When LibriVox first started, readers needed to add ID3 tags to their files before uploading. This is now done automatically by our cataloging software, so ID3 tag fields should be left blank when recordings are exported to an MP3. We've left this page on the Wiki for historical purposes, but the information is outdated and is not being updated. Related Topic:. This page lists various software packages and outlines how to add or edit ID3 tags with them. Scroll down to find the audio software you are using for your recordings.

• If your software is not listed here and you know how to add/edit ID3 tags, please update this page (leaving the order alphabetical). • If your software is not listed here and you don't know how to add/edit ID3 tags, please post a message in our.

Welcome to the Winamp & SHOUTcast Forums. Report any translation errors. A small corner of Winamp dedicated to the pursuit of video and. I have this error: 'Error updating LAME-tag frame. Is holding exclusive read/write access to the file and LAME DLL can't update the LAME tag frame.

Notice that individual programs vary in which particular fields of the ID3 tag they give access to. Regardless of which program you use, this is a video explaining where to find the exact stuff you should use to fill in the 3 fields LibriVox uses. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • Audacity Ver 1.3 & later: Go to the File menu, then Open Metadata Editor. (Fill in ID3v2 window). If you would like to be prompted for ID3 info whenever you save an MP3, go to Edit, Preferences, Batch and tick/check Show MP3/ID3 dialog.

If your software is not listed here and you know how to add/edit ID3 tags, please update this page. Nullsoft Winamp Pro. About Librivox wiki. Nullsoft Winamp Pro (v.5.1). Fill in the tag as described above, starting at the point after 'Click the 'More. About Librivox wiki.

Earlier versions: When you click Export as.mp3 from the File menu, a little window automagically opens that asks you for the ID3 tag information. Alternately, click Edit ID3 Tags. The White Giraffe Movie. From the Project menu to bring up the same window. If you make multiple recordings in a row by exporting the first, closing the tracks, recording the second selection and exporting again, Audacity will retain the ID3 tags from the initial export rather than asking you for new ones, so in this case you will have to edit the tags through the Project menu before exporting the second time. Ubuntu Audacity for Ubuntu automatically generates ID3v2.4 tags which often are not visible in other applications in other operating systems. Librox uses ID3v2.3 tags. A single command in the terminal window can convert your ID3v2.4 tags to ID3v2.3 tags.

A program called eyeD3 is available through the Synaptic Package Manager. To install it go to System ->Administration ->Synaptic Package Manager. Enter your password when asked for it. In the search box type eyeD3. Click the box to the left of the program and mark for installation when prompted.

Click the 'Apply' button. If it suggests other dependent packages accept their installation also. Once installed, open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl-Alt-T.

At the $ prompt type: eyeD3 --to-v2.3 /home/username/path/to/file/yourfilename.mp3 and press enter. ' username' is your computer username, ' path/to/file' is the directory path to where you've saved the file, ' yourfilename' is the required Librivox file name for your project. This is an example of one of mine: eyeD3 --to-v2.3 /home/me/Desktop/Librivox/OmarResung/omarresung_5_blanden.mp3 On my Desktop, I have a folder called Librivox.

Within that folder I create a folder for each project, this one was OmarResung. And in it is my.mp3 file. Ubuntu commands and file names are case-sensitive so be sure to use upper-case to match the names exactly. An alternative to converting is to NOT use Audacity for entering your ID3 tags. A GUI program called EasyTAG is available in the Synaptic Package Manager.

With EasyTAG it is possible to set the version of your ID3 tags under Settings ->Preferences before entering them. This program can be installed in the same way as eyeD3 and once installed is found in the menu under Applications ->Sound & Video ->EasyTAG. Cool Edit 2000, Cool Edit Pro These probably also apply to Adobe.

This assumes you have a file open in and are ready to save it to format. • 'View' [menu] >'Info.' The 'Wave Information' dialog opens.