# How to bulk save images **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [November 1, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023 "2026-11-01T14:49:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/duncan_butler)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/1 "2026-11-01T14:49:57Z")
Hello I am currently updating the images on the mp3 / flac files but after updating one image I have to save each time, is there a way to skip each save and bulk save when all images have been updated? ---
**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:** [November 1, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/2 "2026-11-01T14:55:05Z")
Try an action (quick) of the type "Export cover to file" > **[Export Cover to File – Mp3tag Documentation](https://docs.mp3tag.de/actions/export-cover/)** > > Documentation on the Export Cover action type that can be performed as Quick Action or as reusable workflow from Action Groups. Mp3tag is the universal Tag Editor. ---
**Author:** ![duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/duncan_butler)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/3 "2026-11-02T00:05:58Z")
don't think that will work for me, even if I could understand it. thanks anyway ---
**Author:** ![MotleyG](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/motleyg/32/440_2.png) [@MotleyG](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MotleyG)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2026, 4:35am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/4 "2026-11-02T04:35:40Z")
Are you trying to embed an image into your music files? Or export them from existing embedded images to an folder? ---
**Author:** ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/5 "2026-11-02T06:55:12Z")
> [@duncan\_butler](#): > > is there a way to skip each save and bulk save when all images have been updated Select multiple tracks in Mp3tag, copy your image (for example from Windows Explorer or your Webbrowser), then paste it into Mp3tag and press Ctrl+ S (or File -\> Save Tag) for all selected tracks at once. If you want a different image for each track, you will need to repeat this individually. ---
**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:** [November 2, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/6 "2026-11-02T07:09:05Z")
> [@duncan\_butler](#): > > don't ... work for me As I know that it does work you would have to describe what you have done so far and where your specific problems popped up - if you need further assistance. There are also some hints how to ask for support: > [@Hints for asking Support Requests](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hints-for-asking-support-requests/56190): > > If you need support using Mp3tag, you can help the community members that are about to support you in finding a solution or workaround to your problem, by following these simple guidelines. Be descriptive, also in what you’ve already tried Please give a short explanation what’s not working as expected or what you’re trying to achieve. It’s best to know any details about the problem at hand and especially, what steps you’ve already tried to solve it by yourself. Helpful information also includ… ---
**Author:** ![duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/duncan_butler)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 1:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/7 "2026-11-03T01:57:57Z")
thanks all, I have mp3 files in folders eg Funk & Soul (Tracks) then all mp3 files are listed in folders A to Z. I am updating each track art for the files in each folders. This is for individual tracks and not for albums which I know how to create an album image for the complete album. I am using [paint.net](http://paint.net) to remove the black background to white background and make any other neccessary changes, (like cropping, retouch etce etc). Each time I update the image in mp3 tag I have to save each individual file even after I load multiple files in mp3tag. I just want to bypass the save for every file and was asking for a bulk save after I had updated all the folder images in the mp3tag window. The images are saved in a folder 'Label Edits' and are downloaded from Discogs and 45Cat. ---
**Author:** ![duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/duncan_butler)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/8 "2026-11-03T03:01:22Z")
like I said **[ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ohrenkino)** it don't work for me read! ---
**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:** [November 3, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/9 "2026-11-03T06:27:25Z")
> [@duncan\_butler](#): > > read! Now there is something to read. My answer would now be: see @LyricsLover 's statement: > [@LyricsLover](#): > > If you want a different image for each track, you will need to repeat this individually. In your initial post it was not at all clear (to me) where you wanted to save images. The action to do that in the file system is still the one I referenced. And that works. If you want to save modifications that you made in the tag panel automatically when you select a new file, then switch on the option to save when moving to the next file in the file list. ![grafik](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/3X/c/4/c4dbae4bcf0345214b9ce119bd9d8632f9cb6aed.png) Alternatively, you could first modify all the picture files in the file system and then import them with an action. The picture file name should allow a reference to the audio file. ---
**Author:** ![duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/duncan_butler)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/10 "2026-11-04T00:36:30Z")
you clearly DO NOT understand what I am saying here, so please do not bother responding, LISTEN dude I am not as clever as you so I need simple clear instruction, as far as this post is concerned it's is dead, thanks for everyones input. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/11 "2026-11-04T07:03:15Z")
It is a good custom in this forum to tick the post as solution that you consider as the satisfactory answer. ---
**Author:** ![duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@duncan\_butler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/duncan_butler)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/12 "2026-11-05T05:54:23Z")
but I didn't get a satisfactory answer to my question so why should I tick the post!!! ---
**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:** [November 5, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/13 "2026-11-05T07:08:12Z")
You asked > [@duncan\_butler](#): > > is there a way to skip each save and bulk save when all images have been updated? So far the answer is "no". Even though this may not be satisfactory for your workflow it is still the answer that clearified your question. Sadly, you did not pick up the idea to first edit all the pictures externally and then import them with an action in one go - and see if this could spare you the effort of saving repeatedly if that was your main concern. It would require a certain naming pattern, though, so that the correct picture could be assigned to right file. ---
**Author:** ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2026, 7:47am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/14 "2026-11-05T07:47:42Z")
> [@duncan\_butler](#): > > but I didn't get a satisfactory answer to my question The easiest way is to use the Tags option: _ **Save tags when using arrow keys/single mouse click** _ as mentioned [here](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-bulk-save-images/72023/9). This way, you won't need to save your covers manually. Simply drag and drop your covers, then move on to the next track. Each cover will be saved automatically. ![Save Cover automatically](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/3X/2/c/2ce80880d17c95d0e1d1be5eea2f9f6f3fb2e2c7.gif)