Mp3tag 3.34.1

MP3tag: Powerful, Lightweight Tag Editor for Windows

MP3tag is a dedicated metadata editor for audio files that prioritizes speed, accuracy, and batch automation. Created by Florian Heidenreich and maintained for years with regular updates, MP3tag supports the major tagging standards (ID3v1, ID3v2, APEv2, Vorbis Comments, MP4/iTunes, ASF) and a wide range of audio formats including MP3, M4A/MP4, FLAC, WAV, WMA, OGG, ALAC and more. It’s a top choice for music collectors, DJs, archivists, and anyone who needs precise control over large music libraries.

Key Features

• Batch Metadata Editing: Apply tag changes to hundreds or thousands of files at once using multi-select, action groups, and conditional actions.
• Flexible Filename & Tag Conversion: Convert filenames to tags and tags to filenames with customizable masks, supporting nested folders and complex patterns.
• Actions & Profiles: Create reusable action groups for common tasks (remove tags, format tags, replace text, map genres, case conversion) and save profiles for consistent workflows.
• Online Database Integration: Retrieve tags and cover art from services such as Discogs, MusicBrainz and freedb via built-in web sources and tag lookup features.
• Cover Art Management: Embed, export or remove album artwork; import images from files or online sources and control artwork size and format.
• Advanced Search & Replace: Use regular expressions, wildcards and powerful string functions to clean and normalize metadata across libraries.
• Custom Columns & Export: Add custom columns to the file list, export tag data to CSV, HTML, XML, M3U and other formats for cataloging or backup.
• Portable & Installer Versions: Choose a standard installer for Windows or a portable ZIP that runs without installation—handy for use on multiple machines or from USB drives.
• Unicode & Multilingual Support: Full Unicode compatibility for tags and filenames, making it reliable for international collections.

Workflow Enhancements and Automation

• Action-based Automation: Chain multiple tag operations into a single action group to standardize metadata with one click.
• Tag Panel & Field Templates: Use the customizable tag panel to view and edit common fields quickly; save templates for recurring tag layouts.
• Presets & Recent Actions: Save frequently used formatting strings and access recent edits to speed repetitive tasks.

Installation, Licensing and Updates

• Windows Native App: MP3tag is native to Windows and runs on modern Windows releases; check system requirements on the official site before installing.
• Download Options: Official downloads include an installer and a portable version; a Microsoft Store edition is also available.
• Free for Personal Use: The desktop version available from the developer’s site is free for private users; donations are welcomed and a paid Microsoft Store variant exists for convenience.
• Active Development: Regular updates and changelogs are published on the MP3tag website, improving format support, bug fixes and feature refinements.

Why MP3tag Stands Out

• Speed and Efficiency: Optimized for handling very large collections without slowing down, with responsive batch processing and low resource use.
• Deep Tag Control: Supports all major tag formats and offers granular control (tag version selection, embedded art, ReplayGain tags via third-party tools).
• Customizability: Extensive scripting-style formatting, regular expressions and action groups let power users automate nearly any tagging task.
• Trusted Longevity: Decades of development and a focused feature set make MP3tag a reliable tool for long-term library maintenance.

Ideal Users

1. Collectors and archivists who need consistent, accurate metadata across large libraries.
2. DJs and music professionals who require quick batch edits and precise filename/tag synchronization.
3. Anyone migrating libraries or preparing files for streaming, publishing, or device syncing.