How to View Metadata for an MP3

How to View Metadata for an MP3
Published: May 2, 2011
Updated: May 4, 2021
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Metadata is the information that helps to identify a song and categorize it based on several variables. Some of the most common metadata fields are genre, title name, track number, artist and album information. This information is embedded into commercial audio files and allows for songs to be organized in a digital media player. By using your preferred media player.

Open the media file that you wish to locate metadata information for in your favorite media player.

Locate the music library within your media player. The music library houses all of your music files. If the MP3 is not located in your music library drag it into your program to copy it to your music player.

Click on the MP3 file that you would like to identify. In iTunes and Windows Media player there is a "Get Info" or similar option. Select this option and you will be able to see and edit all of the metadata information.

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