AtomicParsley
AtomicParsley: Lightweight Metadata Editor
A command line program for reading, parsing and setting metadata into MPEG-4 files, allowing you to view and edit metadata like title, artist, genre, etc.
What is AtomicParsley?
AtomicParsley is a free, open source, multi-platform command line tool for reading, parsing, and setting metadata in MPEG-4 files, including MP4, M4A, M4B, and M4V files. It enables viewing and editing of metadata tags such as title, artist, album, genre, track number, cover art, etc.
Developed by Rodney Hector, AtomicParsley works by parsing the atom or free box within an MPEG-4 file to display the metadata in a human-readable format or make modifications. It uses a command line interface and can be easily automated to process batches of media files.
Some key features include:
- Reading, adding, deleting and modifying metadata tags
- Adding and extracting cover artwork
- Setting custom metadata such as composer, disc number, BPM, etc.
- Ensuring iTunes compatibility for metadata
- Platform independence - works on Windows, Mac and Linux
AtomicParsley is lightweight, fast and easy to use. With its active development and support, it remains one of the most popular tools for automating MPEG-4 metadata manipulation.
AtomicParsley Features
Features
- Edit ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags in MP4/M4A/M4B/M4V/3GP files
- Set track numbers or disc numbers
- Add album art
- Set composer, disk number, BPM, etc
- Set lyrics, genre, comments, etc
Pricing
- Open Source
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