Thanks to all who have responded. As I mentioned previously, I downloaded and have been using the RadioGet offering from a few days ago. Nice little program. Here's the problem and why I've been asking about tagging software. RadioGet downloads MP3 files into separate directories by artist name, and also puts the artist name at the beginning of each MP3 file followed by the song title. However, when I load the songs into iTunes, the name of the artist does not appear in the file name, only the title of the song. Needless to say, this makes it difficult to determine which songs (by artist) I would like to listen to or load on my iPod.

I would assume that Media Monkey (Gold edition) would resolve this problem, but since I don't have the Gold edition, this isn't a viable solution.

Hi all, forget about the "MultiMediaPhile" software I mentionned earlier!

The instructions to get it free do not work and all their Email addresses are dead.

@ Samian: For your second question, Mp3tag supports online database lookups from, e.g., Amazon, discogs, or freedb, allowing you to automatically gather proper tags and cover art for your music library and TagScanner can get album info via online databases like freedb or Amazon.

For your third question, unfortunately, accuracy will depend on the original state of your music files, very badly coded files will trow it for a loop.

I don't know - as I have not used it enough (particularly this feature) to be able to give you an informed answer. The best thing (I believe) would be for you to try it yourself - that way, you will have firsthand knowledge of how efficient it is (per your individual preferences & taste). It's a free program, so you have nothing to lose.

So how accurate is Media Monkey?

Yes, Media Monkey has the "Auto-Tag" feature, which will allow you (via right-clicking your selected music track) to find all missing information via the web.

So let me get this straight, as I'm not a whiz with music software. Will any of the suggested software programs "sample" my MP3s, access an online music database, and then provide the missing information? The reason I'm asking this is because I downloaded yesterday's RadioGet offering, and would love to get the right data associated with the songs. As it stands right now, the songs are in separate file folders by artist, but iTunes doesn't pull the artist name from the file folder when I add the songs to my library.

GMMan, if you like iTunes, you might find "Songbird" interesting!

Regards

Paul F. Quantum AKA "The Dragon" (the Forum Member formerly known as Quantum Dragon AKA Paul)

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No problem, Inas, thanks much for your comment!

I am always thrilled when I can help!

As for the name change, I feel it shows more of my "Human" side and it will be good for this new decade.

iTunes seems to work for me, though only half the time. Of course, unlike me, you probably have a whole bunch of untagged music.

Hey there, Paul, thanks much for the alternative freeware programs - I think I'll check them out, especially since CNET (editors and users) rate them highly.

As for your slight name change - whatever makes you happy is okay with us.

Inas

Hello Samian, on top of the excellent choice happyPerson (Hello Inas!) provided, there are some others that are also free:

1) Mp3Tag by Florian Heidenreich - CNET Editor rating: 5/5 - CNET User rating: 5/5

Mp3Tag (CNET page)
English Homepage (Mp3Tag)

2) TagScanner by X-Development - CNET Editor rating: 5/5 - CNET User rating: 4/5

TagScanner (CNET page)
English Homepage (TagScanner)

Here are some lesser know possibilities:

MP3 Tag Express 3.2 by George Taylor, an independent software developer, who produces computer software primarily for the home desktop market.

MP3 Tag Express 3.2 (CNET page)
Homepage (MP3 Tag Express 3.2)

The same author is also offering "MultiMediaPhile", an Audio/Video content indexing program that makes finding what you want to listen an effortless process and transforms your computer into the ultimate PC jukebox!

Homepage (MultiMediaPhile)

MultiMediaPhile's sale price is normally $14.95 but M. Taylor is currently doing a free product promotion (This is available for a limited time only) so you can register MultiMediaPhile free of charge.

See here for the details: http://www.exactosoft.com/mmp/Purchase.html

And as a final choice, you have Grantman Mp3 Tagger 1.2 by Grant Prudlow

Grantman Mp3 Tagger 1.2 (CNET page)
Creator's Homepage

I hope this will help

Paul F. Quantum AKA "The Dragon" (the Forum Member formerly known as Quantum Dragon AKA Paul)

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Hi Samiam, Media Monkey is an excellent freeware program that will meet your needs. The CNET.COM editor rating is 5/5, and the CNET.COM user rating is 4/5.

Media Monkey Standard - 100% FREE

Cheers,
Inas

Can anyone suggest some software (preferably freeware) that can scan my music files and provide missing information (e.g., artist, actual song title, genre, etc...) I believe that I'm looking for a music tagging software, but I would like something that is relatively automatic.