Kid3

Name: Kid3 — Download free. Audio Tag editor
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Urs Fleisch

Kid3 is a comprehensive audio file tagging application designed for editing metadata across multiple files simultaneously. It supports a vast range of formats including MP3, Ogg/Vorbis, FLAC, MP4/AAC, WAV, and AIFF. The program allows users to manage ID3v1.1, ID3v2.3, and ID3v2.4 tags, generate tags from filenames, rename files based on tag data, and import album information from online databases like MusicBrainz and Discogs.

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File size: 31.3 MB

The latest version of Kid3 is: 3.10.1

Operating system: Windows

Languages: English

Developer: Urs Fleisch

Price: $0.00 USD (Open Source (GPL-2.0))

Multi-file tag editing. This function permits the selection of numerous audio files for simultaneous modification. Common fields such as artist, album, year, and genre can be set for an entire collection at once, which eliminates the need to input identical data repeatedly for each track in an album.
ID3v2.3 and v2.4 frame support. The software provides access to every frame defined in the ID3v2.3 and ID3v2.4 specifications. Users can add, remove, or modify frames including cover art, lyrics, comments, and custom user-defined text frames for maximum metadata control.
Tag format conversion. A dedicated tool converts tags between ID3v1.1, ID3v2.3, and ID3v2.4 standards. This conversion process ensures metadata compatibility with various hardware players and software applications that may only recognize one specific version of the ID3 specification.
Filename to tag generation. The application can parse file naming patterns to automatically populate tag fields. Users define a format string, such as "%track - %title", and Kid3 extracts the corresponding information from each filename, significantly accelerating the tagging of untagged music libraries.
Tag to filename generation. This reverse operation constructs file names using the existing metadata within the audio files. Users can define custom directory structures and naming conventions, allowing the program to rename and reorganize entire music collections based on consistent tag data.
Online database import. Kid3 connects to external services including MusicBrainz, Discogs, Amazon, and gnudb.org. The function retrieves accurate album data, track listings, and cover art for selected audio files, reducing manual entry and improving metadata accuracy.
Playlist file creation. The tool generates playlists in various formats such as M3U, PLS, and XSPF. After tagging and organizing files, users can export the current selection or entire directories into playlist files for use with media players.
Automated text transformation. The application features built-in functions for changing letter case and replacing character strings across multiple tag fields. Operations include converting text to uppercase, lowercase, or title case, as well as finding and replacing specific words or characters within metadata.
CSV and HTML export. Metadata can be exported to structured text formats for backup, printing, or analysis purposes. The CSV output is suitable for spreadsheet applications, while the HTML export generates a readable document displaying the complete tag information of the selected audio collection.
Synchronized lyrics editing. Kid3 supports the editing and creation of time-synchronized lyrics stored in ID3v2 synchronized lyrics frames. Users can import lyrics from LRC files, manually adjust event timing codes, and export the results back to LRC format for compatibility with karaoke software.
QML and D-Bus automation. The program exposes its functionality through a scripting interface based on QML and JavaScript. Automation tasks can be written to perform batch operations, integrate with other KDE applications via D-Bus, or execute complex tag manipulations from the command-line interface.

Kid3 was initially released in 2003 by Urs Fleisch. The project began as a simple ID3 tag editor for KDE 3 and has evolved continuously since then. The application is written primarily in C++ and uses the Qt framework for its graphical interface. Development has focused on maintaining compatibility with the KDE desktop environment while also providing builds for Windows, macOS, and Android platforms.