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## [File size after tagging / duplicate files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-size-after-tagging-duplicate-files/57579)

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**Author:** [@vito](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/vito)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-size-after-tagging-duplicate-files/57579 "2022-06-09T23:26:06Z")

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Hello, I'm using a Mac and it seems that once I've tagged & saved my songs it duplicates the number of files on my desktop. For example, if I tag 20 songs and I do a WeTransfer to send them to someone, it transfers 40 fi…

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## [Add a space after a period if none exists in %comment% while filtering terms like U.S.A](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-a-space-after-a-period-if-none-exists-in-comment-while-filtering-terms-like-u-s-a/57522)

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**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-a-space-after-a-period-if-none-exists-in-comment-while-filtering-terms-like-u-s-a/57522 "2022-06-09T18:41:12Z")

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Hello, I searched and was surprised I could not find a solution for this. I am trying to figure out how to add a space after a period in my %comment% field. For Example: "Test is what I like to use.Using test is good.H…

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## [How to Disable AUT PLAY?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-disable-aut-play/57581)

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**Author:** [@rhaney](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rhaney)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-disable-aut-play/57581 "2022-06-09T18:30:24Z")

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When I am tagging files, how can I disable my desktop audio player from playing the actual song? It is annoying that whenever I click to edit a title, etc that my player opens up and plays the file and then it will not l…

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## [Regex help - retain only the first artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/regex-help-retain-only-the-first-artist/57543)

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**Author:** [@arsaboo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/arsaboo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/regex-help-retain-only-the-first-artist/57543 "2022-06-09T14:31:25Z")

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Some of my tracks have multiple album artists (separated by \\\\), e.g., Lata Mangeshkar\\\\Kishore Kumar. I would like to replace the same with only the first artist, i.e., Lata Mangeshkar. I tried the following regular ex…

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## [In macOS version, only one Separator (instance) possible](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/in-macos-version-only-one-separator-instance-possible/57573)

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**Author:** [@DavidEsp](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DavidEsp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/in-macos-version-only-one-separator-instance-possible/57573 "2022-06-09T14:13:36Z")

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In Preferences \> Tag Panel If I add one instance of \_SEPARATOR that works fine (as specified here) But if I try to add another one, it refuses, with error: SEPARATOR is already used for field "Separator". This …

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## [Mp3tag v3.15 and v3.16 released](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-v3-15-and-v3-16-released/57379)

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**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-v3-15-and-v3-16-released/57379 "2022-05-30T14:36:14Z")

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Mp3tag v3.15 released I've just released Mp3tag v3.15 and wanted to outline some of the new features and changes: Support for 64-bit Mp3tag now comes in two versions, the existing 32-bit and a new 64-bit version. To mak…

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## [Dropping new files cancels selection of old ones and brings the view to the top of the list of files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dropping-new-files-cancels-selection-of-old-ones-and-brings-the-view-to-the-top-of-the-list-of-files/50196)

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**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dropping-new-files-cancels-selection-of-old-ones-and-brings-the-view-to-the-top-of-the-list-of-files/50196 "2022-06-09T01:00:49Z")

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If the user has a list of files that takes more than the vertical space of one main window \[i.e. a situation when the user has to scroll to see some of them\], then two things will happen when even more files will be adde…

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## [Downloading Mp3tag v3.16 Problems](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/downloading-mp3tag-v3-16-problems/57551)

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**Author:** [@0191402](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/0191402)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/downloading-mp3tag-v3-16-problems/57551 "2022-06-08T17:40:12Z")

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Hi I'm trying to download the latest version of Mp3tag v3.16 and I'm getting the following error reported; I have tried downloading on various web browsers i.e. Firefox, Edge and Chrome but I'm getting the same error on…

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## [Tools non-alphabetical order is counter-productive](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tools-non-alphabetical-order-is-counter-productive/57565)

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**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tools-non-alphabetical-order-is-counter-productive/57565 "2022-06-08T16:51:53Z")

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There are all those configurable feature and settings available at File \> Options I my opinion it would be time saving for the user if all those entries were listed in an alphabetical order. Because that list a little …

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## [Mp3tag window gets blocked when using a Tools entry to switch from filehandler](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-window-gets-blocked-when-using-a-tools-entry-to-switch-from-filehandler/57563)

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**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-window-gets-blocked-when-using-a-tools-entry-to-switch-from-filehandler/57563 "2022-06-08T16:29:52Z")

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I often do such operation: #1\] see that some file on the list in main window of Mp3tag is in a wrong DIRECTORY #2\] highlight that file #3\] execute with pressing of CTRL + 1 a shortcut from an entry set at File \> Optio…

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## [Tools and Tools and more Tools](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tools-and-tools-and-more-tools/57564)

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**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tools-and-tools-and-more-tools/57564 "2022-06-08T14:29:46Z")

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The is this configurable feature available at File \> Options \> Tools I remember years ago, that this double usage of Tools was confusing for me. And confusion is counterproductive. So I just do not understand why there…

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## [Playlist für jedes Verzeichnis erstellen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-fur-jedes-verzeichnis-erstellen/57562)

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**Author:** [@Matt-Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Matt-Tag)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-fur-jedes-verzeichnis-erstellen/57562 "2022-06-08T12:44:03Z")

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Hi zusammen, hab gerade die Beiträge hier gelesen. Gibts so eine Anleitung auch für den Mac, ggf. über Terminaleingabe ? hab mir MP3Tag gearde aus dem Macstore geholt, hab mich hier eingelesen und finde die Tagmöglichk…

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## ["Check for new version..." is broken](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/check-for-new-version-is-broken/57561)

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**Author:** [@Alcahest](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Alcahest)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/check-for-new-version-is-broken/57561 "2022-06-08T12:08:35Z")

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Hello , on v3.16 and Win7 32bit, "Check for new version.." does nothing anymore, no box shows up at all, no error, nothing. In event manager an event is logged "SCHANNEL fatal error which indicates a TLS cypher mismatch…

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## [Can Mp3tag start up with no directory?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-mp3tag-start-up-with-no-directory/57550)

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**Author:** [@donwiss](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/donwiss)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-mp3tag-start-up-with-no-directory/57550 "2022-06-07T21:51:44Z")

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I'd like to start up with no directory. It takes time to read in a directory that I'm not interested in editing. On File -\> Options -\> Directories. I have no Favorite Directory, and start from this directory is unchecked…

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## [Groove won't let me play any mp3 after I edit it in mp3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/groove-wont-let-me-play-any-mp3-after-i-edit-it-in-mp3tag/57554)

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**Author:** [@trappy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/trappy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/groove-wont-let-me-play-any-mp3-after-i-edit-it-in-mp3tag/57554 "2022-06-07T18:08:38Z")

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## [Convert -\> Tag - Filename - renaming a folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-filename-renaming-a-folder/57548)

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**Author:** [@jura64](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jura64)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-filename-renaming-a-folder/57548 "2022-06-06T19:26:11Z")

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Hello, I have a problem after installing v3.16. Using the "Convert" -\> "Tag - Filename" option, the program creates a new directory path by removing the space character " " from the folder name. Example: D:\\ Mp3\\ dir…

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## [Kurzwahlbuttons in Menubar zur eigenen Konfiguration anbieten](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/kurzwahlbuttons-in-menubar-zur-eigenen-konfiguration-anbieten/57539)

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**Author:** [@papi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/papi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/kurzwahlbuttons-in-menubar-zur-eigenen-konfiguration-anbieten/57539 "2022-06-06T14:34:00Z")

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Hi Florian, es wäre total praktisch, wenn in der Toolbar einige Kurzwahlbuttons/Schaltflächen angeboten würden, die man vielleicht im Konfig-Menu mit eigenen Funktionen bzw. angelegten Aktionen belegen könnte. Ich habe…

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## [Tags change a mp3 sample peak level?!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-change-a-mp3-sample-peak-level/57521)

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**Author:** [@leonsk1978](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/leonsk1978)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-change-a-mp3-sample-peak-level/57521 "2022-06-06T13:08:31Z")

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So just have a tagless mp3 that has a sample peak of 0db then add a tag to it & check both versions in a program like izotope rx9 it went from 0.00db to +0.72db! Why are tags affecting sample peak levels?

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## [Regular Expressions ... Unterscheidung, womit ein %artist% beginnt](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/regular-expressions-unterscheidung-womit-ein-artist-beginnt/57540)

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**Author:** [@Alhifi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Alhifi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/regular-expressions-unterscheidung-womit-ein-artist-beginnt/57540 "2022-06-06T13:02:24Z")

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Hallo MP3Tag-Profis, ich habe MP3 und MP4-Dateien, die ich mit MP3Tag bearbeite. Ist alles korrekt, sortiert der folgende String die Dateien auf eine von zwei externen SSDs, quasi SSD1 nur Musik, SSD2 nur Videos, funkti…

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## [Individuelle Aktion - wiederholenden Text anders behandeln](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/individuelle-aktion-wiederholenden-text-anders-behandeln/57538)

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**Author:** [@S11](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/S11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 10:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/individuelle-aktion-wiederholenden-text-anders-behandeln/57538 "2022-06-06T10:59:53Z")

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Moin, ich bin überfordert mit der Programmierung einer speziellen Aktion. Ich möchte, dass ein wiederholender Ausdruck innerhalb eines Tags anders verarbeitet wird. Bsp: "123,abc,def" -\> "123 - abc feat. def" das ers…

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## [Shortcut mp3tag disappeared with Windos 11](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/shortcut-mp3tag-disappeared-with-windos-11/57525)

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**Author:** [@Alecks33](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Alecks33)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/shortcut-mp3tag-disappeared-with-windos-11/57525 "2022-06-06T09:45:11Z")

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Good morning, Before, with a right click on a folder, appeared a shortcut mp3tag that opened the files of the folder in mp3tag. I switched to Windows 11 and this shortcut no longer exists unless I right-click on the co…

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## [Length (duration) calculation for MP4 files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/length-duration-calculation-for-mp4-files/57527)

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**Author:** [@CamdenTommy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/CamdenTommy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/length-duration-calculation-for-mp4-files/57527 "2022-06-06T07:32:06Z")

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This may not be a new report, but I did a quick check and didn't find it so here goes: I have an MP4 file where there's a discrepancy between the calculated length in MP3Tag and the length as reported by both VLC Media …

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## [BPM tag question for ALAC (.m4a) files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bpm-tag-question-for-alac-m4a-files/57528)

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**Author:** [@Ninja\_Theory](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ninja_Theory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bpm-tag-question-for-alac-m4a-files/57528 "2022-06-06T07:18:22Z")

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Hi can anyone explain why MP3Tag shows BPM files as follows for ALAC/m4a files: BPM tagged by Mixed in Key, Rekordbox etc. = 125 or 125.50 // but MP3Tag shows the same BPM value as: 00125 BPM It does not seem to be an …

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## [Help writing action group to rename file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-writing-action-group-to-rename-file/57498)

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**Author:** [@Citizen\_Snips](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Citizen_Snips)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-writing-action-group-to-rename-file/57498 "2022-06-06T07:15:37Z")

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I have a collection of podcast files with filenames similar to the following: ADV1104544195.mp3 The numbers after ADV are random but the filename length is fixed, although I don't think this actually matters for what I…

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## [Multiple line field that allows pulldown options for the Tag Panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-line-field-that-allows-pulldown-options-for-the-tag-panel/57526)

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**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-line-field-that-allows-pulldown-options-for-the-tag-panel/57526 "2022-06-05T18:55:09Z")

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It would be great if I could use the drop down function to chose the various values contained in the fields of the items selected/highlighted. For some reason, there is no pulldown like there would be if the field size …

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## [Icon not showing in Taskbar when launched via context menu](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/icon-not-showing-in-taskbar-when-launched-via-context-menu/55645)

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**Author:** [@Olexijl](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Olexijl)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/icon-not-showing-in-taskbar-when-launched-via-context-menu/55645 "2022-06-05T11:19:33Z")

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Hello there, I know, there is apparently a thread for this (see Icon not showing in Task Bar - Win 11 - #3), but this thread was autoclosed, so I cant add any replies. So I installed MP3tag on Win11 and if I launch thi…

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## [Is there a way to copy tag(s) from one file to the rest of the files in the folder, systematically?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-copy-tag-s-from-one-file-to-the-rest-of-the-files-in-the-folder-systematically/57510)

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**Author:** [@Voxtopass](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Voxtopass)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-copy-tag-s-from-one-file-to-the-rest-of-the-files-in-the-folder-systematically/57510 "2022-06-05T11:27:54Z")

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I have albums separated into folders, but in a lot of folders only the first track has tags like "artist" or "composer". I would like all files in each album folder to have all the same tags. However, I have a lot of fol…

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## [Album Art not Showing up](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-not-showing-up/57519)

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**Author:** [@SethJams](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SethJams)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-art-not-showing-up/57519 "2022-06-04T22:40:58Z")

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It looks like it should be working but nothing shows up on any device I play the tracks on. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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## [Question about after using trial version](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/question-about-after-using-trial-version/57516)

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**Author:** [@K.Jo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/K.Jo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 10:50am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/question-about-after-using-trial-version/57516 "2022-06-04T10:50:50Z")

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Hello. This is K. Jo I am using MP3TAG trial version right now. I write this letter as I have a question. If I do not use this application after the trial version, will I not be charged? Or is it automatically renew…

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## [\[X\] Fehler beim Speichern in Verzeichnis beginnend mit Leerzeichen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/x-fehler-beim-speichern-in-verzeichnis-beginnend-mit-leerzeichen/57514)

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**Author:** [@striegi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/striegi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 6:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/x-fehler-beim-speichern-in-verzeichnis-beginnend-mit-leerzeichen/57514 "2022-06-04T06:39:02Z")

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Beim Ändern der Dateinamen oder beim Abpeichern eines Covers in Verzeichnisstrukturen, die mit einer Leerstelle beginnen, wird ein neues Verzeichnis ohne diese Leerstelle erzeugt. (z.B. aus 'C:\\Musik\\ Interpret\\Album' w…

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