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3. Getting Started

This section will help you quickly understand how to use Audio Tags Editor to manage your MP3 file metadata.

Quick Start Guide​

  1. Launch the application from your Applications folder or using Spotlight (Command + Space and type "Audio Tags Editor")
  2. Open an MP3 file by clicking the "Open File" button from the File menu or using Command + O
  3. View current tags in the main editing panel
  4. Edit tags by clicking on the respective fields and typing your changes
  5. Save changes by clicking the "Save" button or using Command + S

User Interface Overview​

Audio Tags Editor features a clean, intuitive interface designed for efficient tag editing:

Main Window Components​

  • File Browser: Shows currently opened MP3 file
  • Tag Editor Panel: The central area where tag editing takes place
  • Album Art Viewer: Displays album artwork if available

Basic Workflow​

Editing Tags​

  1. Open an MP3 file(s)

    • Use File → Open or the Open button in the toolbar
    • Select your MP3 file in the file picker dialog

  2. View current metadata

    • Select desired file(s) in the top File Browser
    • Current tags will display in the Tag Editor Panel
    • Album art (if present) will appear in the Album Art Viewer

  3. Edit metadata fields

    • Click on any field to edit its value
    • Common fields include:
      • Title
      • Artist
      • Album
      • Year
      • Genre
      • Track Number
      • Comments

  4. Save your changes

    • Use File → Save or press Command + S
    • All changes will be written directly to the MP3 file

Tips for Efficient Editing​

  • Use Tab key to move between fields
  • Press Enter/Return to complete editing a field
  • Standard macOS keyboard shortcuts work throughout the application (Command + O to open, Command + S to save, etc.)