What is TagQt?
TagQt is designed for music enthusiasts and professionals who need to manage large audio collections. Whether you’re cleaning up metadata for a personal library or preparing files for distribution, TagQt offers both single-file precision and bulk operation efficiency.Key features
Comprehensive metadata editing
Edit title, artist, album, year, genre, track/disc numbers, and extended tags including BPM, key, ISRC, publisher, and comments
Global edit mode
Batch edit multiple files simultaneously with a dedicated UI that applies changes to all selected files at once
Cover art management
Fetch album artwork from online sources, load from local files, and automatically resize covers to optimize file size
Lyrics support
Fetch synchronized lyrics automatically, load from files, or romanize non-Latin scripts using Koroman
Auto-tag with MusicBrainz
Automatically lookup and apply metadata from the MusicBrainz database for accurate tagging
File operations
Batch rename files based on metadata templates and re-encode FLAC files with FFmpeg integration
Supported audio formats
TagQt supports the following audio formats for metadata editing:- MP3 - MPEG Audio Layer III with ID3 tags
- FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec with Vorbis comments
- OGG - Ogg Vorbis with Vorbis comments
- M4A - MPEG-4 Audio with iTunes-style tags
- WAV - Waveform Audio File Format
TagQt uses the Mutagen library for audio file handling, ensuring robust support across all formats.
User interface highlights
Modern dark theme
TagQt features a beautiful dark theme with extensive PySide6 styling, providing a comfortable editing experience during long sessions. A light theme is also available for those who prefer it.Smart filtering
Quickly filter your file list by filename, title, artist, or album using the built-in search box. The filter works across all metadata fields to help you find exactly what you need.Multiple view modes
Organize your files by:- File - Simple list of all files
- Album - Grouped by album name
- Artist - Grouped by artist
- Album Artist - Grouped by album artist
Keyboard shortcuts
Accelerate your workflow with shortcuts likeCtrl+S to save, Ctrl+O to open folders, and Ctrl+K for the command palette.
Next steps
Installation
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Quick start
Learn the basics with our step-by-step quick start guide