File Types
Audio Tags Editor supports multiple audio formats with comprehensive metadata support. Below is a table of the currently supported file types and their metadata capabilities:
| Extension | Name | Supported | Metadata Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | MP3 | Yes | ID3v1, ID3v2 tags |
| M4A | AAC/ALAC (iTunes Audio) | Yes | ID3v2 metadata tags |
| FLAC | FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) | Yes | Vorbis Comments |
| OGG | OGG Vorbis | Yes | Vorbis Comments |
| AIFF, AIFC | AIF (Audio Interchange File Format) | Coming Soon |
Metadata Details
MP3 Format
- ID3v1: Basic metadata support (title, artist, album, year, genre)
- ID3v2.3/2.4: Extended metadata including album art, lyrics, and custom fields
M4A Format
- iTunes Metadata: Comprehensive tagging system used by Apple Music
- Atom Structure: Hierarchical metadata organization
- Album Artwork: High-quality embedded cover art support
FLAC Format
- Vorbis Comments: Flexible, UTF-8 text-based metadata system
- Embedded Artwork: Support for multiple image types and sizes
- Custom Fields: Unlimited user-defined metadata fields
OGG Format
- Vorbis Comments: Same metadata system as FLAC
- UTF-8 Support: Full Unicode character support in all text fields