EZ Meta Tag Editor
EZ Meta Tag Editor

Metadata settings

Audio file manager, easy-to-use metadata editor for audio files

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Metadata settings
Metadata settings

Overview

These settings control how track numbers and ID3 tags are written to your audio files. Proper configuration ensures compatibility with media players, devices, and music libraries.

Zero-pad textual Track Number metadata

Add leading zero to the track number. Applies only for metadata formats that store track number as a string.

When enabled, track numbers will include leading zeros (e.g., 01, 02, 03).

  • Recommended for better sorting in most players and file systems
  • Especially useful for albums with 10+ tracks

Vorbis Comment

Selects how track and disc numbers are stored:

  • TRACKNUMBER=n TRACKTOTAL=N | DISCNUMBER=n DISCTOTAL=N (Recommended)
    Stores track and disc numbers in separate fields.
    • Best compatibility with modern players and tag editors
  • TRACKNUMBER=n/N | DISCNUMBER=n/N
    Combines current track/disc and total into one field (e.g., 3/12).
    • Older format, may be less flexible for some applications

ID3 tag setting

These options control which ID3 versions are written:

  • ID3V1
    • Older, limited format (basic metadata only)
    • Enables compatibility with very old devices
  • ID3V2
    • Modern, feature-rich format
    • Supports album art, extended text, and more
    • Recommended to keep enabled

ID3V2 tag setting

Choose the version of ID3V2 tags:

  • ID3V2.4 (UTF-8)
    • Newest standard
    • Best for international characters
    • May not be supported by some older players
  • ID3V2.3 (Unicode) (Recommended)
    • Best balance of compatibility and character support
    • Widely supported across devices and software
  • ID3V2.3 (Ansi)
    • Limited character support (no full Unicode)
    • Only use if required for legacy systems