# Tags visible in file explorer are not visible in mp3tag

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-visible-in-file-explorer-are-not-visible-in-mp3tag/65136
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [June 25, 2024, 6:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-visible-in-file-explorer-are-not-visible-in-mp3tag/65136 "2024-06-25T06:00:00Z")
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### Author: ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)
#### Post date: [June 25, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tags-visible-in-file-explorer-are-not-visible-in-mp3tag/65136/3 "2024-06-25T06:14:06Z")

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And please also check this section:

> [@How to check files for errors?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-check-files-for-errors/44633/4):
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> How to repair files identified as corrupted? If the file in question is a MP3 file which is reported as corrupted or where the MP3 header cannot be read, chances are it is an MP4 file with a \*.mp3 file extension. This often happens if online services, e.g., to download files from YouTube are involved. Changing the file extension to \*.mp4 might solve the problem. If the problematic file is a WAV or AIF file, re-saving the file with an audio-editing program like Audacity might repair the files. …

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