# How to rename TITLE based on filename?

**URL:** <https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-rename-title-based-on-filename/41801>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [May 27, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-rename-title-based-on-filename/41801 "2018-05-27T22:23:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 27, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-rename-title-based-on-filename/41801/1 "2018-05-27T22:23:42Z")

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Hello,

I'm using Mp3Tag 2.87a.

I read main\_converter.html, but still can't figure out how to replace the TITLE tag by reading the filename and prepending some text.

Here's an example:  
Filename = 2016.02.20.mp3  
MP3 Title Tag should be renamed as "My great show, broadcast on 20.02.2016"

How can I do this? The Convert \> Filename - Tag doesn't make sense to me.

Thank you.

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Edit: Through trial and error, I figured it out. There might be a faster way, but this worked:

1. Use Convert \> Filename - Tag: To read filename and fill DATE
2. Use Convert \> Tag - Tag, with regex, to edit DATE field
3. Use Convert \> Tag - Tag with regex to edit TITLE field from date; If you need to include a comma in the TITLE, use ','

HTH,

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**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, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-rename-title-based-on-filename/41801/2 "2026-02-09T12:27:26Z")

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