# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=82 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 83 --- ## [Illegal Chars Removal](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/illegal-chars-removal/60627)
**Author:** [@Smudger](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Smudger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/illegal-chars-removal/60627 "2023-04-05T11:58:22Z")
Hiya Everyone Can someone please tell me how to use $validate() In the title field Regards Steve --- ## [Combining Feat. into one](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/combining-feat-into-one/60623)
**Author:** [@DJunpridictabull](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DJunpridictabull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/combining-feat-into-one/60623 "2023-04-04T19:16:30Z")
How can I combine feat. into one? Example: Hitkidd Feat. Lola Brooke Feat. Gloss Up-Shabooya (Remix) (Intro (Clean) (Feat. Slimeroni & Aleza) (Feat. K Carbon) Major Lazer Feat. Major League DJz-Ke Shy (Intro (Clea… --- ## [Some MP4 files are not listed when starting from context menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/some-mp4-files-are-not-listed-when-starting-from-context-menu/60562)
**Author:** [@Reluctant\_Poster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Reluctant_Poster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 9:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/some-mp4-files-are-not-listed-when-starting-from-context-menu/60562 "2023-04-04T09:57:29Z")
I have ensured that the download executed properly, restarted my PC, and everything else looks fine but if I right-click on an mp3 and select MP3 Tag, it brings up the screen but with no file selected. If I change direct… --- ## [Moving Featuring from Title to Artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-featuring-from-title-to-artist/60617)
**Author:** [@bertom17](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bertom17)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-featuring-from-title-to-artist/60617 "2023-04-03T21:23:20Z")
Sorry guys to ask a help on this topic for thousend times, but I'm sitting and read topics since hours during the evening, and cannot found the right form by now and going mad. What I have is: Artist: Michael Jackson … --- ## [Reset Counter on each album](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reset-counter-on-each-album/60585)
**Author:** [@Martin1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Martin1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reset-counter-on-each-album/60585 "2023-04-02T22:19:36Z")
Hi, I can't find the function to reset counter for each album when i want to edit my files Thank you --- ## [Unable to get newly generated Filename-\>tag fields saved to files also no column headers](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-get-newly-generated-filename-tag-fields-saved-to-files-also-no-column-headers/60600)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Harpees](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Dick_Harpees)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-get-newly-generated-filename-tag-fields-saved-to-files-also-no-column-headers/60600 "2023-04-02T20:12:58Z")
I just can't seem to find a way to save all these new titles and numerals to the files as track and title (artist too). I went thru all 2786 and with the exception of 145 mp3s (mostly no tag type or APE type) I was able… --- ## [MP3Tag missing from the Context Menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-missing-from-the-context-menu/60544)
**Author:** [@JC42](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JC42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-missing-from-the-context-menu/60544 "2023-04-02T19:57:10Z")
OS: Windows 11 MP3Tag Version: 3.19 As the title says the right click option in the context menu is now missing. The only reason I can think as to why it's missing is that I ran a registry file to restore the classic W… --- ## [Option "Genre" is missing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/option-genre-is-missing/60490)
**Author:** [@marrud](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/marrud)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/option-genre-is-missing/60490 "2023-04-02T19:45:51Z")
In actual version 3.19c of mp3tag in "Options" I can't find the category "Genres". In earlier versions it was present. Is this a bug and how to add new "Genres"? --- ## [Mp3tag v3.20 tag panel options with MP3tag under Wine](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-v3-20-tag-panel-options-with-mp3tag-under-wine/60566)
**Author:** [@xxxlguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xxxlguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-v3-20-tag-panel-options-with-mp3tag-under-wine/60566 "2023-04-02T16:40:25Z")
In Options -\> Tag-Panel the check marks for visibility change randomly when I move tags. If I move a tag to the end of the list an "Encountered an improper argument" error shows up. --- ## [Issues with displaying tags for some high res formats](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/issues-with-displaying-tags-for-some-high-res-formats/60505)
**Author:** [@guildo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/guildo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/issues-with-displaying-tags-for-some-high-res-formats/60505 "2023-04-02T12:04:36Z")
Hi, thanks for the awesome program. I am having some issues with some high res formats that I have purchased. .m4a tag says(mp4, MPEG-4 ALAC, bit=3269, freq=9600, mode=2 issue is meta tags won't aren't read in Micro… --- ## [No column headers](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-column-headers/60602)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Harpees](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Dick_Harpees)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 11:12am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-column-headers/60602 "2023-04-02T11:12:14Z")
There are no column headers in my program. I installed it just a few days ago, and these names in the fields at the top of the columns, as well as any names next to the fields are competely missing. --- ## [Placing BitRate in Tag Panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/placing-bitrate-in-tag-panel/60399)
**Author:** [@gaheyn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gaheyn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/placing-bitrate-in-tag-panel/60399 "2023-04-01T21:10:23Z")
In the menu for adding items in the Tag Panel, there is no item "Bitrate" even though it is in the Columns menu. If there isn't a big problem, could "Bitrate" be added to the menu for Tag Panel choices? Thank you for y… --- ## [Missing menu Genres in settings](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-menu-genres-in-settings/60588)
**Author:** [@Kevinar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Kevinar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-menu-genres-in-settings/60588 "2023-04-01T19:58:56Z")
Hi, the Genres item is missing in the settings. Ver.: 3.20 x64 OS: Windows 11 Thanks --- ## [How to convert filename to tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-convert-filename-to-tags/60592)
**Author:** [@danitran](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/danitran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-convert-filename-to-tags/60592 "2023-04-01T18:25:45Z")
Hi everyone, I'm new to mp3tag. I want to split file name like this: File name: How to Train your Dragon 2 Soundtrack 10 Flying with Mother John Powell.mp3 into these tags: Album: How to Train your Dragon 2 Soundtrac… --- ## [Columns entries for Contributing Artists and Publisher](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/columns-entries-for-contributing-artists-and-publisher/60387)
**Author:** [@GeekDad](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/GeekDad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/columns-entries-for-contributing-artists-and-publisher/60387 "2023-04-01T16:22:18Z")
Some of my files have entries in 'Contributing Artists' and 'Publisher'. I would like to edit or blank these entries. MP3tag doesn't seem to have entries for these fields. I created a custom column with extended infor… --- ## [Batch custom genre tagging based on artist/s?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-custom-genre-tagging-based-on-artist-s/60580)
**Author:** [@Phorrest](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Phorrest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-custom-genre-tagging-based-on-artist-s/60580 "2023-04-01T16:07:01Z")
Hi, I'm not exactly tech savvy, so please explain like I'm 5... I was told to download this program and run a script if I wanted to tag my massive library, but I don't even know how to use the program, run scripts and a… --- ## [Delete entries in tag panel directory list](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/delete-entries-in-tag-panel-directory-list/60270)
**Author:** [@MMMcK](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MMMcK)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/delete-entries-in-tag-panel-directory-list/60270 "2023-03-31T22:48:53Z")
I was interested in reading this article, however, the page in the link could not be found. I am looking for any workaround for deleting my accumulation of folders listed in my MP3Tag Directory. Any assistance from you… --- ## [Shell Extension already installed with a different external location](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/shell-extension-already-installed-with-a-different-external-location/60571)
**Author:** [@Ains](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ains)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/shell-extension-already-installed-with-a-different-external-location/60571 "2023-03-31T22:44:28Z")
Hi Florian, getting an error when I try to install 3.20 (attached). I presume this is linked to the issue with windows 11 and the context menu? The eroor message clears and the install seems to complete but it remains a… --- ## [Cannot install Shell extension because already installed](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-install-shell-extension-because-already-installed/60565)
**Author:** [@kinograph](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kinograph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-install-shell-extension-because-already-installed/60565 "2023-03-31T20:29:57Z")
Hi, I just updated to the latest version. The installation appears to have worked, and I'm able to run this great program, but during installation I got the following error message: Staging Sparse Package failed (detai… --- ## ["ERROR: Unsupported format or corrupted file" MP3 Diags says: "No MPEG audio stream found"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/error-unsupported-format-or-corrupted-file-mp3-diags-says-no-mpeg-audio-stream-found/60567)
**Author:** [@VY-4VICII](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/VY-4VICII)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/error-unsupported-format-or-corrupted-file-mp3-diags-says-no-mpeg-audio-stream-found/60567 "2023-03-31T20:28:40Z")
The files work all good on my mobile device and theres no hint of them being corrupted in any way. As soon as I put them into Mp3Tag I get the following error in the tag split: "ERROR: Unsupported format or corrupted fil… --- ## [Replacing genre name while using double backslash separators](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replacing-genre-name-while-using-double-backslash-separators/60548)
**Author:** [@melonguru](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/melonguru)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replacing-genre-name-while-using-double-backslash-separators/60548 "2023-03-31T17:33:04Z")
I use MusicBee to organize my music library, and the nice thing is that it allows for multiple genres. When I store multiple genre tags on one album, it'll show this in Mp3tag with as follows: Genre 1\\\\Genre 2\\\\Genre 3\\… --- ## [Sort by Filename Seems to Ignore Case and Strip Hyphens](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sort-by-filename-seems-to-ignore-case-and-strip-hyphens/60541)
**Author:** [@brian\_mp3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/brian_mp3tag)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sort-by-filename-seems-to-ignore-case-and-strip-hyphens/60541 "2023-03-31T13:42:53Z")
Using v3.19 and tested with same (bad) results on v3.19c When I sort by Full Filename (the full filename: drive, directory, filename, and extension) it appears that the sort is case insensitive and some characters (the … --- ## [Separate artists/composer/etc. with ", " and "& "](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/separate-artists-composer-etc-with-and/60536)
**Author:** [@tastiness6140](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tastiness6140)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/separate-artists-composer-etc-with-and/60536 "2023-03-30T06:49:57Z")
I have some fields with multi-values such as composer (%composer%), featuring artists (%featuring%), artist (%artist%), etc. I want to merge a certain field with multi-values with a separators ", " and "& ". I want mp3t… --- ## [Is it possible to make straight apostrophes the default when tagging?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-make-straight-apostrophes-the-default-when-tagging/60531)
**Author:** [@folieadeux](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/folieadeux)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-make-straight-apostrophes-the-default-when-tagging/60531 "2023-03-29T21:27:07Z")
I use mp3tag to tag my files using Musicbrainz album information. I noticed that when tagging it seems to use curly apostrophes as the default. However, I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to make straight apostrop… --- ## [Is there a way to tag Wav files without RIFF](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-tag-wav-files-without-riff/41562)
**Author:** [@bebopchamploo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bebopchamploo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-tag-wav-files-without-riff/41562 "2023-03-28T19:38:21Z")
Hi, I'm new here. I've used MP3Tag for years, it's great software, and I have never run into any trouble. But now I have. I bought a Pono, (go ahead, laugh all you want. Neil Young was very persuasive) so I could liste… --- ## [Tagging .dsf files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-dsf-files/60472)
**Author:** [@Artvandalay7](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Artvandalay7)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-dsf-files/60472 "2023-03-28T15:00:42Z")
Hello-new to the forum but I’ve used this app for years and love it. Have a current issue with tagging .dsf files, however. When I open the files in MP3Tag I have everything tagged correctly. Yet when I play them, the in… --- ## [Playlist %\_counter%](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-counter/60519)
**Author:** [@Noteworthy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Noteworthy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 10:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-counter/60519 "2023-03-28T10:48:21Z")
Venturing for the first time to construct playlists using mp3tag. From various helpful posts in this forum, have gathered the following steps to follow to construct a playlist based on music files residing in different … --- ## [Cover real.file preview is gone](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-real-file-preview-is-gone/60500)
**Author:** [@MulovMax](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MulovMax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-real-file-preview-is-gone/60500 "2023-03-27T12:55:41Z")
a cover file inside the folder is not displayed in cover preview anymore. only covers from cover tag are shown up --- ## [Renaming files with track and disk info](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-files-with-track-and-disk-info/60457)
**Author:** [@West55](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/West55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-files-with-track-and-disk-info/60457 "2023-03-23T13:48:37Z")
Hello, I'm renaming files using track and disc information, but the app insists on including the total disc number and total track number in the file name. A string of track number + track title ought to render as: 1 … --- ## [Action: remove fields then, replace fild with custom string](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-remove-fields-then-replace-fild-with-custom-string/60502)
**Author:** [@Flemming](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Flemming)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-remove-fields-then-replace-fild-with-custom-string/60502 "2023-03-26T19:20:20Z")
Hi. I am able to remove all tags except they I want using the quick action "remove fields except" with ALBUM;ALBUMARTIST;ARTIST;YEAR. I try to also use the Action group to add fields ALBUM and ALBUMARTIST and assign t… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=81) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=83)