# Latest **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=87&state=muted [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 88 --- ## [Removing a disc and track number](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-a-disc-and-track-number/9911)
**Author:** [@chunkymunky](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chunkymunky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-a-disc-and-track-number/9911 "2024-06-24T17:23:30Z")
I have been trawling through the forum and have come across the same query from other people..... The trouble is, I really don't understand how to solve it!! My files currently read like this......01-02 eight days a we… --- ## [Unable to edit the "Tags" tag under description in file properties](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-edit-the-tags-tag-under-description-in-file-properties/64974)
**Author:** [@temptestacccount](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/temptestacccount)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/unable-to-edit-the-tags-tag-under-description-in-file-properties/64974 "2024-06-24T15:14:24Z")
I have been trying to figure out how to batch edit the tag called "Tags" on multiple files. When I edit the "tags" tag using Windows explorer, nothing appears in the extended tags panel on mp3tag so I have no idea wh… --- ## [\[Beginner\] Question about documentation and "Optimize FLAC"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/beginner-question-about-documentation-and-optimize-flac/65114)
**Author:** [@SatreAlsen](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SatreAlsen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 10:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/beginner-question-about-documentation-and-optimize-flac/65114 "2024-06-24T10:22:58Z")
Hello friends, first of all thank you @Florian for this program. Is there a page where the features of the Mp3Tag program are explained? For example, what does the "Tools -\> FLAC Enhance" feature do? --- ## [Remove track number from front of artist field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-track-number-from-front-of-artist-field/65121)
**Author:** [@Automanic](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Automanic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 10:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-track-number-from-front-of-artist-field/65121 "2024-06-23T10:02:37Z")
I have a number of mp3s, and in the artist field I have track numbers in front of the artist name. Is there a way of removing the track number only, in bulk? --- ## [MP3Tag Slow to launch](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-slow-to-launch/65106)
**Author:** [@SatreAlsen](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SatreAlsen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 9:03am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-slow-to-launch/65106 "2024-06-23T09:03:57Z")
I added a bit too many tag entries with the MP3Tag program. As a result, the program starts slowly. It seems wrong to me that the tag editing program starts slowly because there are too many tags. What do you think? --- ## [What program do you use to rip CDs for Ideal mp3s?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-program-do-you-use-to-rip-cds-for-ideal-mp3s/65038)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Harpees](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Dick_Harpees)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-program-do-you-use-to-rip-cds-for-ideal-mp3s/65038 "2024-06-22T14:12:00Z")
I am starting to acquire a few cds (first time since mp3diags on all my mp3s). What is the ideal program for ripping to make the quickest and best mp3s? --- ## [List of search results column](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-search-results-column/65111)
**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 5:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-search-results-column/65111 "2024-06-22T05:34:18Z")
how do i change the search box to (1) move the columsn to a predetermined width and (2) eliminate the columns I do not want to see. In my example I want to move the "format" column over and elminate the other colums. … --- ## [Compilation album with original year and genre](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compilation-album-with-original-year-and-genre/65108)
**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compilation-album-with-original-year-and-genre/65108 "2024-06-21T22:09:42Z")
is there anyway I can go back in and either Remove the genre and year on compliation album? when I select black into those tags, but run the same files through other software, the original compliation album and the year… --- ## [Slow Saving Of Tags With 24-Bit Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/slow-saving-of-tags-with-24-bit-files/65110)
**Author:** [@Audiophilic](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Audiophilic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/slow-saving-of-tags-with-24-bit-files/65110 "2024-06-21T18:24:06Z")
Not sure if this is a bug, but I've noticed mp3tag is VERY slow when saving 24-bit files. It seems relatively quick with higher sample rate files (48k or 96k) and 16 bits, but quite a bit much slower if it's a 44kHz fil… --- ## [1 track cant tag as MP3tag says it corrupted or something](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/1-track-cant-tag-as-mp3tag-says-it-corrupted-or-something/65097)
**Author:** [@Sahnedabinett53](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sahnedabinett53)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/1-track-cant-tag-as-mp3tag-says-it-corrupted-or-something/65097 "2024-06-21T16:05:13Z")
Hi, I am trying to tag a wav file but MP3 tag says its unsupported file format or corrupted so I cant tag it, I have tried multiple times, replaced it with newer versions but no joy. The file is no different to my other… --- ## [Filter for capitals does not work](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-for-capitals-does-not-work/65093)
**Author:** [@djrip](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/djrip)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-for-capitals-does-not-work/65093 "2024-06-21T13:51:06Z")
Hi, If \[A-Z\] finds capitals and \[A-Z\]{4} should find 4 capitals, why doesn't "$if($eql($regexp(%title%,\[A-Z\]{4},),%title%),yes,no)" IS no work? Oh, cos I have to put the expression in ' expression ', like... "$if($e… --- ## [Expression Question - Remove Artist from Title - Please Help!](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/expression-question-remove-artist-from-title-please-help/65100)
**Author:** [@Raystr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Raystr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/expression-question-remove-artist-from-title-please-help/65100 "2024-06-21T12:44:56Z")
Hi Everyone, I have Artist - Title, as my filenames (which shows up as Abba - Dancing Queen) in MP3Tags Title field. What I need is, the Title only and to lose the Artist and hyphen before it. I go to Actions/Quick Act… --- ## [Best way to remove a specific character](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/best-way-to-remove-a-specific-character/65098)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 10:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/best-way-to-remove-a-specific-character/65098 "2024-06-21T10:41:49Z")
This is an example of the folder name that I'm working with: Intersound ISCD 112 - Straight Off (1990) I'm trying to isolate the year without parentheses and copy it to the year field through tag - tag. Using $cutleft(… --- ## [Problem mit UTF-8 in Dateinamen, wenn mehrere Dateien ausgewählt sind](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problem-mit-utf-8-in-dateinamen-wenn-mehrere-dateien-ausgewahlt-sind/65003)
**Author:** [@Alpengreis](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Alpengreis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problem-mit-utf-8-in-dateinamen-wenn-mehrere-dateien-ausgewahlt-sind/65003 "2024-06-20T19:26:49Z")
Hallo Es gibt ein Problem mit UTF-8 in Dateinamen, wenn mehrere Dateien ausgewählt sind. Hier ein Beispiel: Dateiname mit einem "ungültigen" UTF-8 Zeichen drinn (Details siehe weiter unten): 3 VS. PSYCHIATRY :hocho: … --- ## [Symbolic Link / Soft Links](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/symbolic-link-soft-links/65091)
**Author:** [@Beanie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Beanie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/symbolic-link-soft-links/65091 "2024-06-20T16:31:43Z")
Hi, Does anyone know if its possible to have a library player (MusicBee, Media Monkey iTunes etc) only keep one version of a song but still list it in all albums? I have 20 versions of the same track and it takes up sp… --- ## [Matroska Title saved by FFmpeg, is auto-deleted by Mp3tag after saving](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/matroska-title-saved-by-ffmpeg-is-auto-deleted-by-mp3tag-after-saving/65083)
**Author:** [@Wakaku](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Wakaku)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/matroska-title-saved-by-ffmpeg-is-auto-deleted-by-mp3tag-after-saving/65083 "2024-06-20T15:14:08Z")
1. Say create a dummy01.mkv MKV file with FFmpeg. Say 10 secs, no audio. I just based the code below from a Stack Overflow post years ago, as I am just a regular user. ffmpeg.exe -y -hide\_banner -t 10 -f lavfi -i color=… --- ## [Tag Sources results for Single Track Release doesn't show track length in tracks list](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-sources-results-for-single-track-release-doesnt-show-track-length-in-tracks-list/65029)
**Author:** [@eowar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eowar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-sources-results-for-single-track-release-doesnt-show-track-length-in-tracks-list/65029 "2024-06-20T09:42:44Z")
Hello, I don't know if this is a bug or what. But, just to let you know, I noticed that when tagging a single track release, in the results window you can not see the tracklist for Discogs data (left column). I have to … --- ## [CUE file with UTF8 without BOM opens with broken Unicode characters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cue-file-with-utf8-without-bom-opens-with-broken-unicode-characters/64997)
**Author:** [@vsc248](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/vsc248)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 9:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cue-file-with-utf8-without-bom-opens-with-broken-unicode-characters/64997 "2024-06-20T09:22:00Z")
Hello When I open CUE without BOM, Unicode characters are broken Attached the CUE files with UTF8 with/without BOM CUE.zip (1.2 KB) --- ## [Copy/Move Featured Artist From Title to Artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-move-featured-artist-from-title-to-artist/17452)
**Author:** [@ginjaninja](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ginjaninja)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-move-featured-artist-from-title-to-artist/17452 "2024-06-19T19:06:27Z")
Considering Title like Girlfriend (feat. Nelly) (remix) and Artist like \*NSYNC Can anyone help me with a set of actions which… Extract Featured Artist based on logic (\[0,1\] (optional open bracket) feat.… --- ## [Silence At Start/Finish](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/silence-at-start-finish/65076)
**Author:** [@Beanie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Beanie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/silence-at-start-finish/65076 "2024-06-19T15:07:30Z")
Hi, Awhile ago i ripped some Ministry of Sounds discs and have since messed them up. I over wrote many tracks with tracks of the same name as to save space. Is there a way to see if a certain track has silence/fade at… --- ## [Wine + mp3tag: CJK characters are showing up as squares](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wine-mp3tag-cjk-characters-are-showing-up-as-squares/65081)
**Author:** [@tvrxujfdtzds](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tvrxujfdtzds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 6:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wine-mp3tag-cjk-characters-are-showing-up-as-squares/65081 "2024-06-19T06:42:12Z")
Might be best explained with an example: So this is the folder selection dialog (this album list is from a Korean singer). The first album should be displayed as "사랑하는 사람들을 위한 지침서". This next screenshot is the track… --- ## [Feature request: Format String "Macros"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-format-string-macros/65078)
**Author:** [@LazloNibble](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LazloNibble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-format-string-macros/65078 "2024-06-18T19:30:38Z")
I made a post about this a couple of years ago but it didn't get much traction. So I've fleshed out what I'm talking about in hopes of clarifying the idea. We now have the ability to name our format strings in the Manag… --- ## [Lyrics Feld mit suchen und ersetzen Funktion](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/lyrics-feld-mit-suchen-und-ersetzen-funktion/65059)
**Author:** [@AndreasH](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AndreasH)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/lyrics-feld-mit-suchen-und-ersetzen-funktion/65059 "2024-06-18T17:32:35Z")
Hallo, MP3Team. Ich habe in meinen Songs fast alle mit Liedtexten füllen können. Aber nicht alle Texte sind korrekt. Eine Textsuche in dem Lyricsfeld wäre super, mit suchen/ersetzenfunktion ist es perfekt. Mit der Aktio… --- ## [Create m3u files from multiple folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-m3u-files-from-multiple-folders/19458)
**Author:** [@Edyedu](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Edyedu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/create-m3u-files-from-multiple-folders/19458 "2024-06-16T15:08:23Z")
Hello everyone. I am very surprised of the great quality of the Mp3tag program. I have been looking for a program that allows me to create M3U files of folders with a complete Albun. I would like to be able to create M… --- ## [How can I view and edit all of the exif(?) data in an audio file through Mp3tag?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-view-and-edit-all-of-the-exif-data-in-an-audio-file-through-mp3tag/65055)
**Author:** [@localjett](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/localjett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-view-and-edit-all-of-the-exif-data-in-an-audio-file-through-mp3tag/65055 "2024-06-16T14:33:29Z")
I'm trying to learn how Mp3tag's FIELD translates to the file's metadata. For example, the field ITUNESCATALOGID in Mp3tag is "apple\_store\_catalog\_id" in the exif/file metadata. I want to learn how I can create a new FIE… --- ## [Duplicate title field or custom create field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/duplicate-title-field-or-custom-create-field/65051)
**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 5:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/duplicate-title-field-or-custom-create-field/65051 "2024-06-16T05:34:49Z")
By default one of the fields in MP3Tag is Title, is there a way to create a 2nd Title field called "Title 2" or in the alternative, is there a way I can move the contents of the "Title Fields" to user created filed.. cal… --- ## [My actions need to be group and sub categories them](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/my-actions-need-to-be-group-and-sub-categories-them/65049)
**Author:** [@mbrazil05](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mbrazil05)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/my-actions-need-to-be-group-and-sub-categories-them/65049 "2024-06-15T21:05:07Z")
My actions collections is getting out of hand (over 50) . Is a way I can sub categorize my actions? also is there a way i can put them in order A-Z in the subcategory? --- ## [Converting files to flac requires a lot of space - is it worth it?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/converting-files-to-flac-requires-a-lot-of-space-is-it-worth-it/65035)
**Author:** [@Angela](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Angela)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/converting-files-to-flac-requires-a-lot-of-space-is-it-worth-it/65035 "2024-06-15T09:16:30Z")
OK, so I converted one folder to FLAC. Jeez, it takes up about five times as much disk space as MP3 files! SO...since I am off work tomorrow, I will find out on Saturday if my car stereo will take FLAC files. If so, I… --- ## [Boss Elite 550 Incorrectly reading Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/boss-elite-550-incorrectly-reading-tags/65001)
**Author:** [@Angela](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Angela)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/boss-elite-550-incorrectly-reading-tags/65001 "2024-06-14T18:40:02Z")
I get Artist "--S" instead of "Styx" or "--Q" instead of "Queen" Could this be because of APE tags? --- ## [Show different covers for collection music files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/show-different-covers-for-collection-music-files/65041)
**Author:** [@Beosound5Encore](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Beosound5Encore)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/show-different-covers-for-collection-music-files/65041 "2024-06-14T16:30:25Z")
Dear community members, I'm new here but also in using MP3Tag to organize and display my music collection on my Beosound 5 Encore in combination with my NAS Synology DS716-II+. The covers are shown on the screen of the… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=86&state=muted) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=88&state=muted)