Art in Tags vs Folder.jpg – Which Is Better for Music Libraries?
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2025 8:19 am
Hi everyone,
I’m organizing my music collection using Media Monkey and came across a common question:
Should album artwork be embedded inside the audio file’s tags, or saved as a separate file like folder.jpg?
I’m looking for the best option in terms of:
Syncing to Android devices
Compatibility with various media players
Storage efficiency and loading speed
Metadata portability when files are moved
From what I’ve read, embedded art is more reliable across devices, but using folder.jpg can save space when you have many songs with the same album art.
I found this helpful explanation comparing both methods:
What do you all recommend when using Media Monkey — especially for syncing and keeping things organized?
I’m organizing my music collection using Media Monkey and came across a common question:
Should album artwork be embedded inside the audio file’s tags, or saved as a separate file like folder.jpg?
I’m looking for the best option in terms of:
Syncing to Android devices
Compatibility with various media players
Storage efficiency and loading speed
Metadata portability when files are moved
From what I’ve read, embedded art is more reliable across devices, but using folder.jpg can save space when you have many songs with the same album art.
I found this helpful explanation comparing both methods:What do you all recommend when using Media Monkey — especially for syncing and keeping things organized?