# Question about the default "Add Cover" behaviour

**URL:** <https://community.mp3tag.de/t/question-about-the-default-add-cover-behaviour/70562>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [January 24, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/question-about-the-default-add-cover-behaviour/70562 "2026-01-24T09:33:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/florian/32/5759_2.png) [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/question-about-the-default-add-cover-behaviour/70562/19 "2026-01-25T09:30:32Z")

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> [@ragtag](#):
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> What is the expected default behaviour upon executing the shortcut "Ctrl+Alt+A"?

1. It first tries to load the folder that's configured as **Cover art directory** at **Options ▸ Directories**.

2. If this is empty or can't be resolved to a valid folder, it tries to find a file with one of the supported file extensions (`jpg`, `jpeg`, `png`, or `webp`) in the selected file's directory.

3. If no file is found, it opens the current working directory.

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