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How to edit ID3 tags

By CNET staff
28/06/2006



 

If you collect MP3s from disparate sources, your ID3 tags are probably in shambles. Ideally, an ID3 tag would include information about the song, artist, album, year, and genre. Some of your tracks may have just the artist labeled, others only the song title, while still others may have all of the information you need. If you want to keep your music collection organized, editing the ID3 tags is essential. The instructions below will get you started editing those tags.

Required attention span: 1 minute per song.

To get started, here're what you'll need:
  • Musicmatch Jukebox or iTunes
  • Music CDs
  • MP3s



If you prefer Musicmatch Jukebox

Step 1: Open Musicmatch Jukebox



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Open Musicmatch Jukebox. If the Music Library window isn't open, click View and select My Library to open it.

Find the song you want to edit in the Music Library, and right-click it. If it's not there, drag the MP3 file into the Music Library. Then select Edit > Edit Track Info.




Step 2: Add, remove, or edit information


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Add, remove, or edit any information in the ID3 tags. Click OK when you're finished.



If you prefer iTunes

Step 1: Select the song you want to edit



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Select a song or group of songs you want to edit. Then go to the File menu and select Get Info. PC users can right-click the song to select Get Info.



Step 2: Add, remove, or edit information


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Add, remove, or edit any information in the ID3 tags. Click OK when you're finished.

 

 
 

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