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First let’s just get a quick definition: ID3, according to id3.org<\/a> means “IDentify an MP3.” Although this definition refers particularly to MP3s (due to it’s origin) it doesn’t pertain specifically to MP3s, in fact there are other audio formats whose ID3 tags can be edited such as MP2, MP4\/AAC, Ogg Vorbis and more.<\/p>\n ID3 tags are extra information\/data contained within your audio beyond the actual audio<\/em>. The general basic information that you see in the majority of your audio files that we all have seen, particularly in your music library or even simply in your computer files is: the name, author, album, genre and artwork. This makes finding particular songs within your music library a bit easier. It also helps whatever music software you are using sort your audio files in ways that are logical and easy to search.<\/p>\n The artwork and properly filled meta data doesn’t only make things look aesthetically pleasing, but it also reflects professionalism.<\/strong> Being able to read the description of an episode , and all the other information that can be added to the file cements within the listener your commitment and expertise regarding your chosen subject.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Most folks use iTunes to edit their ID3 tags. It’s pretty easy to do it within that software. Here is a tutorial<\/a> on the Podcast411<\/a><\/strong> site that walks you through how to go about it.<\/p>\n NOTE: When folks subscribe to your podcast via iTunes, iTunes will overwrite some of your ID3 tags. An example would be your title, iTunes actually replaces what you entered in the ID3 tags with the title from the RSS feed for that episode.<\/em><\/p>\n Don’t like iTunes, don’t want iTunes? No problem. Here is some software that is all about helping you edit your ID3 tags:<\/strong><\/p>\n The following list are both free and paid apps.<\/em><\/p>\n I do hope that you found this information helpful, especially if you hadn’t delved into editing your ID3 tags.<\/p>\n For those of you that have been aware of the power of ID3 tags, what are your best practices? Do you use specific software? What’s your favorite?<\/p>\n Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!<\/p>\nWhy are ID3 Tags Important To Podcasters?<\/h2>\n
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