# How do I convert my mp3's ID3v2.4 tags to compliant ID3v2.3 tags?
**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [March 21, 2009, 1:11am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116 "2009-03-21T01:11:45Z")
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### Author:  [@eboyer93](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eboyer93)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 1:11am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/1 "2009-03-21T01:11:45Z")
titles tells all.
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### Author:  [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 6:07am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/2 "2009-03-21T06:07:11Z")
Enable ID3v2.3 tag writing at Options \> Tag \> Mpeg and re-save the tags.
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### Author:  [@eboyer93](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eboyer93)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/3 "2009-03-21T14:38:27Z")
So after I select id3v2.3 in options, I just select the files I want right click on them and select save?
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### Author:  [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/4 "2009-03-21T14:43:31Z")
Exactly, it will rewrite the tags from the files as ID3v2.3.
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### Author:  [@eboyer93](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eboyer93)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/5 "2009-03-21T14:49:31Z")
What option should i choose?:
ID3v2.3 utf-16
ID3v2.3 ISO 8859
Also how many should I convert at once or does it not matter how many ID3 tags I convert at once?
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### Author:  [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/6 "2009-03-21T14:58:11Z")
> [@eboyer93](#):
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> What option should i choose?:
> ID3v2.3 utf-16
> ID3v2.3 ISO 8859
I'd use ID3v2.3 UTF-16. If you encounter problems with other applications try the ISO 8859-1 option.
> [@eboyer93](#):
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> Also how many should I convert at once or does it not matter how many ID3 tags I convert at once?
The only limitation is your computer's memory. I'd begin with batches of 2000 files.
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### Author:  [@eboyer93](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eboyer93)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/7 "2009-03-21T15:02:47Z")
I don't even have 2000 files and I don't think I'll have any trouble with ID3v2.3 utf-16 with Windows Media Player
I have another question:
How do I get mp3tag to save both ID3v2.3 and ID3v1.1 for compatibility with a car radio?
The radio that came with a Chevrolet truck can't read ID3v2.3 and I would like for the radio to read tags on my mp3 discs.
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### Author:  [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/8 "2009-03-21T15:04:15Z")
> [@eboyer93](#):
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> How do I get mp3tag to save both ID3v2.3 and ID3v1.1 for compatibility with a car radio?
Simply enable writing of ID3v1 tags at Options \> Tags \> Mpeg and re-save.
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### Author:  [@eboyer93](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eboyer93)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/9 "2009-03-21T15:05:33Z")
Ok so its not bad to have both ID3v2.3 and v1 in the same mp3 file?
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### Author:  [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/10 "2009-03-21T15:06:43Z")
No, it's not a problem.
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### Author:  [@eboyer93](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eboyer93)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/11 "2009-03-21T15:14:48Z")
Great I have solved all my tagging problems. Thanks for all the info.
One more question though
There is an option for remove tags and I was wondering if I should select any of them?
Right now I have them all selected.
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### Author:  [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/12 "2009-03-21T15:26:29Z")
Depends on what tag types you want to have removed when pressing  File \> Remove Tag. The default setting is usually the recommended one.
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### Author:  [@eboyer93](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eboyer93)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/13 "2009-03-21T15:28:52Z")
What is the default setting?
Also, Can Mp3tag edit vorbis tags
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### Author:  [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/14 "2009-03-21T15:33:24Z")
Removing all tag types.
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### Author:  [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/15 "2009-03-21T15:36:04Z")
> [@eboyer93](#):
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> Also, Can Mp3tag edit vorbis tags
OK, I think it's enough chatting for today. Why don't you just browse around a little, read the FAQ and try it by yourself?
By the way, this questions is already answered in the FAQ: [Which tag types are supported by Mp3tag?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/965/1)
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### Author:  [@eboyer93](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/eboyer93)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/16 "2009-03-21T15:38:22Z")
Sorry about all the posts.
Thanks.
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### Author:  [@system](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/system)
#### Post date: [November 12, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-convert-my-mp3s-id3v2-4-tags-to-compliant-id3v2-3-tags/8116/17 "2025-11-12T14:59:18Z")
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