How to Edit Audio Metadata Online

Keep your music and podcast library neat. Learn how to edit ID3 metadata tags and embed custom album cover art directly into MP3 files.

Quick Summary

To edit MP3 tags: 1. Load your MP3. 2. Click 'View Audio Metadata' in the sidebar. 3. Update title, artist, album, year, genre, or upload new cover art. 4. Click Save and Export.

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Detailed Instructions

Step 1: Load MP3 into Editor

Import your MP3 track into the [Audio Metadata Editor](file:///tools/audio-metadata-editor/).

Step 2: Open Metadata Modal

Click 'View Audio Metadata' in the Clips section to view existing ID3v2 tags.

Step 3: Edit Information & Artwork

Click the pencil icons to edit Title, Artist, Album, Year, and Genre. Click 'Change Art' to upload a 500x500 or 1000x1000 square cover image.

Step 4: Save & Export MP3

Click 'Save Changes' and export your MP3. The metadata and image are embedded permanently inside the file container.

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Expert Tips & Best Practices

  • Square JPEG images (e.g. 800x800 px) under 500KB work best for universal car stereo and phone compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the new album art show up on Apple Music and Spotify local files?

Yes! Our tool writes standard ID3v2.3 APIC frames that Apple Music, Spotify, VLC, and mobile players read automatically.

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