# Latest **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=41&state=muted [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 42 --- ## [Wrong documentation for Manage Covers keyboard shortcut](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wrong-documentation-for-manage-covers-keyboard-shortcut/69434)
**Author:** [@Dypsis](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Dypsis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wrong-documentation-for-manage-covers-keyboard-shortcut/69434 "2025-08-15T22:51:32Z")
I’m a bit confused about the new “Manage Covers” implementation. It says in the release notes that you can access it via Ctrl+Shift+M, but Mp3tag suggests to use Ctrl+Alt+M. Neither of these work for me. I’ve been a… --- ## [Automatically Remove and Re-Add Read-Only Attribute](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatically-remove-and-re-add-read-only-attribute/69431)
**Author:** [@brian\_mp3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/brian_mp3tag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatically-remove-and-re-add-read-only-attribute/69431 "2025-08-15T17:50:17Z")
After poking around the forum, I found a work-around for what I am trying to do on Is there a way to write protect the music files in MP3Tag - #5 by poster . Creating the “Mark Read-Only” tool that uses Windows’ attrib… --- ## [Write Tags for MP3 for files created by DbPowerAmp](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/write-tags-for-mp3-for-files-created-by-dbpoweramp/69429)
**Author:** [@OldRcGuy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/OldRcGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/write-tags-for-mp3-for-files-created-by-dbpoweramp/69429 "2025-08-15T16:10:34Z")
I have been using MP3 Tag for a while now and I love the program. I just started experiencing some problems writing Tag info to the files because they are locked by DbPowerAmp. I understand that the original program pr… --- ## [Removing Text in Title](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-text-in-title/69426)
**Author:** [@vmcreator](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/vmcreator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-text-in-title/69426 "2025-08-15T13:50:48Z")
I have hundreds of tracks that need the Title Trimmed at the front and the rear: e.g. = David Bowie - Jean Genie - 1972 convert to Jean Genie. Basically a mid string sort of solution. --- ## [Add \* to filter field list to make it more public](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-to-filter-field-list-to-make-it-more-public/69417)
**Author:** [@ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ohrenkino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 7:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-to-filter-field-list-to-make-it-more-public/69417 "2025-08-15T07:53:28Z")
While trying to deal with the problem in this thread: which in the end used the \* in the filter to address any field. It took me a while and several failed attempts (with \_ALL or \_TAG) until I finally consulted the do… --- ## [No metadata in flac files after cover has been added](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-metadata-in-flac-files-after-cover-has-been-added/69418)
**Author:** [@Masquerade](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Masquerade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/no-metadata-in-flac-files-after-cover-has-been-added/69418 "2025-08-14T11:10:38Z")
Tremor, How did you fix the metadate issue? I have over the last two days started to experience the very strange issue of Windows losing the metadata of 13 songs as soon as I add an album cover and save the files. If I… --- ## [Strange result after using the filter](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strange-result-after-using-the-filter/69410)
**Author:** [@tornrock](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tornrock)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strange-result-after-using-the-filter/69410 "2025-08-14T17:50:09Z")
Hi everybody I’m new with mp3tag, so I need help for a little problem. I used the Filter function to display informations about a precise singer. This musician has two mp3 files on Windows explorer, each of them on two… --- ## [Problems with jpg covers in progressive format](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problems-with-jpg-covers-in-progressive-format/69404)
**Author:** [@Doug48](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Doug48)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problems-with-jpg-covers-in-progressive-format/69404 "2025-08-14T13:25:21Z")
I have suggestion for a very related subject. When a cover is downloaded the internet the Jpg may be Progressive jpg. A lot of music players (mine is a Sony) the jpg should be a baseline format. I have to use Photoshop t… --- ## [How does padding and the "Optimize FLAC" feature work?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-does-padding-and-the-optimize-flac-feature-work/65848)
**Author:** [@Tremor](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Tremor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-does-padding-and-the-optimize-flac-feature-work/65848 "2024-09-07T11:56:31Z")
I recently figured out how to fix the issue I was having with a few releases that pertained to Windows not displaying metadata. That lead me down the padding rabbit hole, but I would like this explained from a more techn… --- ## [Make %artist% placeholder encompass multiple artist tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/make-artist-placeholder-encompass-multiple-artist-tags/69407)
**Author:** [@AgreementElevate770](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AgreementElevate770)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/make-artist-placeholder-encompass-multiple-artist-tags/69407 "2025-08-13T17:13:07Z")
Hi, this is a follow-up to my order thread, is it possible to have mp3Tag encompass all artist tags (more than 2) when using the %artist% placeholder? Right now it seems to only encompass the first one. Thanks --- ## [Reorder artist tag with action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reorder-artist-tag-with-action/69406)
**Author:** [@AgreementElevate770](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AgreementElevate770)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reorder-artist-tag-with-action/69406 "2025-08-13T15:19:30Z")
Hi, for context I have lots of music files from the same artist, a lot of them are collabs and I’d like to set their name as the first artist tag, instead of the other artist(s) they collabed with. for example, I have 5… --- ## [How to put line 1 from a text file into a TAG](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-put-line-1-from-a-text-file-into-a-tag/69397)
**Author:** [@popmarter1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/popmarter1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-put-line-1-from-a-text-file-into-a-tag/69397 "2025-08-13T14:11:51Z")
I have a text-file with a lot of info, but the start is always something like this: Pepi Ginsberg November 14, 2009 Schubas Tavern Chicago, Illinois The first line is always the ARTIST. Can I use an ACTION to put th… --- ## [Mp3Tag is not exporting all my cover art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-is-not-exporting-all-my-cover-art/69294)
**Author:** [@Aniconomics](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Aniconomics)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-is-not-exporting-all-my-cover-art/69294 "2025-08-13T14:11:06Z")
I highlight all my songs, press on actions (quick) and move through the ok prompts. Then most of the cover art is exported to a specific directory on my pc. I have 178 song highlighted but only 112 covers are exported… --- ## [ISRC does not save](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/isrc-does-not-save/69399)
**Author:** [@Wancieho](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Wancieho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 9:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/isrc-does-not-save/69399 "2025-08-13T09:27:46Z")
I found 2 posts on the community feedback talking about this same issue. I have tried all the solutions, like deleting and recreating fields etc., but no matter what I do the ISRC WILL NOT SAVE. I am using the ISRC\_Edito… --- ## [New to mp3tag and getting error I don't know how to fix](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-to-mp3tag-and-getting-error-i-dont-know-how-to-fix/69394)
**Author:** [@brownan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/brownan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 5:11am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-to-mp3tag-and-getting-error-i-dont-know-how-to-fix/69394 "2025-08-13T05:11:24Z")
Hi All, I’m new to mp3tag and fairly new to tagging in general. I scanned my directory of 2000+ songs and 14 songs came up with this error: ID3v2 tag parse error (frame contains non-text data) ; ID3v1 (ID3v1 !BAD ID3… --- ## [I need help about album cover not showing in Explorer or Player](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/i-need-help-about-album-cover-not-showing-in-explorer-or-player/69392)
**Author:** [@Edroy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Edroy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/i-need-help-about-album-cover-not-showing-in-explorer-or-player/69392 "2025-08-12T18:00:16Z")
Hello i have a lot of FLAC and WAV music folders and since i reinstalled Windows 11 a few cover arts are not showing anymore. When i load them into mp3tag, they are there. I tried to clear the thumbnail chache, and remov… --- ## [How do I contact a poster?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-contact-a-poster/69386)
**Author:** [@musicollector](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/musicollector)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-contact-a-poster/69386 "2025-08-12T16:35:57Z")
Specifically, LyricsLover. --- ## [How to prevent duplicate tags in Websources Script?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-prevent-duplicate-tags-in-websources-script/56417)
**Author:** [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-prevent-duplicate-tags-in-websources-script/56417 "2025-08-11T20:49:32Z")
I am facing the following problem in a Websources Script: When I loop through a JSON result file with this code snippet OutputTo "SOLOIST" # A Solo artist can play the same instrument on different days json\_se… --- ## [Change next folder button](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-next-folder-button/4790)
**Author:** [@0perator](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/0perator)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-next-folder-button/4790 "2025-08-11T20:44:25Z")
Hi, While mp3tag has been already amazingly well designed, the opening next folder button might be a good idea. That’s when going through a longer folder with album folders, one has to use Change folder button and scro… --- ## [Delete everything after given text](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/delete-everything-after-given-text/69378)
**Author:** [@chayes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chayes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/delete-everything-after-given-text/69378 "2025-08-11T19:38:30Z")
Hi All I'm trying to tidy my filenames. You very kindly helped previously. In the majority of my filenames I have a year in brackets. It's always in the form (19xx). I'd like to run an action to identify the date wher… --- ## [Enable to read & write ID3V2](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enable-to-read-write-id3v2/69383)
**Author:** [@DjSurda](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DjSurda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enable-to-read-write-id3v2/69383 "2025-08-11T19:22:49Z")
Hello I recently have installed the latest MP3tagg version for MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6 on my old iMac. I already have installed this version in a laptop but it seems has been dead, so I though to install it on my iMac… --- ## [Replacing text in Title. From \[ \] to ( )](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replacing-text-in-title-from-to/69377)
**Author:** [@acidblue0](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/acidblue0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replacing-text-in-title-from-to/69377 "2025-08-11T16:21:47Z")
How to I replace \[ \] to ( ) example song \[Live 1978\] to song (Live 1978) I just can't figure it out. I keep getting errors. Thanks --- ## [Get info from textfile as Action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/get-info-from-textfile-as-action/69366)
**Author:** [@popmarter1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/popmarter1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/get-info-from-textfile-as-action/69366 "2025-08-10T13:54:54Z")
I have a .txt-file with all titels from songs. They are listed simply under eachother in a list. With Convert Textfile to Tag I can add those to the tag Title. While that works perfect, I prefer to have it as a action.… --- ## [How to know in which tagg version a file's metadata is written](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-know-in-which-tagg-version-a-files-metadata-is-written/69371)
**Author:** [@DjSurda](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DjSurda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-know-in-which-tagg-version-a-files-metadata-is-written/69371 "2025-08-10T11:48:57Z")
Hello In options/configuration I can select the Tagg Versions I want MP3tag to read/write etc. But when I see the metadata of a track “cmd+t” it does not show which tagg versions the track is using (as Windows versi… --- ## [Change language in MP3tag Mac Version](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-language-in-mp3tag-mac-version/69370)
**Author:** [@DjSurda](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DjSurda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 10:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-language-in-mp3tag-mac-version/69370 "2025-08-10T10:48:46Z")
Hello My MP3tag installation is in Spanish. “Cmd+,” (options/configuration) does not have a language feature. How can I change the language? Thank you --- ## [Album media type (extension) and genre](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-media-type-extension-and-genre/69350)
**Author:** [@pdv9](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pdv9)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-media-type-extension-and-genre/69350 "2025-08-09T23:12:36Z")
I use Actions to rename my album folders and then also the songs in them, which ensures all files in the original folder stay within the renamed folder. My requests / questions are that I would like to include informati… --- ## [Simple batch playlists again](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/simple-batch-playlists-again/69359)
**Author:** [@hamz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hamz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 8:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/simple-batch-playlists-again/69359 "2025-08-09T08:39:05Z")
Hi there, I have been reading the documentation and forum, but still cannot figure out how to create batch playlists —mainly, because the answers are pretty complex for my limiting coding skills. I need the following:… --- ## [Konverter: Speichern des Format Strings schon bei Preview](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/konverter-speichern-des-format-strings-schon-bei-preview/69356)
**Author:** [@poster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/poster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/konverter-speichern-des-format-strings-schon-bei-preview/69356 "2025-08-08T16:58:21Z")
Formatstrings teste ich fast immer im Konverter bevor ich eine Aktion daraus mache. Dabei führe ich den Konvertierungsvorgang nicht aus sondern beschränke mich fast immer auf die Vorschau. Bei diesen Testvorgängen muss … --- ## [Tags u. eigene Spalten in MP3Tag und MediaMonkey synchronisieren](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-u-eigene-spalten-in-mp3tag-und-mediamonkey-synchronisieren/69353)
**Author:** [@BlackEagle65](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BlackEagle65)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-u-eigene-spalten-in-mp3tag-und-mediamonkey-synchronisieren/69353 "2025-08-08T16:04:06Z")
Hallo Community, Ich arbeite mit MP3Tag und MediaMonley 2024. Ich habe eigene Spalten in MP3Tag eingerichtet, wie es sie auch in MediaMonkey gibt (z.B. “Gelegenheit” und “Stimmung”). Ich habe auch herausgefunden, wie i… --- ## [Nachträgliche Bearbeitung von UNSYNCEDLYRICS](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/nachtragliche-bearbeitung-von-unsyncedlyrics/69347)
**Author:** [@poster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/poster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/nachtragliche-bearbeitung-von-unsyncedlyrics/69347 "2025-08-08T14:50:44Z")
Mich beschäftigt mal wieder die möglichst komfortable Beseitigung von Fremdkörpern im Feld UNSYNCEDLYRICS. Die Fremdkörper werden meistens automatisch durch entsprechende Webseiten mit Lyrics-Informationen beim Abgreifen… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=40&state=muted) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=42&state=muted)