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## ["Comment" field in Windows Explorer not shown](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/comment-field-in-windows-explorer-not-shown/47586)

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**Author:** [@ycekyll](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ycekyll)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/comment-field-in-windows-explorer-not-shown/47586 "2020-02-26T07:13:38Z")

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I noticed a peculiar thing ... I configured Windows Explorer (Win7) to show the "comments" field so that I can see the comments contained in the "comments" field of my mp3 files. But that information does not appear in …

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## [Issue running on MacOS Catalina beta](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/issue-running-on-macos-catalina-beta/46254)

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**Author:** [@henryyjjames](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/henryyjjames)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/issue-running-on-macos-catalina-beta/46254 "2020-02-25T17:49:44Z")

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I am trying to run MP3TAG on my Mac, but since I am on the developer beta version of MacOS, I am unable to. The message I am getting is “Mp3tag.app” can’t be opened because its integrity cannot be verified. - This sof…

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## [Feature Request - %\_counter% for Filename-Filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-counter-for-filename-filename/47965)

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**Author:** [@iUK](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/iUK)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-counter-for-filename-filename/47965 "2020-02-25T15:54:42Z")

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I would like to rename files sequentially in an order derived from their modified date. I.e. sorting by date, the files would be something like- File 1.mp3 File 2.mp3 I understand I could build an action with a loop …

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## [MP3Tag does not properly strip chapters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-does-not-properly-strip-chapters/47903)

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**Author:** [@Blarg](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Blarg)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-does-not-properly-strip-chapters/47903 "2020-02-25T14:07:14Z")

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After doing some extensive testing with the author of ATL we have discovered MP3Tag is not properly removing chapter data when doing strip chapters Steps to reproduce Get an MP4/M4A/M4B file containing MP4 chapters (…

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## [Control "remove fields actions"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/control-remove-fields-actions/47980)

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**Author:** [@JohnnyLED](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JohnnyLED)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/control-remove-fields-actions/47980 "2020-02-25T05:30:57Z")

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Is there a way to remove fields actions so things are NOT REMOVED from the metadata of the file, unless the fields filled in? All I want to do often times, is add a picture to the files and leave everything else alone. …

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## [Difficulty with Unknown discs on Bluesound Vault2i](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/difficulty-with-unknown-discs-on-bluesound-vault2i/47976)

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**Author:** [@Blue2i](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Blue2i)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/difficulty-with-unknown-discs-on-bluesound-vault2i/47976 "2020-02-24T20:39:29Z")

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I am not a computer guy - Though Once I'm shown how to do - I do OK. I have a Bluesound Vault 2i . I have approximately 150 Unknown discs recorded in FLAC on the hard drive. Live shows from the 60s, 70s,80s and others.…

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## [Filter to list files where folderpath matches the artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-to-list-files-where-folderpath-matches-the-artist/47973)

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**Author:** [@ThomasMeister](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ThomasMeister)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-to-list-files-where-folderpath-matches-the-artist/47973 "2020-02-24T18:08:53Z")

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Why this filter dont work with "%artist%"? Where is the mistake?

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## [Action - Trim whitespace](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-trim-whitespace/47971)

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**Author:** [@RussianMix](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RussianMix)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-trim-whitespace/47971 "2020-02-24T13:47:50Z")

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I'd like to have an action that is similar to a $trim(x) function that will remove leading and trailing whitespace (space characters) available to apply to different tag fields. Is there's way to use $trim(x) function w…

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## [Updating title field based on another field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/updating-title-field-based-on-another-field/47970)

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**Author:** [@geojay](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/geojay)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/updating-title-field-based-on-another-field/47970 "2020-02-24T12:49:50Z")

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I would like to unconditionally replace the existing Title field with the string "Episode %track%". I'm new to MP3Tag and I think I need to use the Replace Action but I can't work out what should be in the "Original" fie…

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## [Easy way to Rate Music?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easy-way-to-rate-music/47895)

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**Author:** [@sadsack5000](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sadsack5000)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 11:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easy-way-to-rate-music/47895 "2020-02-24T11:06:24Z")

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Hi, Is there any way i can add ratings to my music files quickly and easily with mp3tag? E.g. 3 stars Im not after anything cryptic, just a a straight up 1-5 rating Thanks

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## [Filter als Aktion](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-als-aktion/18244)

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**Author:** [@rheckly](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rheckly)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-als-aktion/18244 "2020-02-23T18:41:08Z")

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Hallo Ich habe verschiedene Wege geprüft, um CD-Playlisten von einem Album separat zu extrahieren - und das automatisch. Sprich ich habe ein Album, in dem ich 101 - Track 1 von Discnumber 1 habe - sowie 201 - Track 1 v…

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## [Batch edit of title field for Subaru car radio](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-edit-of-title-field-for-subaru-car-radio/47963)

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**Author:** [@fycn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fycn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-edit-of-title-field-for-subaru-car-radio/47963 "2020-02-23T21:56:52Z")

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My Subaru radio (2019 Crosstrek) reads MP3's from my USB by alphabetical title name listed in the MP3 file properties, is there a way to batch rename the title field in MP3TAG? This is how my MP3's are named (windows ex…

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## [Export M3U script to ignore sub folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-m3u-script-to-ignore-sub-folders/47955)

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**Author:** [@RussianMix](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RussianMix)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-m3u-script-to-ignore-sub-folders/47955 "2020-02-23T15:49:16Z")

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I have 500 folders i need to batch create M3U file for each folder (album), currently i use export script that looks like this $filename(m3u,ansi)#EXTM3U $loop(%\_filename\_ext%)#EXTINF:%\_length\_seconds%,%artist% - %title…

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## [iTunes specific tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-specific-tags/43769)

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**Author:** [@FLX90](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/FLX90)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-specific-tags/43769 "2020-02-23T16:27:12Z")

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Hello, I use Mp3tag to tag my whole iTunes-library (m4a-files). I want the media to look exactly like iTunes purchased m4a-files. But there are three fields I couldn't handle: Apple Store Country ('sfID') Album Titl…

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## [Create extra shortcuts in folders/playlists](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-extra-shortcuts-in-folders-playlists/47575)

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**Author:** [@Patch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Patch)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-extra-shortcuts-in-folders-playlists/47575 "2020-02-22T18:08:06Z")

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Do I understand we can use MP3Tag to sort .mp3 files into folders based on the contents of their tags... Bear with me here, because this might get a little “abstract”... :wink: I’ve always wished that I could use iTune…

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## [Discogs Oauth (1) Problem](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-oauth-1-problem/18541)

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**Author:** [@zwombie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/zwombie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 8:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-oauth-1-problem/18541 "2020-02-22T08:31:04Z")

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Hallo, seit ein paar Tage kann ich keine Anfragen bei Discogs mehr stellen. Ich erhalte immer eine “OAuth (1) 401:unauthorized” Meldung. Ich benutze die aktuelle Mp3tag Version und habe einen Discogs Account. Habe mich …

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## [Add zeros as padding to track numbers](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-zeros-as-padding-to-track-numbers/47921)

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**Author:** [@folkie46](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/folkie46)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-zeros-as-padding-to-track-numbers/47921 "2020-02-22T04:59:14Z")

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I simply want to change the track numbers in the metadata from 1, 2 3 to 01, 02, 03 etc. Can this be done quickly and easily for albums and how do I do it?

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## [How to apply a filter](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-apply-a-filter/47945)

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**Author:** [@mville](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mville)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-apply-a-filter/47945 "2020-02-21T19:46:45Z")

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How do I apply a filter if I have Auto-apply filter disabled? The auto-apply behaviour with Auto-apply filter enabled, when trying to enter complex filters with a large library, can be very annoying. Also, can we have …

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## [MP3Tag Does not replace the tag "Album Interpret" if the existing tag ends with a semicolon (;)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-does-not-replace-the-tag-album-interpret-if-the-existing-tag-ends-with-a-semicolon/47944)

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**Author:** [@andy43](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/andy43)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-does-not-replace-the-tag-album-interpret-if-the-existing-tag-ends-with-a-semicolon/47944 "2020-02-21T16:54:29Z")

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The tag Album-Interpret is not replaced by a new one, if the existing tag ends with a semicolon. The new tag-contents are simply appended to the original. I found this error using Foobar2000 to check and correct the ta…

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## [Playlist wird im Player nicht vollständig angezeigt](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-wird-im-player-nicht-vollstandig-angezeigt/47941)

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**Author:** [@Herby49](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Herby49)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-wird-im-player-nicht-vollstandig-angezeigt/47941 "2020-02-21T14:16:37Z")

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Ich habe diverse Playlisten für mein Audiosystem des PKWs erstellt, aber: Die Liste wird nicht vollständig angezeigt (die Liste selbst schon, aber beim Inhalt fehlen einige Stücke, obwohl diese im selben Verzeichnis lieg…

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## [Foo\_run environment variable](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/foo-run-environment-variable/47933)

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**Author:** [@dieme](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dieme)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/foo-run-environment-variable/47933 "2020-02-21T05:58:31Z")

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Do it is possible to add support for envinronment variabile (f.e. %temp%) to foo\_run addon? "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\\Mp3tag\\Mp3tag.exe" "$directory\_path(%path%)" or "'%'ProgramFiles(x86)'%'\\Mp3tag\\Mp3tag.exe" "$directory\_…

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## [Bulk Update Year Field with Discog/Other Sites](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bulk-update-year-field-with-discog-other-sites/15366)

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**Author:** [@lugosi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/lugosi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bulk-update-year-field-with-discog-other-sites/15366 "2020-02-20T16:37:23Z")

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Hi! I have finally decided to tackle the retagging of a fairly large library and have chosen Mp3Tag for the task (for fairly obvious reasons, I think :laughing: ) I have made good progress and am nearing the end of my …

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## [Batch update "Genre" field only](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-update-genre-field-only/47929)

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**Author:** [@rusandvi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rusandvi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 10:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-update-genre-field-only/47929 "2020-02-20T10:52:12Z")

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I have a quite big mp3 collection now, but in the beginning, it was very small, and I was foolish enough to set the genre field to "Other" for all tracks. Artist, Album, Year, Title and Track fields is perfectly set, but…

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## [Multi selecting files by mouse?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multi-selecting-files-by-mouse/47922)

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**Author:** [@SpirosG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SpirosG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multi-selecting-files-by-mouse/47922 "2020-02-19T18:51:33Z")

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Hi, is there any way to multi select files while holding pressed the left mouse button (similar to how you can multi choose files through Windows explorer)?

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## [Grouping files per folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/grouping-files-per-folder/47893)

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**Author:** [@SpirosG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SpirosG)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/grouping-files-per-folder/47893 "2020-02-19T18:30:00Z")

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Hi i wonder if there is a possibility to group files per folder and if there is a way to select all the files in the folder by clicking the group's header. I tried to find a setting about it but i can't find any. This i…

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## [Mp3tag v3.00 released](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-v3-00-released/47605)

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**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-v3-00-released/47605 "2020-01-23T16:14:05Z")

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Mp3tag v3.00 released We’ve reached v3.00 :raised\_hands: All of you who are in there since v2.50 (released in 2012) or even v2.00 (released in 2002) know how many changes, improvements, and new features went into Mp3tag…

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## [Windows Defender - Speed of loading files in MP3Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/windows-defender-speed-of-loading-files-in-mp3tag/47784)

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**Author:** [@poster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/poster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/windows-defender-speed-of-loading-files-in-mp3tag/47784 "2020-02-17T16:44:41Z")

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In the past I already noticed that the antivirus-software of windows-defender slows down the loading speed of files in MP3Tag dramatically: At this time my third-party antivirus-software (Avast) had been gotten acciden…

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## [Mp3tag cannot see covers added by Creevity Mp3 Cover Downloader](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-cannot-see-covers-added-by-creevity-mp3-cover-downloader/47890)

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**Author:** [@chrabros](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chrabros)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-cannot-see-covers-added-by-creevity-mp3-cover-downloader/47890 "2020-02-17T09:30:01Z")

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Hello, I have added some cover art to my MP3 files by Creevity Mp3 Cover Downloader(https://www.mydownloadplanet.com/v/creevity-mp3-cover-downloader/) It seems that the cover art was added sucessfully as my car can dis…

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## [Updating Itunes Soundcheck](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/updating-itunes-soundcheck/47702)

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**Author:** [@gsa999](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gsa999)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 6:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/updating-itunes-soundcheck/47702 "2020-02-17T06:15:37Z")

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Hi, I have just started had to update some ReplayGain values is a number of my older ripped albums/tracks using R128. I then ran an mp3tag action below that I have used for years $rg2sc(%REPLAYGAIN\_TRACK\_GAIN%) which u…

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## [Add genre to export output](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-genre-to-export-output/47887)

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**Author:** [@Barry](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Barry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 5:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-genre-to-export-output/47887 "2020-02-17T05:41:22Z")

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1st let me say that I am glad I stumbled upon this forum and software. Like others I have lots of songs. Just wanted to export a list with a few fields as csv file and handle it in excel. I first installed it, played …

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