# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=51 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 52 --- ## [Efficiency of Removing Tags (Extended Tags vs Remove Fields)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/efficiency-of-removing-tags-extended-tags-vs-remove-fields/64634)
**Author:** [@ShatteredGlass](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ShatteredGlass)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/efficiency-of-removing-tags-extended-tags-vs-remove-fields/64634 "2024-05-29T20:55:15Z")
I've been removing the "Album Artist" field from all my tags because I don't like the way some devices use it and some don't. So in order to not have any inconsistencies, I just decided to remove it altogether. I'm doin… --- ## [Album art shows as removed in mp3tag but is still embedded and shows up in other apps](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-shows-as-removed-in-mp3tag-but-is-still-embedded-and-shows-up-in-other-apps/64869)
**Author:** [@danielnrg](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/danielnrg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-shows-as-removed-in-mp3tag-but-is-still-embedded-and-shows-up-in-other-apps/64869 "2024-05-29T18:07:51Z")
I downloaded this app to remove embedded album art from tracks. I've used the app to complete this function, but the album arts are still embedded in the track. If I put the tracks into MediaHuman audio converter the art… --- ## [Filename \> Tag: Drop leading zero on tracknumber](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-tag-drop-leading-zero-on-tracknumber/64861)
**Author:** [@FaceCrap](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/FaceCrap)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-tag-drop-leading-zero-on-tracknumber/64861 "2024-05-28T19:56:37Z")
I have filenames in the format: 01 - Title - Artist - Album When I import the tags from the filename, is there a way to drop the leading zero? In Tag to Tag we can use functions to do this, but in Filename to Tag funct… --- ## [3.26 - tag import from MusicBrainz doesn't work right](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/3-26-tag-import-from-musicbrainz-doesnt-work-right/64837)
**Author:** [@Trinom](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Trinom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/3-26-tag-import-from-musicbrainz-doesnt-work-right/64837 "2024-05-28T15:33:03Z")
I'm using MusicBrainz for tag and cover art import. Direct import doesn't work for either tags or album art. It just does nothing. If I select "save album art to the folder", it saves it there, so the import somehow wor… --- ## [Calling mp3tag from CMD or WSL](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/calling-mp3tag-from-cmd-or-wsl/64748)
**Author:** [@oti](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/oti)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/calling-mp3tag-from-cmd-or-wsl/64748 "2024-05-22T12:25:02Z")
Hi. Thanks for providing the most useful metadata editor. I am however very fond of scripting jobs that can handle mass changes and I would very much appreciate it if mp3tag could get a command line api. The reason for… --- ## [My 3 audio files are not in chronological order?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/my-3-audio-files-are-not-in-chronological-order/64838)
**Author:** [@Sergius](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sergius)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 7:03am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/my-3-audio-files-are-not-in-chronological-order/64838 "2024-05-28T07:03:16Z")
Hello, I have a small problem, when I choose for example 3 songs with my mouse, from top to bottom, when I open my Mp3tag, my songs are not in chronological order M0008,M0006,M0007 (see photo). .. On the other hand, if … --- ## [Context menu installation error](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/context-menu-installation-error/64829)
**Author:** [@ForeverTagging](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ForeverTagging)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/context-menu-installation-error/64829 "2024-05-27T18:31:03Z")
I installed 3.26 on Win 11 64 but the context menu item isn't there at directory or file level, displaying the following error message half way through the installation process. "Staging Sparse Package failed C..\\Mp3ta… --- ## [How to replace part of a string with a value from another tag?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-replace-part-of-a-string-with-a-value-from-another-tag/64833)
**Author:** [@whoit](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/whoit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-replace-part-of-a-string-with-a-value-from-another-tag/64833 "2024-05-27T17:06:45Z")
I'd like to replace part of a string (first 4 chars) from RELEASETIME with the full value of YEAR For example: ReleaseTime: 2007-08-27T22:00:00Z Year: 2024 Result: 2024-08-27T22:00:00Z I've tried creating a "Replace… --- ## [Extracting multiple images at the same time with multiple audio files, is it possible?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/extracting-multiple-images-at-the-same-time-with-multiple-audio-files-is-it-possible/64826)
**Author:** [@Sergius](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sergius)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/extracting-multiple-images-at-the-same-time-with-multiple-audio-files-is-it-possible/64826 "2024-05-27T13:11:19Z")
Extracting multiple images at the same time with multiple audio files, is it possible? Here is my problem, I would like to extract 3 images from my audio files at the same time... It says: Cover varies And I can't do … --- ## [Why does MP3 support covers above 16MB and FLAC does not?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/why-does-mp3-support-covers-above-16mb-and-flac-does-not/64817)
**Author:** [@samiromic](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/samiromic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/why-does-mp3-support-covers-above-16mb-and-flac-does-not/64817 "2024-05-27T13:00:20Z")
I like for my songs to have high quality covers but I don't know why it doesn't work with lossless codecs like FLAC. --- ## [Change to Auto-Cover in Album Search](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-to-auto-cover-in-album-search/64805)
**Author:** [@DPease](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DPease)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-to-auto-cover-in-album-search/64805 "2024-05-26T18:30:27Z")
I have noticed that on a lot of the album searches, I am getting terrible lag as it waits for the cover to download before displaying the list from Discogs and Musicbrains. I believe the new preview of Cover Art is a re… --- ## [Cover artwork imports with a frame since v3.26](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-artwork-imports-with-a-frame-since-v3-26/64799)
**Author:** [@waltp](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/waltp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 6:35am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-artwork-imports-with-a-frame-since-v3-26/64799 "2024-05-26T06:35:55Z")
Hi @Florian Thanks for the great product. Just a note - since the v3.26 update I'm finding that 70% of the cover art I import from Discogs has a white border/frame around it, I then manually copy and paste the same artwo… --- ## [Exporting The Tag - Filename List](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exporting-the-tag-filename-list/64787)
**Author:** [@Pompey1952](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Pompey1952)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exporting-the-tag-filename-list/64787 "2024-05-25T22:29:32Z")
Is there a way of exporting the Tag - Filename list I have created in MP3TAG. Unfortunately this year my computer has been upset by Microsoft updating my system for me twice and I have had to reset the operating system a… --- ## [Changing folder names with Advanced Renamer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-folder-names-with-advanced-renamer/64788)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/changing-folder-names-with-advanced-renamer/64788 "2024-05-25T19:28:31Z")
From what I understand, mp3tag doesn't edit folder names. For that purpose I use another program called Advanced Renamer. I have a collection of folders where all I want is a particular section removed. For example: C… --- ## [Add space to, swap Lastname,Firstname](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-space-to-swap-lastname-firstname/3483)
**Author:** [@tinana](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tinana)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-space-to-swap-lastname-firstname/3483 "2024-05-25T15:27:45Z")
Hi, In the artist field, when the artists name is in the form “lastname,firstname” , how do I… -separate the two names/add a space -remove the comma and -swap the last and first names? Thank-you in advance if anyone… --- ## [MinAppVersionMac for cover thumbnails in list of Tag Sources query results](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/minappversionmac-for-cover-thumbnails-in-list-of-tag-sources-query-results/64776)
**Author:** [@stevehero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevehero)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 11:04am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/minappversionmac-for-cover-thumbnails-in-list-of-tag-sources-query-results/64776 "2024-05-25T11:04:49Z")
This is okay: \[MinAppVersionWin\]=3.26 But what about? \[MinAppVersionMac\]=1.x.x @Florian. What's the min version for Mac? --- ## [Is there a quick way to edit year](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-quick-way-to-edit-year/64783)
**Author:** [@mbpt1984](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbpt1984)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-quick-way-to-edit-year/64783 "2024-05-25T08:23:16Z")
hi, i am trying to edit 600k files where the date is set out like this 1985-11-11, however is there an action to delete the other part and just leave the year (1985-11-11 would be 1985 instead) --- ## [Can't write tag back to file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-write-tag-back-to-file/64770)
**Author:** [@CBX-Micha](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/CBX-Micha)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-write-tag-back-to-file/64770 "2024-05-24T14:49:39Z")
Hello community, I rarely use the tool. Yesterday it happened again. There were two updates in a row, yesterday to 3.25, today to 3.26... So far, so good. Today I wanted to pull a stack of around 1400 files and add/edi… --- ## [Insert text in the middle of filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/insert-text-in-the-middle-of-filename/64766)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/insert-text-in-the-middle-of-filename/64766 "2024-05-24T13:35:18Z")
I have files that start with A1, A2, B1, B2, ect., followed by the name of the song. This makes up my filename tag, but it also makes it difficult to add anything in the middle of that $\_filename tag. I would like to a… --- ## [Indicate a character that has an incremental pattern](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/indicate-a-character-that-has-an-incremental-pattern/64756)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/indicate-a-character-that-has-an-incremental-pattern/64756 "2024-05-22T23:53:28Z")
I'm trying to do a replace action by inserting a zero before any track number that's lower than 10. These are vinyl rips, so every track name either starts with an A or B depending on which side of the record they're on… --- ## [Sorting non standard columns](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-non-standard-columns/64667)
**Author:** [@oti](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/oti)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-non-standard-columns/64667 "2024-05-22T12:11:17Z")
Hi, In the latest versions of mp3tag the sorting of non standard columns doesn't sort when the column is chosen for sorting. I have a column called BAND which is mainly the same as ALBUMARTIST, but not always so. This … --- ## [Change only specific instance](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-only-specific-instance/64744)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-only-specific-instance/64744 "2024-05-21T18:40:34Z")
Let's say I have a field where there are multiple hyphens, but I only want to change the first one to a /, while keeping the other hyphens as they are. I know a replace action will do it, but the problem is it'll change… --- ## [Export including fields codec, bitrate & mode](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-including-fields-codec-bitrate-mode/64741)
**Author:** [@oti](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/oti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-including-fields-codec-bitrate-mode/64741 "2024-05-21T18:04:39Z")
Hi again. This question or something similar has been raised earlier, but I can't find any reply / solution that covers my specific need. The documentation doesn't give an answer either. So, I wish to add the codec, bit… --- ## [Possible to force track field to be numeric when tagging from text file?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/possible-to-force-track-field-to-be-numeric-when-tagging-from-text-file/64737)
**Author:** [@jplank](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jplank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/possible-to-force-track-field-to-be-numeric-when-tagging-from-text-file/64737 "2024-05-21T07:42:42Z")
I have a large collection of bootlegs that are mostly untagged. I'm trying to use MP3tag to tag the files as efficiently as possible and wondering if there's a way I could improve upon what I'm currently doing. Most of … --- ## [Inserting a starting number higher than 1](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/inserting-a-starting-number-higher-than-1/64731)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/inserting-a-starting-number-higher-than-1/64731 "2024-05-20T21:37:43Z")
I'm trying to tag mp3s in the filename with a catalog code. The code is in parenthesis and starts with a couple of letters followed by a hyphen (i.e. TC-). After the hyphen goes the catalog number and the number for ea… --- ## [How do I completely clear one field?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-completely-clear-one-field/64665)
**Author:** [@musicollector](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/musicollector)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 8:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-completely-clear-one-field/64665 "2024-05-20T08:30:46Z")
I would like clear the Artist field for all songs in a folder. I have thousands of songs. Any idea? --- ## [List of Genres with ; reduced to just 1 item after action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-genres-with-reduced-to-just-1-item-after-action/64724)
**Author:** [@krissasaur](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krissasaur)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 5:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-genres-with-reduced-to-just-1-item-after-action/64724 "2024-05-19T05:39:57Z")
Also, maybe unrelated so making a new post, why does it sometimes append and other times does not? If I have this: And run this: it becomes this: But then if I run this again, it works as intended? (I was mess… --- ## [Rename directory to capitalize single letters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-directory-to-capitalize-single-letters/64723)
**Author:** [@krissasaur](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krissasaur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-directory-to-capitalize-single-letters/64723 "2024-05-20T05:25:55Z")
ohhhhh I see thanks! I have another question, not sure I should start a new thread or not so just gonna ask here. I have a \_DIRECTORY Format Value: Z:\\My Music\\! %location%\\$left(%artist%,1)\\%artist%\\'\['%year%'\]' '\['$… --- ## [Remove duplicate tags?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-duplicate-tags/64703)
**Author:** [@krissasaur](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krissasaur)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-duplicate-tags/64703 "2024-05-18T21:10:59Z")
I have a weird way of doing things, but basically I created a tag for "original group" (I am using the ORIGLYRICIST tag to do this) so I can more easily find artists based on the group they are from, and their name. So,… --- ## [How to unblock "Change Directory" feature](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-unblock-change-directory-feature/64717)
**Author:** [@dwbruder](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dwbruder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-unblock-change-directory-feature/64717 "2024-05-19T18:04:07Z")
After using "Change Directory" to the output folder of my ripper and select said folder, the mp3tag app started downloading the actual MP4 files (ie, Windows had a Popup warning of the download and the mp3tag had a slow … [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=50) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=52)