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## [Bulk edit "artist" and "album artist" and "composer"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bulk-edit-artist-and-album-artist-and-composer/58564)

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**Author:** [@navarannan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/navarannan)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 3:46am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bulk-edit-artist-and-album-artist-and-composer/58564 "2022-09-24T03:46:15Z")

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Hi there I'm trying to correct tagging of my music files, 10,000+ tracks. I have multiple tracks with wrong format for artist", "album artist" and "composer" For example %albumartist% - AR Rahman needs to be correcte…

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## [Track numbers with characters to filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/track-numbers-with-characters-to-filename/58556)

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**Author:** [@Furbell](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Furbell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/track-numbers-with-characters-to-filename/58556 "2022-09-24T03:37:33Z")

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I should start by saying I have virtually no experience with regexes, so crafting my own is a bit beyond me. I've been using this regex to rename my collection and replace invalid characters with underscores. $validate(…

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## [Benötige Hilfe zu Tag-Panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/benotige-hilfe-zu-tag-panel/58559)

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**Author:** [@Engelbert2000](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Engelbert2000)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/benotige-hilfe-zu-tag-panel/58559 "2022-09-23T12:08:53Z")

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Hallo, benutze seit Jahren mp3tag, jedoch habe ich nun ein Problem. Habe meinen Computer neu aufgesetzt. mp3tag 3.17 installiert. Nun zeigt er mir in der linke Seite nur noch eine Liste an, in der jedoch beim bearbeiten …

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## [Tag Sources Discogs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-sources-discogs/58563)

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**Author:** [@bill56](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bill56)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 11:24am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-sources-discogs/58563 "2022-09-23T11:24:57Z")

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Some of my album info is not found on Discogs but when I go to their website it is clearly there. Any idea what I can do?

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## [Batch convert specified content of a tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-convert-specified-content-of-a-tag/58561)

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**Author:** [@AdamHuemer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AdamHuemer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 11:20am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-convert-specified-content-of-a-tag/58561 "2022-09-23T11:20:06Z")

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Hello people, I want to batch change a tag (like genre) with specified content like "Theoldone" to "Thenewone". All (genre) tags which do not have the content "Theoldone" should remain untouched during the batch process…

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## [Unknown Album: Completing Meta Data](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unknown-album-completing-meta-data/58554)

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**Author:** [@rgould](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rgould)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 7:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unknown-album-completing-meta-data/58554 "2022-09-23T07:05:38Z")

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About 50% of the albums I rip end up being labeled "Unknown". I don't know why that is, since they are mainstream Classical albums, but often they are newer albums and so perhaps they haven't been tagged yet. In any ev…

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## [iOS or iPad version?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ios-or-ipad-version/58525)

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**Author:** [@ReefHound](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ReefHound)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ios-or-ipad-version/58525 "2022-09-21T21:44:19Z")

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I know there is a Mac version but will that run on an iPad or is there a version that will? Sorry, I am a bit oblivious to the iOS universe.

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## [Jahr aus Pfad als Aktion importieren](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/jahr-aus-pfad-als-aktion-importieren/58539)

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**Author:** [@ehrlacher](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ehrlacher)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/jahr-aus-pfad-als-aktion-importieren/58539 "2022-09-21T12:40:56Z")

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Hallo, wahrscheinlich habe ich seit einer Stunde ein Brett vor dem Kopf: Ich möchte das Jahr eines Albums aus dem Pfad importieren, Beispiel: Pfad ABBA\\1974 - Waterloo\\Waterloo.mp3 Über den Konverter "Dateiname - Ta…

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## [Liste leeren bzw. 'Entfernen'](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/liste-leeren-bzw-entfernen/58546)

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**Author:** [@gopl](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gopl)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/liste-leeren-bzw-entfernen/58546 "2022-09-21T15:39:10Z")

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Bisher kann ich eine volle Liste nur leeren, indem ich einen Rechtsklick auf die selektierten Einträge mache und dann auf 'Entfernen' klicke. Wäre toll, wenn es dafür ein Icon in der Symbolleiste gäbe - einen Besen, Han…

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## [Icons und Beschreibungen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/icons-und-beschreibungen/58547)

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**Author:** [@gopl](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gopl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/icons-und-beschreibungen/58547 "2022-09-21T14:56:50Z")

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Da die Icons in der Symbolleiste i.d.R. viel Text haben, kann man den Text wahrscheinlich nicht sinnvoll anzeigen lassen. Aber es wäre super, wenn die Beschreibungen wenigstens in dem 'Symbolleiste anpassen ...'-Sheet a…

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## [Update/Laden/Installieren](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/update-laden-installieren/58548)

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**Author:** [@gopl](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gopl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/update-laden-installieren/58548 "2022-09-21T15:02:53Z")

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Wenn die Update-Info kommt, klicke ich auf den Dialog, es wird geladen und dann erscheint der Installationsbutton ohne Text (Mojave) :

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## [How to only get RecordingID from MusicBrainz?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-only-get-recordingid-from-musicbrainz/58543)

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**Author:** [@LWiv7](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LWiv7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-only-get-recordingid-from-musicbrainz/58543 "2022-09-21T14:23:27Z")

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Automatedly for each song I select in MP3Tag. I only want it and don't want to deselect options in each song.

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## [Cut After \<specified character\> (also Cut Before)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cut-after-specified-character-also-cut-before/58528)

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**Author:** [@scott](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/scott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 5:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cut-after-specified-character-also-cut-before/58528 "2022-09-20T05:41:01Z")

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Hi, How do I cut all characters after - also, How do I cut all characters before - Thanks!

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## [Wie importiert man FrontCover mit wechselnder Nummer mithilfe einer Aktion?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wie-importiert-man-frontcover-mit-wechselnder-nummer-mithilfe-einer-aktion/58534)

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**Author:** [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wie-importiert-man-frontcover-mit-wechselnder-nummer-mithilfe-einer-aktion/58534 "2022-09-20T16:18:19Z")

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Ich scheine aktuell ein Brett vor dem Kopf zu haben. Wie importiert man mit Hilfe einer Aktion das jeweils "errechnete" FrontCover, welches von FrontCover001.jpg bis FrontCover150.jpg benannt ist? Ich dachte, ich kö…

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## [How are cover pictures tagged to an .mp3?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-are-cover-pictures-tagged-to-an-mp3/58535)

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**Author:** [@mgew](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mgew)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-are-cover-pictures-tagged-to-an-mp3/58535 "2022-09-20T15:47:07Z")

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I downloaded the software a few days ago and very quickly found out how to use the parts I need. The numbering wizard is so helpful. It didn't seem to be available altering the tags in Windows 10. One question: How are…

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## [Adding numbers (01, 02...) to track names](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-numbers-01-02-to-track-names/58524)

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**Author:** [@Stallion777](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Stallion777)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-numbers-01-02-to-track-names/58524 "2022-09-20T14:59:42Z")

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Ive seen some posts trying to answer this question, and I guess I'm dense, but I'm not getting the answers. The answers have symbols like && and what not, but they don't answer my question. If I give an actual example, c…

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## [Remove identical text from all files (Action?)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-identical-text-from-all-files-action/58532)

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**Author:** [@ondarocks](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ondarocks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-identical-text-from-all-files-action/58532 "2022-09-20T14:30:42Z")

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I have multiple track names formatted like this: Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) (Remastered 1999) All files have (Remastered 1999) in the tag. I want (Remastered 1999) removed from all. I'm thin…

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## [Set Artist to Album Artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/set-artist-to-album-artist/58526)

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**Author:** [@Eqnesto](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Eqnesto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/set-artist-to-album-artist/58526 "2022-09-20T01:21:42Z")

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How can I make the Album Artist field to use the same as the Artist field?

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## [Tagging greek songs mp3s for Lyrics progs and apps](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-greek-songs-mp3s-for-lyrics-progs-and-apps/58504)

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**Author:** [@mpampis](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mpampis)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-greek-songs-mp3s-for-lyrics-progs-and-apps/58504 "2022-09-19T15:59:40Z")

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How should i tag greek songs mp3s so that lyrics programms ( e.g musixmatch, cu lrc plugin at kodi ) can search for the lyrics and displayed them ? Should i use greek characters for the words or the greek words written …

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## [Remove Parentesis & Square Brackets Content](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-parentesis-square-brackets-content/58521)

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**Author:** [@Eqnesto](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Eqnesto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-parentesis-square-brackets-content/58521 "2022-09-19T15:46:27Z")

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Can someone please help on how to remove parentesis and square brackets content using automation? How it is: Angels (Beethoven AI) \[XXV\] How I want it to be: Angels Thanks!

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## [Feature Request / Question - Tag-Filename saved string display](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-question-tag-filename-saved-string-display/58520)

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**Author:** [@haloeight](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/haloeight)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-question-tag-filename-saved-string-display/58520 "2022-09-19T14:34:59Z")

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Is there a way to show the name of saved format strings instead of the strings themselves in the Tag-Filename screen? I can't find an option to specify this. If not currently possible, can I suggest this as a featu…

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## [Selecting a part of the track list (from discogs) to record tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/selecting-a-part-of-the-track-list-from-discogs-to-record-tags/58516)

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**Author:** [@Reniont](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Reniont)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/selecting-a-part-of-the-track-list-from-discogs-to-record-tags/58516 "2022-09-19T13:27:12Z")

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Hi all. Tell me, please, how to assign tags from a certain part of the track list of an edition to files when choosing a discogs tag source? For example:

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## [Strip all accents from accented characters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strip-all-accents-from-accented-characters/58514)

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**Author:** [@steve1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/steve1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strip-all-accents-from-accented-characters/58514 "2022-09-19T12:12:08Z")

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Is there a way to strip all accents from accented characters (for example: à, è, ì, ò, ù, À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù = a, e, i, o, u A, E, I, O, U)

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## [How to fix ERROR: MP3 header parse error](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-fix-error-mp3-header-parse-error/58511)

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**Author:** [@Slama](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Slama)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-fix-error-mp3-header-parse-error/58511 "2022-09-18T20:22:34Z")

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I have 7 files displaying ERROR: MP3 header parse error and 3 files that show nothing other than file name. All files will play in VLC but they are not even visible in Davinci Resolve. I suspect error/missing meta-data i…

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## [New user question for Mac OS MP3TAG](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-user-question-for-mac-os-mp3tag/58509)

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**Author:** [@Boomzilla](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Boomzilla)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-user-question-for-mac-os-mp3tag/58509 "2022-09-18T18:24:56Z")

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I'm a brand new user of mp3tag on my MacBook Pro. I know that this seems a stupid question, but it is NOT covered, so far as I can tell in the FAQs (it's probably too basic). I've dragged & dropped some files to the mp…

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## [Cannot tag m4b file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-tag-m4b-file/58507)

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**Author:** [@DarthDobber](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DarthDobber)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-tag-m4b-file/58507 "2022-09-18T17:05:06Z")

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I have gone through multiple threads concerning this issue and I am still at a loss for a solution. The problem is that I have one m4b file that gives the "File cannot be opened for writing" error. Here are the details…

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## [\[File\] cannot be opened for writing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-cannot-be-opened-for-writing/18437)

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**Author:** [@Kyte\_Logan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Kyte_Logan)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-cannot-be-opened-for-writing/18437 "2022-09-15T15:50:19Z")

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I’ve been getting the following error message a lot lately: “\[File\] cannot be opened for writing.” Sometimes a computer reboot or program close/restart fixes the problem for a while, but it always comes back and then g…

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## [Why should Mp3tagError.log be locked?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/why-should-mp3tagerror-log-be-locked/44986)

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**Author:** [@zappaphone](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/zappaphone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/why-should-mp3tagerror-log-be-locked/44986 "2022-09-18T16:19:12Z")

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I have installed Mp3tag as portable and I store it in OneDrive so I can have it on all computers I use. Whenever I have Mp3tag open, OneDrive will change status to show that there are changes and stays that way until I …

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## [MP3TAG - MAC edition: Error and won't launch](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-mac-edition-error-and-wont-launch/58460)

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**Author:** [@Pat](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Pat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 7:33am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-mac-edition-error-and-wont-launch/58460 "2022-09-18T07:33:58Z")

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Hi Folks, I am new to MP3TAG and try to launch the trial on a MAC computer. I have downloaded version 1.6.1 and unzipped it into the /Applications folder. However when launching I get an error message telling me to move…

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## [Feature Request: Tree View with Drag and Drop support](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-tree-view-with-drag-and-drop-support/58474)

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**Author:** [@djquartz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/djquartz)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-tree-view-with-drag-and-drop-support/58474 "2022-09-17T22:50:55Z")

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A folder tree view would be very helpful for moving files quickly after completing tag edits & file renaming. It could be turned on and off just like the tag panel and would be displayed in that column.

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