ID3 Editor 1.28
1.28.49 for Macintosh OS X and Windows
© 2020 Pa-software

1. Welcome to ID3 Editor

ID3 Editor is an application that can easily create or edit MP3 tag information, such as the artist, song title or composer.
Tag information can easily be copied and pasted as a whole, rather than copying and pasting each individual text field.
Artwork can be added to version 2 tags by just opening the picture drawer and dropping the artwork into the drawer.
Lyrics can be easily added by pasting text into the lyrics drawer or by dropping a text file into the drawer. The lyrics can also be spell checked or even spoken If more than one track needs the same information or needs the same changes, then you can open the tracks as a group and change only the parts that require updating. This removes the need to open each of the tracks and copy and paste the tag information.

2. Limitations

The trial version has the following limitations:
The application will expire after 30 days or 20 launches if no valid license is entered.

To purchase, visit: http://www.pa-software.com/products/

3. How do I install ID3 Editor?

3.1 Installing (Mac only)

To install ID3 Editor:
Drag the "ID3 Editor" application to either the main 'Applications' folder on your hard disk, or to your local 'Applications' folder (e.g. /Users/myname/Applications).
Or (for 10.5 or newer):
Run the installer from the Extras folder. This will install the main application and the CLI (also the iTunes script if the custom option is selected).
Note: For OS X before 10.7.5 you may need to install the developer ID certificate from Apple to use the installer. To download the certificate, visit the Apple site http://www.apple.com/certificateauthority/, find the Developer ID section and right-click on the Download certificate link (http://www.apple.com/certificateauthority/DeveloperIDCA.cer) and select Download Linked File or Save Link As (depending on the browser used). The certificate can then be installed by simply double-clicking on the DeveloperIDCA.cer file, selecting the Keychain System (not login) and then clicking on Add.
Note: Installing ID3 Editor will fix issues with OS X failing to validate the application certificate even though it is signed by Apple and gives errors such as 'ID3 Editor can’t be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed'

3.2 Installing the command line tool (Mac only)

The folder 'Extras' contains the ID3 Editor command line tool, which can be used to script ID3 Editor and check tracks for errors.
To install the command line tool:
Copy the tool 'id3edcmd' to your bin folder e.g. /Users/<username>/bin, or to the main bin folder '/usr/local/bin' for full terminal support.
Note: You can use the tool from any folder.

3.3 Installing the iTunes script (Mac only)

The folder 'Extras' contains a script for use with iTunes so that you can edit the selected tracks, without having to open ID3 Editor and manually find the file.
To install the script:
Copy the folder 'iTunes' in the 'Extras' folder to your library folder (e.g. /Users/<username>/Library). If you already have an iTunes folder in Library, just copy the Scripts folder from 'Extras/iTunes' to /Users/<username>/Library/iTunes. If the scripts folder exists, just copy the 'Edit selected tracks in ID3 Editor.scpt' file to /Users/<username>/Library/iTunes/Scripts.
Note: If you have iTunes already open, you must close it and re-open it to use the script.

To edit multiple tracks in the group edit window, hold down the Command (Apple) key when selecting the script from the scripts menu.

3.4 Installing (Windows only)

To install ID3 Editor run the WindowsID3EditorSetup.exe file.

3.5 Removing

To remove ID3 Editor:
For Mac, just put the application in the trash. If you installed the extras, you should also put them in the trash.
For Windows, run the uninstaller in the control panel or run the WindowsID3EditorSetup.exe file.

4. System requirements

Supported Macintosh platforms:
Macintosh OS X (x64) 10.15 Catalina, 10.14 Mojave and 10.13 High Sierra
Macintosh OS X (Intel) 10.13 High Sierra, 10.12 Sierra, 10.11 El Capitan, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.7 Lion, 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.5 Leopard.
Macintosh OS X (PPC) 10.5 Leopard, 10.4 Tiger, 10.3 Panther and 10.2 Jaguar.

Supported Windows x64 platforms:
Windows 10, 2019, 8.1, 8, 2012 R2, 2012, 7, 2008 R2, 2008, Vista, 2003 and XP.

Supported Windows x86 platforms:
Windows 10, 2019, 8.1, 8, 7, 2008, Vista, 2003, XP and 2000.

IMPORTANT: The Macintosh Universal Binary is required for 10.6 to 10.12 and the x64 version is required for 10.13 or newer.

5. What's new?

Version 1.28.49
Added support for Dark Mode.
Fixed an audio player issue under Catalina.
Changed the x64 signing due to issues verifying the certificate.
Fixed a problem accessing removable drives.
Fixed a problem removing an APE tag when no ID3 v1 is present.
Added a mark when an APE tag is present.
Now defaults to the large view.

Version 1.27.46
Added support to copy non-standard tag fields or restrict to ISO and Apple fields.
Fixed a progress issue updating a group under 10.14 and newer.
Added the option to keep images when using the defaults.
Added the ability to use the file name to create track details when using the defaults.
Fixed a private data field issue.
Fixed an issue where tracks were marked dirty even if they were not changed.
Added rating to the CLI.
Added the track count to the group update.
Fixed a defaults issue under Windows.

Version 1.26.43
Added native x64 support for 10.6 or newer (required by 10.13.6).
Fixed issues with logging and wildcard support in the CLI.
Added the option load all the tag data from a source in the CLI.
Added the option to drop a file or files onto the window to open them.

Version 1.25.41
Added support for corrupted and broken AIFF tracks.
Fixed an issue with the open and save window titles under Macintosh.
Fixed a certificate issue with the installer under Macintosh.
Added support for copying all standard 2.2 tag fields without conversion.

Version 1.24.38
Fixed a CLI issue with some arguments especially CSV and XML exporting.
Added support for the non-standard ID3 2.2 release date field.
Fixed an issue with CSV text output.
Fixed an issue with read-only files under Windows.
Added a warning for podcasts without an ID.
Added an optional fix for icon preview issues under Macintosh.

Version 1.23.34
Added multiple defaults.
Added extra fields to the CLI.
Added an advisory field,
Fixed an MPEG 2.5 information issue.
Added support for iTunes extended genres.
Added exporting of fields to XML and CSV for the GUI.
Added a group option to the splash window.
Added support for copying (not editing) private and user text fields.
Fixed a genre scroll issue under Windows.
Added initial key and BPM to the group editor.
Comments now support \r\n in the CLI.
Added wildcard support to the CLI.
Added an 'out' argument for saving to a different file in the CLI.
Fixed a group editor issue with a black window under El Capitan and Sierra.

Version 1.22.32
Added a splash window for easy opening of recently used files.
Added the ability to ignore AIFF corruption.
Added a rating field.
Added a better track update error message.
Added ISRC and Artist URL to the group editor.
Added a default path option.
Added the option to reset the preferences.
Added the option to show the image details in the CLI.
Added auto-complete to the text fields.
Fixed an issue where it would try and add V1 tags to non-MP3 files.
Added incrementing the ISRC code (only the number part) to the group editor.

Version 1.21.25
Added a new window style to show the picture and lyrics as tabs.
Added a option to show parts of the extended and podcast fields in a separate section.
Fixed a compatibility issue with some older plugins under Mavericks.
Added release and recorded time to the group editor.
Fixed a recent files issue under Windows XP SP3.
Added the rename file options to insert the track number with leading zeros (based on the tracks) and the number of tracks.
Added the option to export the tag image(s) in the CLI.
Added the option to set the artist URL in the CLI.
The CLI can now rename files based on the tag data even if the tag data is not changed.
Fixed an AIFF issue dealing with corrupt chunks.
Fixed an issue getting the MPEG encoder string.
Added an option to set the editor type by holding down the control key when opening tracks under Windows.

Version 1.20.20
Added the option to create a file name based on a user format.
Fixed a signing issue under Mountain Lion.

Version 1.19.20
Fixed a problem where the file creation date was not always kept if the V1 tag was changed.
Fixed a problem loading tdf files.
Fixed a problem setting the podcast option in the CLI.
Added a trim option to the CLI.
Added UTF-8 support for setting the title etc. from the file name.
Added image drop support for Windows.
Fixed an issue installing under Windows XP and 2003.

Version 1.18.18
Fixed a Unicode issue with trimming.
Added CSV and XML exporting of the tag details using the CLI.
Added a defaults button option.
CLI now prints details using UTF-8.
Added an option to ignore VBR when printing the MPEG details in the CLI.
Added the ability to delete tag fields in the CLI.
Added the ability to extract the track details based on a string format.
Fixed a problem opening only AIFF files in the group editor.
Fixed alignment issues in the group editor.
Added support for group editing of AIFF under Windows.
Added extra columns and log pruning for the shell extension.
Fixed a CLI UTF-8 and % printing issue under Windows.
Fixed a file locking issue under Windows 7.

Version 1.17.15
Added the ability to mark the track as a podcast.
Added the podcast options for an ID, a Feed and a description.
Added a title field for the V2 and V1 tags in the group editor.
Fixed a UTF issue when loading the comments or lyrics from a file in the CLI.
Added the option to pass lyrics on the command line rather than from a file.
Added the option to only show the MPEG details.
Added return codes for success and errors.
Added Windows x64 support.
Added an option to offer ID3 V2.4 and AIFF Windows Explorer support (including thumbnails).
Added a verification system to ensure the tracks were updated correctly.
Added better error detection.
Fixed an issue with Auto tag version (now defaults to Auto).
Now saves the window position.

6. How to contact us

E-mail: support@pa-software.com
Web: http://www.pa-software.com/
Support: http://www.pa-software.com/support.html

License

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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Update August 2020