# Populate ARTIST from file name and remove fields via action **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [May 18, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/populate-artist-from-file-name-and-remove-fields-via-action/57334 "2022-05-18T01:06:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![izzyforeal](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/8491ac/32.png) [@izzyforeal](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/izzyforeal)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/populate-artist-from-file-name-and-remove-fields-via-action/57334/1 "2022-05-18T01:06:06Z")
Hello Everyone, I've been using Mp3tag reliably for a few years now. I had everything like I wanted it but as I thought I was backing up my configuration file, my last computer issue showed me that I wasn't. So I'm going to post the few simply answered questions by many of you that know the innermost workings that I do not. Thank you in advance for any help you give, it is appreciated. All of my filenames look like this: Engelbert Humperdink - I Like Your Mama I would like the tags written (ARTIST, TITLE, ALBUMARTIST). I wanted for ARTIST to be copied to ALBUMARTIST and the action pictured below does work for that. ![2022-05-17_20h52_07](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4b7361cafbf13ef2100c16becb1647adb7f04db2.png) I haven't been able to get the ARTIST from the file name to populate with an action. If I click FILENAME TO TAG (under the help menu in the toolbar) it works perfectly but I don't know how to make an Action out of that. I want to insert or paste the Cover (PICTURE) into the Tag Panel and create an Action that reduces the image to 500x500. I created the Action below but it does nothing. ![2022-05-17_20h57_40](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/f/fecdf902d4a071330c7fc9555c653519796015b1.png) Once all 4 of the Fields are populated and the PICTURE has been resized, I'd like an Action that removes all tags from the file except the 4 I mentioned (ARTIST, TITLE, ALBUM, ALBUMARTIST). I can't seem to figure out that one as well. I think that's all, again I appreciate anyone that will take the time to help me with these few items that are noobie type stuff but honestly until my laptop blew up I didn't think I would ever have to touch the "coding" again. Thanks again. -Sam ---
**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:** [May 18, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/populate-artist-from-file-name-and-remove-fields-via-action/57334/2 "2022-05-18T05:24:19Z")
> [@izzyforeal](#): > > All of my filenames look like this: Engelbert Humperdink - I Like Your Mama > ... > I haven't been able to get the ARTIST from the file name to populate with an action. If I click FILENAME TO TAG (under the help menu in the toolbar) it works perfectly but I don't know how to make an Action out of that. The action that works like the converter\>Filename-Tag would be "Guess value". Source: %\_filename% Target format string: %artist% - %dummy% or Target format string: %artist% - %title%. Did you know that with 3.14i ff you can save your Converter Strings and add descriptions for easier identification? I think the converter would still be a nice approach as it has the preview which makes it easier to find the right pattern. > [@izzyforeal](#): > > 500x500. I created the Action below but it does nothing Please define "nothing". The action only reduces the dimensions. If your picure is smaller, it stays as it is. > [@izzyforeal](#): > > I'd like an Action that removes all tags from the file except the 4 I mentioned (ARTIST, TITLE, ALBUM, ALBUMARTIST) Create an action of the type "Remove fields except" with field list: ARTIST;TITLE;ALBUM;ALBUMARTIST If you are not sure about it, see also the documentation: > **[Remove Fields Except – Mp3tag Documentation](https://docs.mp3tag.de/actions/remove-fields-except/)** > > Documentation on the Remove Fields Except action type that can be performed as Quick Action or as reusable workflow from Action Groups. Mp3tag is the universal Tag Editor. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/c/ce7035d426cb755a7916793326d23b465222a407.png) [@system](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2022, 9:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/populate-artist-from-file-name-and-remove-fields-via-action/57334/4 "2022-07-11T09:01:26Z")
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