MP3: Details or tags cannot be changed
It is not always easy to change MP3 tags. We will show you what it can be and how you can edit the details.
Read-only MP3 tags cannot be changed
The simplest reason why you cannot change tags is write protection:
- If a file is read-only, it means that it cannot be changed. This can be predefined from the outset. It may also be due to the folder options where the file is located.
- To check whether the MP3 has write protection, right-click on it and select "Properties".
- Directly in the first tab "General" you can see the group "Attributes" at the bottom.
- Among other things, there is also the "Read-only" option, which can be activated with a check mark.
- If a check mark is set, remove it and then click on "Apply".
- Close the property window and reopen it.
- If you now switch to the "Details" tab, you should be able to edit all tags here.
Change MP3 tags quickly with the MP3 Diags program
If the problem is not write permissions, but generally Windows Explorer or file errors, programs like MP3 diags can sometimes help. Mp3tags has also helped many users.
- MP3 Diags scans your music collection and then gives tips on what to do.
- The program also offers the option to make a backup copy of your collection. You should do this, since MP3 diags sometimes go very deep into the files.
- Then you can use it to repair broken or low quality files.
- And MP3 Diags also offers tag repair functions. That should solve your problems.
- Mp3tag also makes working with tags in general a lot easier.
- You can easily edit multiple files at the same time.
- Tags can be generated from file names and vice versa also from file name details.
- In addition, the program is not limited to MP3s, but can deal with countless common audio formats.
If the tags work again, you will definitely want to create new ones. For example, with downloads from Spotify. But is that even possible? You will find out in the next practical tip.