If you’ve ever struggled with a disorganized music collection, TagScanner is the solution you’ve been looking for. This powerful music management tool helps transform chaotic audio libraries into well-organized collections with just a few clicks. Unlike many paid alternatives, TagScanner offers comprehensive functionality completely free of charge.
Managing Your Music Metadata
At its core, Tag Scanner excels at handling music file metadata. It supports an impressive range of tag formats including:
- ID3v1 and ID3v2 (2.2/2.3/2.4)
- Vorbis Comments
- APEv2 (versions 1 and 2)
- WMA tags
- MP4 (iTunes) metadata
The software’s batch editing capabilities let you modify hundreds of files simultaneously, saving countless hours of manual work when organizing large collections.
Format Compatibility
Tag Scanner works with virtually every modern audio format you might encounter:
- MP3, OGG, and FLAC (the most common formats)
- WMA and MPEG-4
- Opus and Musepack
- Monkey’s Audio and AAC
- OptimFROG and SPEEX
- WavPack and TrueAudio
- AIFF, WAV, and Direct Stream Digital
This extensive compatibility ensures that regardless of your preferred audio format, TagScanner can handle your entire library.
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Smart File Organization
One of TagScanner’s most valuable features is its intelligent file renaming system. The software can:
- Rename files based on tag information
- Generate tags from file or folder names
- Perform text conversions and replacements in both tags and filenames
- Format and rearrange tag fields for consistency
These tools make it easy to implement any organizational system you prefer across your entire collection.
Online Database Integration
Why manually enter album information when TagScanner can do it for you? The program connects to several reputable music databases including:
- freedb
- Discogs
- MusicBrainz
- Amazon
With a single click, TagScanner can retrieve accurate album information and cover art, ensuring your collection contains complete and accurate metadata.
Album Artwork Management
TagScanner doesn’t just handle text information—it also manages embedded album artwork. You can:
- View and edit embedded album covers
- Download artwork from online sources
- Resize covers for optimal display on portable devices
- Standardize artwork across your collection
These visual elements enhance both organization and the visual experience when browsing your music library.
Playlist Creation and Export
Beyond organizing individual files, TagScanner helps manage your collection as a whole with powerful playlist functionality:
- Create playlists with a single click
- Export your collection to HTML for web viewing
- Generate Excel spreadsheets for detailed collection management
- Create custom export formats for specialized needs
These export options make it easy to share, catalog, or analyze your music collection in various ways.
Additional Features
TagScanner includes several other helpful tools:
- A built-in multi-format audio player
- Full Unicode support for international character sets
- A multilingual interface
- Embedded lyrics viewing and editing
- Easy conversion between different tag versions
License: Freeware
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Size – 4 MB
TagScanner 6.1.20 for Windows 32-bit | Windows 64-bit
TagScanner Portable 6.1.20 for Windows 32-bit | Windows 64-bit
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