Mp3tag 3.35.1

MP3tag — Powerful Metadata & Tag Editor for Windows

MP3tag is a focused, high-performance metadata editor for audio files that emphasizes speed, precision and bulk automation. Developed and maintained by Florian Heidenreich, MP3tag supports industry-standard tag formats (ID3v1, ID3v2, APEv2, Vorbis Comments, MP4/iTunes, ASF) and a wide range of audio containers including MP3, M4A/MP4, FLAC, WAV, WMA, OGG and ALAC. It’s a go-to tool for collectors, DJs, archivists and anyone managing large music libraries who needs reliable, repeatable tag edits.

Core Features and Format Support

• Comprehensive tag format coverage: Full support for ID3, Vorbis Comments, APEv2 and MP4 tags with precise control over tag versions and encoding.
• Wide audio format compatibility: Works with MP3, M4A/MP4, FLAC, WAV, WMA, OGG, ALAC and other common containers encountered in music collections.
• Batch editing at scale: Apply changes to thousands of files in seconds using multi-select, action groups and batch processing tools.
• Filename ↔ tag conversion: Generate tags from filenames and create filenames from tags using flexible masks and nested folder patterns.
• Online database lookups: Pull metadata and cover art from Discogs, MusicBrainz and freedb through built-in web sources and tag lookup features.
• Cover art handling: Embed, export or remove album artwork; import images from files or online sources and control image format and size.
• Export and reporting: Export tag data to CSV, HTML, XML, M3U and custom formats for cataloging, backups or migration.
• Unicode & multilingual support: Reliable handling of non-Latin scripts in tags and filenames for international libraries.

Automation, Customization and Power Tools

• Action groups & scripting-style formatting: Build reusable action groups to chain operations (replace text, case conversion, map genres, remove/format tags) and automate repetitive workflows.
• Regular expressions & advanced string functions: Clean, normalize and transform metadata using regex, wildcards and conditional formatting.
• Custom columns & tag panel: Add user-defined columns to the file list and use a configurable tag panel to surface the fields you edit most often.
• Presets and profiles: Save formatting strings, action groups and lookup profiles to keep tagging consistent across projects and devices.

Install Options, Licensing and Updates

• Windows native application: MP3tag is a native Windows app; it runs on recent Windows releases and is optimized for performance and low resource usage.
• Installer and portable builds: Choose between an easy installer and a portable ZIP that runs without installation—ideal for USB drives and multiple machines.
• Microsoft Store edition: A paid Microsoft Store variant is available for users who prefer store-based deployment and automatic updates.
• Donationware model: The desktop version from the developer site is free for personal use; donations are encouraged to support ongoing development.
• Active maintenance: Regular updates, changelogs and download options are published on the official site and the mp3tag.app landing page, keeping format support and bug fixes current.

User Experience and Performance

• Fast, responsive UI: Designed to handle very large collections without slowdown, with quick scanning and immediate tag writes.
• Low learning curve for basics: Common tasks like renaming files, editing album/artist/title and embedding artwork are straightforward for newcomers.
• Power-user depth: Advanced features like action groups, custom export scripts and regex-based replacements give expert users granular control.
• Portable workflow support: The portable build and configurable profiles make it easy to use MP3tag across multiple systems or on a USB drive.

Who Should Use MP3tag

1. Music collectors and archivists who need accurate, consistent metadata across large libraries and long-term archives.
2. DJs, broadcasters and music professionals requiring fast batch edits, filename/tag synchronization and reliable cover art embedding.
3. Anyone preparing files for streaming platforms, device syncing or library migrations who needs precise control over tag contents and formats.