# Latest **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=91&state=muted [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 92 --- ## [Request: make Create Playlist window resizable](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-make-create-playlist-window-resizable/6754)
**Author:** [@jucapirama](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jucapirama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-make-create-playlist-window-resizable/6754 "2024-05-08T18:38:14Z")
I think it would be simple: just make the Create Playlist resizable, currently it is too small IMO. Another request on this same window: add an Abort button to stop asking for new playlist on every directory open. By t… --- ## [User Defined Tags - Dropdown of valid values](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tags-dropdown-of-valid-values/64727)
**Author:** [@Lobo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Lobo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 7:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tags-dropdown-of-valid-values/64727 "2024-05-23T07:45:04Z")
Hi. Mac Version : 1.8.22 under Sonoma 14.4.1. I have on more than one occasion lost playlists from my various android devices (I keep changing devices). I am now trying to determine whether it is possible within MP3Ta… --- ## [Doppelte Cover nach Größenänderung](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/doppelte-cover-nach-grossenanderung/64762)
**Author:** [@Fotoknipser](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Fotoknipser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 7:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/doppelte-cover-nach-grossenanderung/64762 "2024-05-23T07:13:31Z")
Hallo, gibt es eine Möglichkeit, dass sich Coverbilder nach einer Größenänderung nicht verdoppeln? Beispiel am Cover"Jimmy larsson & Jonas Davik": Dateiname Jimmy larsson & Jonas Davik.jpg alt 544 x 544 Pixel, neue C… --- ## [Indicate a character that has an incremental pattern](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/indicate-a-character-that-has-an-incremental-pattern/64756)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/indicate-a-character-that-has-an-incremental-pattern/64756 "2024-05-22T23:53:28Z")
I'm trying to do a replace action by inserting a zero before any track number that's lower than 10. These are vinyl rips, so every track name either starts with an A or B depending on which side of the record they're on… --- ## [Sorting non standard columns](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-non-standard-columns/64667)
**Author:** [@oti](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/oti)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-non-standard-columns/64667 "2024-05-22T12:11:17Z")
Hi, In the latest versions of mp3tag the sorting of non standard columns doesn't sort when the column is chosen for sorting. I have a column called BAND which is mainly the same as ALBUMARTIST, but not always so. This … --- ## [Change only specific instance](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-only-specific-instance/64744)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/change-only-specific-instance/64744 "2024-05-21T18:40:34Z")
Let's say I have a field where there are multiple hyphens, but I only want to change the first one to a /, while keeping the other hyphens as they are. I know a replace action will do it, but the problem is it'll change… --- ## [Export including fields codec, bitrate & mode](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-including-fields-codec-bitrate-mode/64741)
**Author:** [@oti](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/oti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-including-fields-codec-bitrate-mode/64741 "2024-05-21T18:04:39Z")
Hi again. This question or something similar has been raised earlier, but I can't find any reply / solution that covers my specific need. The documentation doesn't give an answer either. So, I wish to add the codec, bit… --- ## [Possible to force track field to be numeric when tagging from text file?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/possible-to-force-track-field-to-be-numeric-when-tagging-from-text-file/64737)
**Author:** [@jplank](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jplank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/possible-to-force-track-field-to-be-numeric-when-tagging-from-text-file/64737 "2024-05-21T07:42:42Z")
I have a large collection of bootlegs that are mostly untagged. I'm trying to use MP3tag to tag the files as efficiently as possible and wondering if there's a way I could improve upon what I'm currently doing. Most of … --- ## [Inserting a starting number higher than 1](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/inserting-a-starting-number-higher-than-1/64731)
**Author:** [@cmach1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cmach1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/inserting-a-starting-number-higher-than-1/64731 "2024-05-20T21:37:43Z")
I'm trying to tag mp3s in the filename with a catalog code. The code is in parenthesis and starts with a couple of letters followed by a hyphen (i.e. TC-). After the hyphen goes the catalog number and the number for ea… --- ## [How do I completely clear one field?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-completely-clear-one-field/64665)
**Author:** [@musicollector](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/musicollector)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 8:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-completely-clear-one-field/64665 "2024-05-20T08:30:46Z")
I would like clear the Artist field for all songs in a folder. I have thousands of songs. Any idea? --- ## [List of Genres with ; reduced to just 1 item after action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-genres-with-reduced-to-just-1-item-after-action/64724)
**Author:** [@krissasaur](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krissasaur)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 5:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-of-genres-with-reduced-to-just-1-item-after-action/64724 "2024-05-19T05:39:57Z")
Also, maybe unrelated so making a new post, why does it sometimes append and other times does not? If I have this: And run this: it becomes this: But then if I run this again, it works as intended? (I was mess… --- ## [Rename directory to capitalize single letters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-directory-to-capitalize-single-letters/64723)
**Author:** [@krissasaur](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krissasaur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-directory-to-capitalize-single-letters/64723 "2024-05-20T05:25:55Z")
ohhhhh I see thanks! I have another question, not sure I should start a new thread or not so just gonna ask here. I have a \_DIRECTORY Format Value: Z:\\My Music\\! %location%\\$left(%artist%,1)\\%artist%\\'\['%year%'\]' '\['$… --- ## [Remove duplicate tags?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-duplicate-tags/64703)
**Author:** [@krissasaur](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/krissasaur)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-duplicate-tags/64703 "2024-05-18T21:10:59Z")
I have a weird way of doing things, but basically I created a tag for "original group" (I am using the ORIGLYRICIST tag to do this) so I can more easily find artists based on the group they are from, and their name. So,… --- ## [How to unblock "Change Directory" feature](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-unblock-change-directory-feature/64717)
**Author:** [@dwbruder](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dwbruder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-unblock-change-directory-feature/64717 "2024-05-19T18:04:07Z")
After using "Change Directory" to the output folder of my ripper and select said folder, the mp3tag app started downloading the actual MP4 files (ie, Windows had a Popup warning of the download and the mp3tag had a slow … --- ## [Klammer mit Jahreszahl löschen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/klammer-mit-jahreszahl-loschen/64716)
**Author:** [@AKR](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AKR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/klammer-mit-jahreszahl-loschen/64716 "2024-05-19T17:48:43Z")
Hallo, ich habe in der Spalte "Album" nicht nur den Albumnamen, sondern dahinter noch in Klammern die jeweilige Jareszahl. Jetzt möchte ich die Klammer samt Inhalt entfernen. Mit "ersetzen" klappt es, wenn ich als zu e… --- ## [Action group messing up Serato tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-group-messing-up-serato-tags/64705)
**Author:** [@evillevi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/evillevi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-group-messing-up-serato-tags/64705 "2024-05-19T16:36:58Z")
I have applied the following action groups to a bunch of mp4 video files on an Mac OS Journaled formatted external drive: replace words in comment field delete words in comment field append string to comme… --- ## [Creating Playlists for Android](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-playlists-for-android/64713)
**Author:** [@Pokelex](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Pokelex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creating-playlists-for-android/64713 "2024-05-19T12:01:59Z")
Hi cool people, does there already exist a feature or addon in Mp3Tag which allows me to use/export the playlists I created on my phone so it can automatically detect and use them in a music app? Thank you and kind reg… --- ## [Bad info recovering from Discogs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bad-info-recovering-from-discogs/64385)
**Author:** [@eowar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eowar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 10:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bad-info-recovering-from-discogs/64385 "2024-05-19T10:02:07Z")
Hiya! When collecting info from discogs I get this: Discogs release is this one: https://www.discogs.com/es/release/2985373-Various-Moulin-Rouge-Music-From-Baz-Luhrmanns-Film But, as you can see, artist field is n… --- ## [Replace multiple occurences of same characters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-multiple-occurences-of-same-characters/64708)
**Author:** [@Marshall1975](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Marshall1975)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-multiple-occurences-of-same-characters/64708 "2024-05-19T09:06:53Z")
Hello I have 1000's of albums that are mainly labelled correctly. Half of Albums are named in this format "Michael Jackson / Thriller" which is how I like it. But some are labelled as "Michael Jackson - Bad" which I d… --- ## [How to transfer purchased app to new computer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-transfer-purchased-app-to-new-computer/64706)
**Author:** [@Bibsma21](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Bibsma21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-transfer-purchased-app-to-new-computer/64706 "2024-05-19T07:48:22Z")
Would like to transfer app from old computer to new one. --- ## [Removing artist from title using the artist field as the source](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-artist-from-title-using-the-artist-field-as-the-source/64702)
**Author:** [@mrdj5150](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrdj5150)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-artist-from-title-using-the-artist-field-as-the-source/64702 "2024-05-18T14:37:18Z")
Hello, I'm a DJ and one of the places I get my music from doesn't always format the tags properly. For example. The TITLE field will say "We Can't Stop Miley Cyrus" and the ARTIST field will say "Miley Cyrus". Is ther… --- ## [Mp3tag not dettecting cover art on m4a/aac](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-not-dettecting-cover-art-on-m4a-aac/64699)
**Author:** [@Etz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Etz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 11:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-not-dettecting-cover-art-on-m4a-aac/64699 "2024-05-18T11:53:26Z")
So, I have a weird situation, Finder shows cover art on that file, Music shows cover art but mp3tag does not see it. In fact, for mp3tag cover image simply does not exist as part of tag. For tag format its hows MP4 and u… --- ## [Catalog Number with Traktor](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/catalog-number-with-traktor/54363)
**Author:** [@Laurent](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Laurent)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/catalog-number-with-traktor/54363 "2024-05-17T18:15:57Z")
Hi ! I've got the same problem as you. I want to edit the CATALOGNUMBER in MP3Tag and be able to see it on Traktor as CATALOG NO i'm on a mac version of MP3 tag i created a new field named CATALOGNUMBER, i may insert… --- ## [Dot after some letters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dot-after-some-letters/13889)
**Author:** [@daniel.ok](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/daniel.ok)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dot-after-some-letters/13889 "2024-05-17T13:19:01Z")
Hey mates! Can someone help me with an issue? I edit a lot of house music and I need e simple thing but I don’t know how to do it. Many artist are like that: Alex C Marco V Alison B I want to add a dot after last let… --- ## [Capitalisation Action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/capitalisation-action/42131)
**Author:** [@sheepdisease](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sheepdisease)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/capitalisation-action/42131 "2024-05-17T12:38:05Z")
Came across this action and wondered if there a way to make this also change the file names in the same way as well as part of the same action? \[#0\] T=1 F=\_TAG 1=1 2= \[#1\] T=4 F=\_TAG 1=\\\\\\\\b(A|An|The|And|But|Or|So|Afte… --- ## [Discogs search results for artist and album with minus sign in title are messed up](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-search-results-for-artist-and-album-with-minus-sign-in-title-are-messed-up/64680)
**Author:** [@yorickausyps](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/yorickausyps)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-search-results-for-artist-and-album-with-minus-sign-in-title-are-messed-up/64680 "2024-05-16T19:55:12Z")
When I search for artist "Bee Gees" and album "tales from the brothers gibb" in discogs I get the following result screen: The Artist column contains part of the Album column up to the combination space/minus sign. --- ## [VBA Code to load and write audio metadata](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/vba-code-to-load-and-write-audio-metadata/64691)
**Author:** [@bsprice1003](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bsprice1003)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/vba-code-to-load-and-write-audio-metadata/64691 "2024-05-16T14:50:25Z")
AS part of a volunteer project I am trying to work on I have thousands of .mp3 .flac and .wav files to deal with. They are stored in a complex hierarchy. There are a series of VBA macros that manipulate these track fil… --- ## [iTunes 'Grouping' tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-grouping-tag/47253)
**Author:** [@theSplund](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/theSplund)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-grouping-tag/47253 "2024-05-16T12:15:30Z")
Hi, I'm struggling to get the iTunes 'Grouping' tag (and a couple of other tags) to display in MP3Tag - any thoughts please? I've attached a screenshot from MP3Tag: and a test tag exported from MediaInfo: Gomez test … --- ## [Alles ab dem "\\\\" zeichen löschen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/alles-ab-dem-zeichen-loschen/64687)
**Author:** [@Fotoknipser](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Fotoknipser)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/alles-ab-dem-zeichen-loschen/64687 "2024-05-15T20:15:44Z")
Hallo, ich möchte alle Zeichen im Feld Comment nach auftreten des \\\\ löschen. Hintergrund: wenn ich mit dem Prg. Audacity korrigierte MP3s exportiere, bastelt mir das Audacity einen weiteren String mit dem gleichen Inh… --- ## [Count spaces before a "("](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/count-spaces-before-a/64679)
**Author:** [@djrip](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/djrip)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/count-spaces-before-a/64679 "2024-05-15T18:44:18Z")
Hi people. I'm working on a way to address common issues with renaming artists and songs with "The" as the first word. I realise some people do not like Artist, The but I will campaign for this nomenclature as when you… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=90&state=muted) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=92&state=muted)