# iTunes doesn't realize file is updated

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-doesnt-realize-file-is-updated/18721
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [February 18, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-doesnt-realize-file-is-updated/18721 "2017-02-18T21:00:54Z")
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### Author: ![rcharbon](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/rcharbon/32/5831_2.png) [@rcharbon](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rcharbon)
#### Post date: [February 18, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-doesnt-realize-file-is-updated/18721/1 "2017-02-18T21:00:54Z")

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When I edit files in my iTunes library using MP3tag, most often to add cover art, iTunes doesn't see the changes unless I play the file. Is there any way to force iTunes to see the changes without re-importing or playing all the files?

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