# How to Automatically Embed Artwork from Folder **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [August 2, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722 "2023-08-02T13:08:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mrmech](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@mrmech](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrmech)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/1 "2023-08-02T13:08:02Z")
Is there a way to automatically embed artwork from a folder into my FLACs and MP3s? It would be really great if I can compare the artwork in the folder to the artwork already embedded in the file. Can MP3Tag do that or is there another application that can? Thanks for any help! _ **EDIT** _: It looks like Creevity Mp3 Cover Downloader is defunct. ---
**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:** [August 2, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/2 "2023-08-02T13:22:06Z")
You can embed pictures with an action of the type > **[Import Cover from File – Mp3tag Documentation](https://docs.mp3tag.de/actions/import-cover/)** > > Documentation on the Import Cover action type that can be performed as Quick Action or as reusable workflow from Action Groups. Mp3tag is the universal Tag Editor. You can use field variables or wildcards like `*.jpg` MP3tag has no functions to compare graphics ---
**Author:** ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/3 "2023-08-02T13:33:01Z")
> [@mrmech](#): > > It would be really great if I can compare the artwork in the folder to the artwork already embedded in the file. You can see the current artwork in the [cover window](https://docs.mp3tag.de/getting-started/main-window/#cover) at the bottom of the Tag Panel for every track. Then you can compare it MANUALLY with the artwork in the folder. There is no way to do that automatically in Mp3tag. I'm just curious: How would this work? Would you compare the size of the artwork in KiloBytes or the resolution in pixels? Would you compare the embedded format to the format in the folder, like JPG or PNG? Would you compare the content of the picture itself, like the colors, the fonts, the stickers? ---
**Author:** ![mrmech](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@mrmech](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrmech)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/4 "2023-08-02T13:43:38Z")
Thanks for the tip. I'm already relying on the Cover Window. Regarding your questions: _How would this work?_ _Would you compare the size of the artwork in KiloBytes or the resolution in pixels?_ Yes. The pixel dimensions and the KBs. _Would you compare the embedded format to the format in the folder, like JPG or PNG?_ No. As far as I know, they're basically interchangeable regarding Album Artwork. But, I imagine some players prefer 1 over the other so it may be beneficial to someone. _Would you compare the content of the picture itself, like the colors, the fonts, the stickers?_ Yes. Ultimately, I'm looking for the cover I like the most. As you mentioned, a lot of releases have stickers which I'm not fond of. The ultimate goal is to embed the best artwork and delete everything in the album folder that's not a music file. ---
**Author:** ![mrmech](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@mrmech](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrmech)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/5 "2023-08-02T13:49:17Z")
Thanks, this helps me out. Is there a way for it to automatically delete the file after embedding it? ---
**Author:** ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/6 "2023-08-02T13:49:26Z")
> [@mrmech](#): > > Yes. The pixel dimensions and the KBs. You can [add additional custom columns](https://docs.mp3tag.de/customization/file-list/) in the File List for the size and dimensions like this: ![image](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/a/aa7541d6370ae569f7b4104c1278ad122d97a6a7.png) But as said, there is no way to compare it automatically with dimensions or sizes of the artwork in the folder. > [@mrmech](#): > > embed the best artwork The "best" artwork is nothing that Mp3tag could recognize. ---
**Author:** ![mrmech](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@mrmech](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrmech)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/7 "2023-08-02T13:50:54Z")
I determine the "best artwork" by comparing my options and ultimately choosing what I like the most. I understand it's subjective. ---
**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:** [August 2, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/8 "2023-08-02T13:51:06Z")
> [@mrmech](#): > > automatically delete the file after embedding it? No. You open a command shell in the top folder and enter `del /s *.jpg` This deletes all jpg files in all the subfolders. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/c/ce7035d426cb755a7916793326d23b465222a407.png) [@system](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-automatically-embed-artwork-from-folder/61722/9 "2023-09-01T13:51:43Z")
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