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 edit ID3 tags for PC

If you collect MP3s from disparate sources, your ID3 tags are probably in shambles. Some tracks may have just the artist labeled, others only the song title, while still others may have all of the information you need. If you want to keep your music collection organized, editing the ID3 tags is essential. The instructions below will get you started editing those tags.

Required Attention Span: 1 minute per song

 
   Before you start, you'll need to gather these elements:

 
Follow These Simple Steps
Step One
Open MusicMatch Jukebox. If the Music Library window isn't open, click the Library button in the main window to open it.

Step Two
Find the song you want to edit in the Music Library and select it. (If it's not there, drag the MP3 file into the Music Library.) Then click the Tag button.

Step Three
Add, remove, or edit any information in the ID3 tags. Click OK when you're finished.

 
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