Tag MP3's on Mac - Add Metadata and Artwork To Mp3 and Wav Files

[@BenCaesar]

Now I know why everyone thought my album was called Desktop!

[@jimmymakemusic]

Lmao. I think we’ve all made that same album.

[@domishay]

🤣 LMFAO

[@Gundam-bruh]

You’re the man. Your channel doesn’t get enough credit for the simplicity!

[@jimmymakemusic]

Wow! I genuinely appreciate that. Thanks for checking out the videos and commenting!

[@MPizzy-sn9jo]

AMEN!!! just came across it today sweating trying to figure out my splits and so far the simplicity for a new artist is what I need.

[@grindmodephiladelphia1839]

hey ..so where would you put your ISRC code in this metadata and will it be considered embedded using this app?

[@thestateofchill]

Very clear and easily understood....thanks Jimmy!

[@jimmymakemusic]

Great! Thanks for checking it out.

[@HeavywaveRecords]

Thank You, Straight to the point, No Fluff

[@davidhjdebrecen]

Thanks for the help Rob! I loved you in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo 😎

[@jimmymakemusic]

😂 I guess it wouldn’t surprise you that I was DJ Deuce for 15 years.

[@mantrafox]

Thanks so much. I desperately needed help with my mastered files, and this was it. I even bought the program. I will look forward to checking more vids from you.

[@jimmymakemusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mantrafox]

Oh one thing I should ask. How is it tagging the wav files? I thought wavs were untaggable. Just MP3s and that. The thought Just clicked

[@jimmymakemusic]

@@mantrafox You're right. While you can embed an MP3's tags, the wav's info is essentially "attached" to the file. Some programs can read it and some can't. I should have made that more clear. I'm an idiot.

[@ettygeee]

I've been looking for this for weeks!

[@LenGreenblat]

Does ID3Tag or MP3TAG let me embed all TAGS including ISRC code and UPC code? Do all platforms recognize all TAGS? For example, if someone uses your music on KZbin, will it recognize the TAGS and report it to your PRO? I read somewhere that Microsoft does not recognize all TAGS entered in Metadata, rather it more often recognizes Metadata entered as INFO. Also, are WAV files recognized?

[@ZEKAIMUSIC]

Doesn't wrk for me. isn't saving the artwork, i've done everything correctly and tried work arounds nothing works.

[@deanrochester419]

I am on a mac and have done your steps... now when I burn songs to a cd do I use CD audio, MP3 or CD data? I am sending the music to radio stations and want to make sure it is encoded properly

[@FernandoQuevedo]

Great little program! Thanks for sharing. I purchased the paid version just to support the programmer.

[@que_dijo]

I can conffirm that you Jimmy are the man!

[@DMDvideo10]

You didn't mention the TAG field. It auto populated when I clicked save but I don't know if it's correct? Also nothing about ISRC code.

[@SoloCport]

Thank you for the direct to the point video.

[@levonsarkissians]

A good tutorial however it does not work for the purpose I wanted to use. Everything works as explained however when I try to send it through WhatsApp it will not show the ArtWork. I have not found any tutorial or explanation in solving this issue. Maybe someone has an idea?

[@yingtianfu]

A short and simple video that explains everything. Thank you!!!

[@jimmymakemusic]

Absolutely! Happy it could help out.

[@pablogomez-sandro1508]

Thank you! Great explanation, good pace, clear and methodical.

[@Ruth_A_Harris]

Helpful, but my album art doesn't show in Apple Music... any ideas of what I'm doing wrong?

[@jimmymakemusic]

I find that Apple Music doesn't like album art from .wav files. Mp3's should show up ok. One thing you can do is add album artwork in Apple Music itself. Right click the song in Apple Music then click "get info" and add artwork there.

[@timyoung5230]

HI i posted before, but I cannot get tag editor to work. When I click on save it looks like it's saving but to where? Tag editor does not have a saved file option, and after calling apple we still could not figure out where the file went. Tag editor also has not yet responded to me. There is also no share option with tag editor free.

[@ImbecilePromotions]

Why won't my FLAC files save metadata in this program!? 😢

[@mr.k905]

Great, thanks!! ...Is there maybe something free that does bulk editing? (for Mac)

[@beviskao]

Clear and straightforward, thanks for the video!!

[@nathanmillard]

This is a great video for anyone populating metadata on single files, or small numbers of files. Do you know if there's a way of populating metadata for dozens (or hundreds) of files at once? This could be by populating from the file name (if the file names contain the desired metadata in a structured format, e.g. title - artist - year - genre - bpm - key), or by uploading metadata from an excel, csv, txt or something. Any info on this much appreciated!

[@senatordj]

i've tried many different ways now but still when I drag it into rekordbox it does not show the artwork... I don't get it

[@lorenzzz8]

same!

[@encantadauk544]

Exactly what I needed - thank you so much!

[@AG-ye6pv]

AMAZING! SUCH A LIFE SAVER!

[@MJ-tg6wb]

Just found your channel today. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@jimmymakemusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@ethanaustin_17]

Doesn't sync to spotify local files on iphone?

[@Afiplaysmusic]

Thanks so much!

[@FrostCrypto]

YOUR UNDERRATED.

[@davidsoto9621]

I downloaded the same one and mine doesn’t have the option for BPM. Any help?

[@brandon_expo]

saved me a bunch of time thank you

[@sixeightmusic4794]

Great tutorial 👏🏻

[@spoon54]

Instead of artwork could you add lyrics to a wav or mp3 file.Thank you

[@JamilaFalak]

Can you add an ISRC code via this software?

[@Joanmaofficial]

You're THE man! thanks!

[@frankcallery]

Thanks Jimmy

[@rickyiglesias5384]

What are the limitation for the free version of Tag Editor? Does it only let you do 100 songs and then it shuts off? Only works for 7 days? Thanks for any info.

[@stillmystic]

Thank you, I appreciate it! I can have a more pleasant experience with an album cover on my guided meditations now!

[@SorayasFierceCookingShow]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@90s-Trance_86]

How to do this: How can I use two albums for the SAME song. Example: Phil Collins I want to have in the albums: - American (pop) - Chill-Out Road SOngs I make TWO albums in ONE track with 'MP3 TAG'. However in the car it can only one album (AMerican Pop). WHat can I do the car or laptop can also read the 'Chill-Out Road SOngs' album? How to use the second or 3r album cover in 'MP3-TAG'?

[@Solitaire001]

About the only way I can see to do this the way you described is to make a copy of the song and then update different metadata for each song. I don't know of a way to do it with a single song. One alternative option is to use playlists. Create two playlists, one for each album, and then load the songs into each playlist. I did that for the Carpenters album "Horizon" where I created a playlist and replaced "Desperado" with "Trying To Get The Feeling Again."

[@90s-Trance_86]

@@Solitaire001 thanks for giving a reaction!🍻🖒 It indeed a good option so the playlist will be 'Chill-Out Road Songs'. Then all tracks you select will be a chill out road song😎🖒

[@Solitaire001]

@@90s-Trance_86 You're welcome. Something else to mention is that I follow the rule that every album should have a unique name. This came out of a situation involving greatest hits albums. Originally I titled each album "Greatest Hits" and it would be separated in MediaMonkey and when stored on my hard drive. However, when I checked in my player (a Sony Walkman) and looked at the "Greatest Hits" album it fused all of the albums named "Greatest Hits" into one album consisting of over 200 files. To solve the problem I added the act's name after "Greatest Hits" so I'd have albums like "Greatest Hits [Christopher Cross]", "Greatest Hits [Chilliwack]" and "Greatest Hits [The Manhattan Transfer]" and each one would be separated on my player. I extended that to doing that whenever I have two or more albums with the same name, so I have (as an example) "Shine [Bond]" and "Shine [Frida]". Also, if I have two or more different songs with the same name I put the writer's name after the song's name. So I have "It's Too Late [Carole King]" and "It's Too Late [Bobby Goldsboro]". By putting the writer's name it allows me to keep the same songs together.

[@ingeiden]

Am I missing the part with the ISRC code ? Where do I add that ?

[@thomaskavanagh4800]

I've done all the above to the WAV file but it doesn't show any artwork :(

[@jimmymakemusic]

That sucks! I usually just drag and drop the artwork into the “artwork” rectangle then I’m good. Make sure you’re hitting the save button before closing the program too. I’ve forgotten that a bunch of times!

[@davidgrabenschroer2236]

same

[@addword9]

Same for me. Had a feeling isn't just me..

[@cradfixmorton2112]

same

[@philcleeves970]

Same here

[@ingeiden]

Where do I add ISRC code ?

[@lorenzzz8]

I don't know why, but if the files are in iCloud Drive, this doesn't work. I mean, if I try to perform this process with a file inside the Finder's 'iCloud Drive' folder, it doesn't work. However, if I copy the file locally, it works. But: the same file, when copied to iCloud Drive, doesn't show the artwork

[@jimmymakemusic]

That’s good to know. I would see if there’s any difference doing the same thing working with an mp3 vs a wave. The art work should embed right into an mp3 and work fine…with wav’s there are no “tags.” So, most tags/artwork are simply “attached” or associated with the file locally, and may not transfer well. I’ve had it work…and not work. Different players can affect the outcome too.

[@timyoung5230]

Would this work if you individually send your music out to DJs? It sounds better then a lot of stuff i've read and listened to on youtube.

[@jimmymakemusic]

Yes! That's exactly what most people use it for. It polishes up the file presentation and looks good on DJ and music-playing software.

[@kathymuir1968]

I thought WAV files can only store ISRC code, no other metadata...

[@jKHAHN215PA]

Well should the ISRC go in the comment section ? ..and it will I register that way (if not any other suggestions)

[@jimmymakemusic]

Don’t use the comment section. They’ve added an ISRC section to the free version but always double check your metadata when uploading around the internet.

[@jKHAHN215PA]

@@jimmymakemusic Jimmy ??? Can this program be used for mp4 to embed my videos for KZbin??

[@jimmymakemusic]

@@jKHAHN215PA I haven't done it myself but the app description says YES! it can.

[@alphacorvus]

​@@jimmymakemusic Is there a problem with using the comment section? Session Studio who have partnered with PPL recommend that you add these in order to make sure you get paid by performing rights societies: The IPI is the code to identify songwriters: If you are a songwriter or contribute to the creation of the song, you must have an IPI number so people know who to pay! To get an IPI number, you need to sign up [with] a Performing Rights Organisation (PRO). The ISWC is the code to identify the song: The ISWC is an ID for your original song, so the lyrics and melody. So, if you or someone else records your song and gets 10 million streams, you will get credited and rewarded if your song has an ISWC. You will get an ISWC code by registering the new song with a PRO or a publisher. The ISRC is the code to identify the actual recording: The ISRC code identifies each unique recording. You can get an ISRC automatically created with Session Studio, or with a distributor or label. There must be a unique ISRC for all recordings on a song, for example an album version and a live version of the same song. The IPN is the code to identify performers: If you perform on a recording of a song in Europe, you need an IPN to ensure you’re fairly credited and receive your neighbouring rights. To get an IPN, you need to register with a Collective Management Organisation (CMO), who collects on behalf of performers, since PROs collect on behalf of songwriters. The IPN represents music performers. The ISNI is the code that brings the other four together: ISNI is a public ID that can be seen by all. By adopting an ISNI, artists, songwriters, and other creators can be unambiguously identified and therefore credited for their work. The ISNI links your other IDs together and keeps track of you as an individual for your contributions, both on the musical work and also as a performer on the recording. Presumably there are no designated fields for any of these in MP3tag? So can all these be added to the comment section instead? If you or anyone else knows that would be really great to find out!

[@Sandman10p]

Nice Video! Thanks

[@Cupcake-ce3zh]

Hi!! I'm using a Sony Walkman A55 and I used Mp3tag to change the metadata for my WAV files. I have a few problems: 1) the album artist shows up as the artist of the song (which isn't always the same person) 2) composer is not shown 3) when I change all this information, it is shown on mp3tag as well as on my computer file but when I transfer it to my Walkman, that information becomes UNKNOWN. How can I fix this problem? I really want to keep using WAV files as they sound much much better. (I don't like FLAC). How can I make the Walkman show the composer and album artist information? Thank you!!

[@Solitaire001]

Unfortunately, WAV files don't support metadata. That's why it is showing up as "Unknown" when you pull of the Detailed Song Information, when you update the information in MP3Tag it doesn't embed the metadata in the file. That is one of the disadvantages of WAV. One of the reasons I use FLAC is that it does support metadata. With WAV files about all you can do is embed the metadata into the song's filename. As an example, you could set the file name as follows: [Album Artist] - [Album] - [Track Number] - [Song Title].wav. As an example: Carpenters - Horizon - 02 - Only Yesterday.wav. Then when you pull up the files on the player it will sort them in order by Album Artist, Album, and Track.

[@LeeMimsProductions]

Thank you. automatic sub after listening.

[@TipplerMario]

Thank you for this!

[@valentineonyoutube3503]

Thanks, I'll try it out

[@gelderlandproduction]

Does this work in Windows 11?

[@majeokey]

Thanks a lot brother!!!

[@LAROSEROYCE]

Worked... Thumbs Up!

[@djfantomcat]

Fantastic. Helped a ton!

[@MsZero333]

Best video ever.

[@donnas8408]

How do you add an IRSC code to wave file on Mac?

[@jimmymakemusic]

ISRC data can be added in the "paid" version. Here's a link with more info: amvidia.com/tag-editor/faq/tags-from-network/how-to-embed-isrc-codes-from-online-databases-to-mp3-files

[@jimmymakemusic]

Just a heads up, Donna. There was an update to the Mac app and you can now add ISRC codes in the free version. Right-click the menu bar at the top of the app window where the "artwork, title, etc" are. It'll open a menu. You want Network and Paths -> ISCR

[@heyitsjeffagain]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Sparkle132]

You are awesome thank you!!

[@westsidevicious]

Guess it doesn't work with wav

[@laurenblainebamartistmgt]

Anybody know of a program similar to ID3 Editor for PC that will allow me to edit the Metadata on a .wav file? All I can find are programs for .mp3 files. Thanks! I have a new album coming out and I need to get it to DistroKid. Thanks in advance!

[@jaymacnally]

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[@luckydougfergus]

This is fantastic! But you didn’t address the reason I’m here, the most important reason is adding the ISRC… You didn’t tell us how to add the ISRC! The universe still loves you, so please maybe make another video showing how to attach the ISRC!

[@prestigemusic109]

Thank you Jimmy, very helpful video. Also, I would like to collaborate with you on the music side. Let me know if we can work together on a project. Sincerely, DJ Skillzz

[@bennettbernerproject3289]

How do you export the file to your iTunes library? or desktop?

[@jimmymakemusic]

In Tag Editor? You're not exporting anything. You're changing the existing file.

[@bennettbernerproject3289]

@@jimmymakemusic I'm trying to add ISRC codes, Composer info etc. so that when the music goes out I will get paid. Will this program do that? It seems the metadata doesn't stick Shouldn't there be a way once you drag your files in, add metadata, that you can now export the file with the new attached info? I don't see any export option.

[@jimmymakemusic]

@@bennettbernerproject3289 Two things...once you're done editing the track info in Tag Editor, click the "Save" icon, and the metadata will be saved to the file. Secondly, adding ISRC codes is not an option in this program. You'd have to manually input the ISRC codes into whatever store you're trying to collect from. Music distributors usually handle this for you though.

[@bennettbernerproject3289]

@@jimmymakemusic Thank you

[@donnas8408]

@@jimmymakemusichi what if you’re giving out a single as promo but you’re not ready to release it yet thru digital distribution yet you still want IRSC code embedded incase your song ends up who knows where and you want to get paid? How can you do this without using digital distribution place?

[@Tariqkhan1967]

You are a champ!

[@dr.danpach]

Gracias,la mejor manera de colocar Cover Album a los mp3, me ayudaste mucho, así ordeno mi biblioteca de canciones, dios te bendiga

[@HPC469]

Amazing, you got yourself a sub!

[@ricardojmestre]

thanks for the help!

[@jimmymakemusic]

Happy to help!

[@p1xelat3d]

Cool can I do this on mobile

[@exclusivedjcompany]

Thank you!

[@kimemongg]

Thank you !

[@ChristineElisemusic]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@patmcwilliamsmusic]

Big help Thanks!

[@kylebryan4295]

thank you :)

[@Astroboytoy]

Thank you

[@jorgemontoya8844]

You should have said it is for MAC

[@ImposterCinnamon]

So why do you have a whole section for 'Mac Users' just to continue on and only be for mac users? What a waste of air.

[@erreyonj]

Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@daje97]

Thank yuo

[@rithiksharan]

As an ex android user, this process is dumb af. In adnroid as soon as i dowlanoad the mp3 from ac convertor itll directly go to samaung music

[@wembley636]

So just label this video for Mac users... only 14% of people have Mac's & 72% have Windows..

[@audiomastering]

WAV files do not have the tags for artwork. Stop spreading misinformation.

[@jimmymakemusic]

Oof! Misinformation? That’s a little harsh. I see where you’re coming from though. You can “attach” artwork to a wav, but the artwork isn’t embedded in the metadata like an mp3. Some programs can read a wav’s artwork, and some can’t. So, you’re right. I should’ve explained that better. Thanks for holding me accountable.

[@MickBrownFolksinger]

@@jimmymakemusic good to know, its an awful shame there's no way to get artwork to show on WAV files. I embedded the artwork onto the Wav with Id3tag software and it looked great, then opened in the Apple software and I can see the artwork there, but as soon as I open the Wav file in Apple Music or on windows music programs, artwork does not show up, any work around for this??

[@Solitaire001]

@@MickBrownFolksinger Unfortunately, there is no standard for metadata for WAV files, including album art. If you are using a digital audio player one thing that you could try is putting the album art in the same folder as the album's songs. However, whether or not it will work will depend on the player. I have a Sony Walkman NW-A55 and the album art must be embedded in the song's metadata as a baseline .jpg file, otherwise the album art won't display.

[@kshitijactor]

thanks man! thanks a ton!!!

[@tGoldenPhoenix]

Thank you!

[@bobelling3638]

Thank you