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Indexing MP3 files (2 posts)

I have a very large number of MP3 files (about 13000) and know that among so many there are sure to be a lot of duplicated songs. What I would like to do is somehow create a text file list of all my files that I can then import into a program like excel where I can manipulate the data, do various searches etc. to identify any duplicates and tidy up my folders in general.

I know I can do this to some extent using dos "dir" commands and pipes to create a file. However, this does not, of course, include the MP3 tag data.

Basically, what I would like to do is run some sort of command or program that will be able to produce a text file listing all MP3 files in about 300 folders, with file names, path, and ideally MP3 tag details for at least Artist, Title, bitrate and length.

Is there anything already in existence that will do this, or can you help me with code that will allow me to do this?

Re: Indexing MP3 files

Grant,

Provided that you use the same protocols when naming the files. In that the same title is not truncated or otherwise altered, a program such as a directory printer program will do the job. There are a number of free ones available on the Net.

I use one called Karen's Power Tools- It's only a small file, and if you post your e-mail address, I'll send you a copy.

I have used it on numerous occasions to index folders and files.

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