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raja · 10-16-2004, 04:47 PM

Hey guys, I need some help finding a good program for organizing my mp3 collection. I currently have over 6700 mp3's on my computer (mostly legal

- I back up all my CDs onto my desktop). The problem is that there's no easy way to go back and make them all fit into a consistent filenaming convention. The latest version of Winamp's media library feature makes it pretty easy to edit the id3 tags, although I suppose it could be better. The main thing I want is a way to go in and alter the filenames themselves. If it's possible actually to read the file's ID3 tag and then assign a new filename in "Artist - Title.mp3" format (or something similar), that would be even better. Does anyone know of a program which let's me do something like this? Even a close approximation would be good - it would take me forever to go back and do each one individually. Please help!

juicelooser · 10-16-2004, 04:50 PM

iTunes does a great job with organizing. Just import all your existing MP3s and it will rename them and put them into folders.

raja · 10-16-2004, 05:24 PM

I'm not a big fan of Apple, but I'm downloading iTunes to give it a test run. I just hope this isn't the first step down the path toward buying an iPod. Icky.

**kram 2.0** · 10-16-2004, 05:55 PM

Nope...complete opposite of you - have iTunes, but no iPod

kram

raja · 10-16-2004, 06:29 PM

wouldn't that make you exactly the same as me, since we both now have iTunes, but neither of us has an iPod?

**kram 2.0** · 10-16-2004, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raja

wouldn't that make you exactly the same as me, since we both now have iTunes, but neither of us has an iPod?

I'm a pretty big fan of the stuff that Apple makes - I've liked their OS ever since about 10 years ago in their big bulky all-in-one powermacs and iMacs.

kram

**Force Flow** · 10-17-2004, 01:19 PM

I've been using Musicmatch for years. It organizes your library via tags.

raja · 10-17-2004, 01:47 PM

It actually renames the files themselves?

Blue · 10-17-2004, 02:33 PM

If tried what seems to be thousands of mp3 softwares. I have to say, i have never found anything better than iTunes. Greatest sofware for my music iv ever used. Keeps everything in order, easy to keep track of.

What i like most about it, is its so easy to make mixes. Easy to save them, and then even easier to burn them.

I recommend at least trying out iTunes, you wont regret it.

**Force Flow** · 10-17-2004, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raja

It actually renames the files themselves?

No, it doesn't touch the file names, just the ID tags.

Doobie · 10-18-2004, 10:38 AM

I havent used iTunes but might give a try later on today... I use MusicMatch and I have to say its the best that I have used for tagging and re-naming. It looks up tags via internet then I rename files from tags... Artist - Artist Album - Track - Title...

I have yet to find anything better.

juicelooser · 10-18-2004, 04:24 PM

The great thing about iTunes is you really never need to worry about how it's organized in the folder. iTunes has such a great interface that you barely ever need to get to the file. It is organized nicely though.

10-16-2004, 04:47 PM	#1
raja Member (7 bit) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Macon, Georgia Posts: 93	Good program for organizing mp3's? Hey guys, I need some help finding a good program for organizing my mp3 collection. I currently have over 6700 mp3's on my computer (mostly legal - I back up all my CDs onto my desktop). The problem is that there's no easy way to go back and make them all fit into a consistent filenaming convention. The latest version of Winamp's media library feature makes it pretty easy to edit the id3 tags, although I suppose it could be better. The main thing I want is a way to go in and alter the filenames themselves. If it's possible actually to read the file's ID3 tag and then assign a new filename in "Artist - Title.mp3" format (or something similar), that would be even better. Does anyone know of a program which let's me do something like this? Even a close approximation would be good - it would take me forever to go back and do each one individually. Please help! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-16-2004, 04:50 PM	#2
juicelooser Member (9 bit) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 420	iTunes does a great job with organizing. Just import all your existing MP3s and it will rename them and put them into folders. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-16-2004, 05:24 PM	#3
raja Member (7 bit) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Macon, Georgia Posts: 93	I'm not a big fan of Apple, but I'm downloading iTunes to give it a test run. I just hope this isn't the first step down the path toward buying an iPod. Icky. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-16-2004, 05:55 PM	#4
kram 2.0 Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 7,835	Nope...complete opposite of you - have iTunes, but no iPod kram Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "For today, goodbye. For tomorrow, good luck. And forever, Go Blue!" University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman

10-16-2004, 06:29 PM	#5
raja Member (7 bit) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Macon, Georgia Posts: 93	wouldn't that make you exactly the same as me, since we both now have iTunes, but neither of us has an iPod? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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10-17-2004, 01:19 PM	#7
Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,384	I've been using Musicmatch for years. It organizes your library via tags. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ There are two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day, and you have to have a dream.

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raja Member (7 bit) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Macon, Georgia Posts: 93	It actually renames the files themselves? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-17-2004, 02:33 PM	#9
Blue Member (6 bit) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ca Posts: 56	If tried what seems to be thousands of mp3 softwares. I have to say, i have never found anything better than iTunes. Greatest sofware for my music iv ever used. Keeps everything in order, easy to keep track of. What i like most about it, is its so easy to make mixes. Easy to save them, and then even easier to burn them. I recommend at least trying out iTunes, you wont regret it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-18-2004, 10:38 AM	#11
Doobie Member (11 bit) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,049	I havent used iTunes but might give a try later on today... I use MusicMatch and I have to say its the best that I have used for tagging and re-naming. It looks up tags via internet then I rename files from tags... Artist - Artist Album - Track - Title... I have yet to find anything better. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Computer: 486 Ram: 8 MB CD Rom: None OS: Windows 3.1

10-18-2004, 04:24 PM	#12
juicelooser Member (9 bit) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 420	The great thing about iTunes is you really never need to worry about how it's organized in the folder. iTunes has such a great interface that you barely ever need to get to the file. It is organized nicely though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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