genre field sets the genre field of all … [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=47) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=49)