# \[Convert \> Tag - Filename\] Get Full YYYY-MM-DD Into Filename **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [January 10, 2015, 11:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-filename-get-full-yyyy-mm-dd-into-filename/16491 "2015-01-10T11:22:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PodcastPoser](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/f05b48/32.png) [@PodcastPoser](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/PodcastPoser)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2015, 11:22am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-filename-get-full-yyyy-mm-dd-into-filename/16491/1 "2015-01-10T11:22:47Z")
A few podcasts I have downloaded do not include an Episode number in the Filename. Previously I went through getting the date from MediaMonkey (Media Organizer/music player I use) then manually adding the date to the filename for hundreds of files. Hoping to avoid all the manual renaming again. The app on my Phone I use to play music files (Poweramp) has a list sort / play order but when sorted by Year or Filename the order is not chronologically correct. Issue 1) My hope/thought was to use MP3TAG to add the Year (YYYY-MM-DD) to the Filename, then sort/play by Filename. However, when I attempt to [Convert \> Tag - Filename] and enter %year% into the MP3TAG 'Select Format String' box it only lists YYYY not YYYY-MM-DD. The entire YYYY-MM-DD is present in the File's tag/metadata because when viewing the file in MP3TAG it displays YYYY\\YYYY-MM-DD in the 'Year:' field/tag. The file's tag version is: ID3v2.3 (ID3v1 ID3v2.3) Issue 2) Related but not as critical: I use MP3TAG to add Cover Art to the a few Podcasts - Once the tag is saved with the Cover Art using MP3TAG then I view the file in MediaMonkey again the 'Date' column no longer displays the full release date of the Podcast (mm/dd/yyyy) - It now simply displays the release year (yyyy). Not sure why this is. I am uncertain how-to accomplish/resolve Issue 1) so created this post seeking assistance. I have searched using Google and did not find a comparable posting in this forum or other online locations so apologies if this has been posted about/answered before. Thanks ahead of time for reading and any assistance provided. Regards, PodcastPoser ---
**Author:** ![ryerman](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/ryerman/32/5285_2.png) [@ryerman](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ryerman)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2015, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-filename-get-full-yyyy-mm-dd-into-filename/16491/2 "2015-01-10T13:19:55Z")
> [@PodcastPoser](#): > > ....However, when I attempt to [Convert \> Tag - Filename] and enter %year% into the MP3TAG 'Select Format String' box it only lists YYYY not YYYY-MM-DD. > > The entire YYYY-MM-DD is present in the File's tag/metadata because when viewing the file in MP3TAG it displays YYYY\\YYYY-MM-DD in the 'Year:' field/tag..... Try $meta(year,1), instead of %year%. See [https://docs.mp3tag.de/scripting/#metadata-functions](https://docs.mp3tag.de/scripting/#metadata-functions) The double back-slash in the tag panel is Mp3tag telling you there are multiple values in the YEAR field. Verify this using the Extended Tags dialogue. ![:mt_tag:](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/1X/e7edc735a96d8d241c37593e98667ab3dc20c6b6.png ":mt\_tag:") The $meta(x,n) function allows you to pick whichever one you want. ---
**Author:** ![ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/ohrenkino/32/4843_2.png) [@ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ohrenkino)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2015, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-filename-get-full-yyyy-mm-dd-into-filename/16491/3 "2015-01-10T15:49:43Z")
The YEAR field is by definition only a 4-digit-field (atom TDRC). Some player support date (this is not a standard field) but this in many cases also allows only 4 digits for day and month. The only field that allows a full data plus time is RELEASETIME (atom TDRL). See the help for more information on fields: [https://docs.mp3tag.de/mapping](https://docs.mp3tag.de/mapping) ---
**Author:** ![PodcastPoser](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/f05b48/32.png) [@PodcastPoser](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/PodcastPoser)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2015, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-filename-get-full-yyyy-mm-dd-into-filename/16491/4 "2015-01-10T15:53:10Z")
ryerman, Thank you, that was exactly right. Best regards, PP ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/c/ce7035d426cb755a7916793326d23b465222a407.png) [@system](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-tag-filename-get-full-yyyy-mm-dd-into-filename/16491/5 "2026-02-09T12:25:27Z")
Closed on February 9, 2026, 12:25pm UTC