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WebHelp:Player

2026-04-20T20:22:21Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]] > Player

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{{WebHelpHeader|The MediaMonkey Player}}

== Introduction ==

The MediaMonkey Player has 3 different modes which can be switched from using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Player Type]] button.

# The Standard player. This appears within the main MediaMonkey window and has the most functionality.
# The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the Player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists. The MiniPlayer stays on top of other applications. Using the Playlist icon you can show/hide the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Mini Player.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Mini Player|MediaMonkey Mini Player]]
 
# The MicroPlayer. This version of the Player sits next to the system tray as a toolbar in the Windows Taskbar and offers only very basic functions for when playlists have already been loaded, or the Auto-DJ is set. ''(The MicroPlayer is not available for Portable Installs).''

Note: to enable the MicroPlayer to be displayed, you must Right-Click on the Windows Taskbar, and enable Toolbars > MediaMonkey Player.

== Open Files ==

You can open specific files and URL's using '''File > Open URL or File''' from the Main Menu to select a specific file on your PC or to use the URL of a specific internet stream. This will not add the file or stream to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Open URL or File.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Open URL or File|MediaMonkey Open URL or File]]

== Shuffle Mode ==

Enabling '''Shuffle''' causes all of the Files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue to be played in random order. This can be enabled/disabled via '''Play > Shuffle''' from the Main Menu. Shuffle will randomize the order of files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]].

'''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback rules]]''' has an ''Ignore Shuffle'' setting that will override Shuffle.

== Repeat Mode ==

MediaMonkey features two Repeat options available from '''Play > Repeat''' in the Main Menu. You can have it Repeat ''All'' or Repeat ''One''. Repeat ''All'' will repeat all the files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue whereas Repeat ''One'' will keep repeating the same file. Setting Repeat to ''Off'' will stop Repeat. Enabling Repeat will stop [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] from adding files unless a file near the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue is played per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] settings.

== Stopping Playback ==

MediaMonkey has 3 Stop methods available:
* '''Play > Stop''' from the Main Menu will immediately Stop playback
* '''Play > Stop after > Current file''' from the Main Menu will stop playback after the current playing file is finished.
* '''Play > Stop after > Every file''' from the Main Menu will stop playback after every file automatically.
* Using '''Play > Stop after > Off''' from the Main Menu either ''stop after'' method can be disabled again.

== Auto-DJ ==

Enabling the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] causes Files to automatically be added to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue as it nears the end of the queue, depending on the settings for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]].

== Visualization ==

If you wish to view a visual effect synchronized to the beat of the music enable '''View > Visualization''' from the Main Menu. Visualizations are shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Preview]] window and it needs to be enabled to be able to enable the Visualization from Play in the Main Menu. Right click on the Visualization and from the Context Menu you can:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Visualization.jpg|427px|center|MediaMonkey Visualization]] 
* Select the type of visualization. The choices are: Basic Bars, Line Fade, Milkshake and Basic Oscillator.
* When using Milkshake you can use ''Select Preset'' to choose one of the available preset visualizations.
* You can ''Maximize'' the Visualization with has it use the full MediaMonkey window.
* You can go ''Full Screen'' for the Visualization.
''Note: Visualizations aren't shown when casting.''

== Equalizer ==

Allows you to customize audio to suit your equipment and environment using a 10-band equalizer. Be sure to save your settings so that you can reload them in the future. This can be configured via '''Play > Equalizer''' from the Main Menu. The equalizer allows you to:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Equalizer.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Equalizer|MediaMonkey Equalizer]] 
* Change the ''Balance'' between left and right.
* Increase or decrease the volume with ''preamp''.
* Change the levels at the different frequencies.
* '''Save Preset''' allows you to save the Equalizer settings.
* '''Load Preset''' allows to import saved MediaMonkey Equalizer settings. A few pre-configured settings are available in the Equalizer folder where you installed MediaMonkey.
* '''Reset''' allows you to reset the Equalizer to the default values.

== Crossfading/Silence Removal ==

Crossfading will blend the previous and next file together as the transition between files ''(only applies to audio files)''. '''Play > Crossfade''' from the Main Menu allows you to quickly toggle crossfading on and off. Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can set per [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#Types|Type]]: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal]] 
* ''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track'' will remove skip the silence at the beginning and end of a file if present.
* ''Fade out'' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out
* ''Fade in'' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in
* ''Gap/Overlap'' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.

== Playback Speed Adjustment ==

MediaMonkey can adjust the playback speed of your files. Under '''Play''' in the Main Menu you can enable/disable '''Adjust speed''' and configure its settings: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Adjust Speed.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Adjust Speed|MediaMonkey Options Adjust Speed]] 
* ''Adjust speed'' allows you to set by how much playback speed should be increased.
* ''Adjust pitch'' allows you to adjust the pitch during playback, which can be useful when playback speed is increased.

Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can enable/disable Adjust speed per [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#Types|Type]].

== The Play & Skip Counter/Bookmarking ==

Under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu you can set per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]] how much of a file needs to be played before the '''Play counter''' is updated using ''Increase play counter at'' setting. 
The '''Skip counter''' is updated by 1 when a file is skipped that played over 2 seconds, but with less than 30% of the file played.

'''Bookmarking''' can be enabled/disabled per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]] under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules, Play counter.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules]]

== Sleep ==

If you want files to play for a set period of time and gradually fade and optionally shut down your computer, you can use the Sleep function:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Sleep.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Sleep|MediaMonkey Sleep]] 

# Enable/Disable using '''Play > Sleep''' from the Main Menu.
# You will be prompted to configure:
#* ''Play audio for'' x minutes
#* ''Fade volume'', which sets whether to gradually fade the volume, at which point the fade should start and to what volume it should lower when fading
#* ''Action at end'' sets what should happen at the end of the sleep period. This includes options to do nothing, shutdown , hibernate, sleep or log off computer, close MediaMonkey, or to do nothing.
''Note: If shutting down the computer, it's a good idea to close all other applications beforehand, since some applications may ask for a confirmation to close that would prevent the computer from shutting down.''

== Customizing the Player ==

You can customize what is shown in the Player under '''File > Options > Layout > Player''' from the Main Menu. This has settings as to which buttons and information should be shown as well as set the Seek bar to show as a standard seek bar or a Waveform bar.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player layout.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player layout|MediaMonkey Options Player layout]] 
You can also customize what information is shown about the Playing file under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu by changing the ''Display format for 'Track summary' (e.g. in Player)'' setting. This is done per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]].

== Pop-up Display ==

Each time the Player changes playback to a new file, MediaMonkey can show a Pop-up with the new file information. This can be enabled/disabled under '''Tools > Options > Player''' from the Main Menu. The Pop-up has additional settings: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player Pop-up Display.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player Pop-up Display|MediaMonkey Options Player Pop-up Display]] 
* ''Pop-up file info'' If the Pop-up is shown and for how many seconds it should be shown.
* ''Slow fade-out'' determines if and how long the Pop-up should fade out.
* ''Only when inactive'' will only show the Pop-up when MediaMonkey isn't the active window.
* ''Transparency'' controls how transparent the Pop-up will be. A preview will be shown when adjusting this setting.
* ''Location'' controls where on the screen the Pop-up will be shown. A preview will be shown when adjusting this setting.
''Note: Pop-up display won't show when Windows Focus Assist is enabled.''

== Configuring Output ==

MediaMonkey comes with various Output Plugins to choose from which can be selected and configured under '''Tools > Options > Audio Output (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Output.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Output|MediaMonkey Options Output]] 
* MediaMonkey DirectSound
* MediaMonkey WASAPI
* waveOut (legacy Output Plug-in)
Configuring the Output Plug-in allows to select what Audio Device on your computer should be used by the Output Plug-in. ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' (depends on Output Plug-in) is generally the best and uses what is set as default audio device in Windows. Other options affecting playback like hardware acceleration and smooth pause/seek/stop can be accessed in the Output Plug-in configuration (depending on the Output Plug-in). Using ''Exclusive mode'' in the MediaMonkey WASAPI Output Plug-in means only MediaMonkey can use the selected Audio Device.

=== Video Files ===

For Video files the Audio Device setting is under '''Tools > Options > Codec / Input (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu in the MediaMonkey Video Player plug-in.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Video Output.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Video Output|MediaMonkey Options Video Output]]

=== Bluetooth ===

MediaMonkey can play via Bluetooth if the device running MediaMonkey can connect to a Bluetooth device for playback.
* Either set the Audio Device to ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' and switch Windows output device to Bluetooth. ''(In the Windows Control Panel search for Sound Settings).'' This will have MediaMonkey switch back to another sound device when the Bluetooth device becomes disconnected ''(if Windows switches to another sound device).''
* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!

=== DLNA Streaming/Chromecasting ===

MediaMonkey can stream to DLNA clients and cast to Chromecast clients which is discussed here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|Player Plug-ins]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Keyboard Shortcuts}}|Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|MediaMonkey Customization]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Knowledge Base: Why is Music Greyed Out / Fails to Play?]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/no-sound-corrupted/ Knowledge Base: No Sound is Playing / Sound is Corrupted]

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WebHelp:Library

2026-03-25T23:50:03Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Navigating the Library]] > Media Tree: Collections

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{{WebHelpHeader|Media Tree: Collections}}

== Introduction ==

The MediaMonkey library consists of all of the Media Files you've [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|scanned]] into MediaMonkey organized and customized into [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]]. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]] can consist of the entire library, or subsets of the library, each displaying in a customized manner. For example you can have one [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] for Classical Music that displays content by composer and another for Children's Music that displays by Album.

The contents of each [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] can be organized by various subnodes in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. The subnodes are useful for browsing your [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] based on attributes such as Location, Title, Artist, Album, Genre, etc, or for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|making changes to a File Properties]] by dragging and dropping it between subnodes.

== Settings ==

Use the ⋮ Menu button in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] to enable:
* ''Show all subnodes'' if you wish to see the different Artists in the Artist node, the different Genres in the Genre node, etc.
* ''Scroll to match when typing in the tree'' if you want to quickly jump to a certain node in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] you can type when the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] is active to jump to the node. For example with Artists expanded you can quickly jump to a specific Artist by starting to type that Artists name.
* ''Focus tree nodes when browsing'' when you want MediaMonkey select the node in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] corresponding to what is shown in the Filelisting when using features like ''Find more from same'' (found in the right click Context Menu of media files).
* You can also ''Collapse the tree'' from here.

You can create/edit and enabled/disable Collections from showing in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] under '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu.

== All files ==

All Files will display all the files in the Collection, it has no sub-nodes to filter files.

== Location ==

Location displays Files in the MediaMonkey Library based on their physical location--any folder or physical media containing a file in the MediaMonkey Library will show up here. The subnodes are:
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=== Local Storage ===

Displays any folders on the hard disk containing Files that are in the library. This is useful if you want to move/consolidate Files within a folder to a different location.

=== CD ===

Displays any physical CDs which you have added to the library (note that this is different from the '''Album''' node, which shows Files grouped by the Album that they appear on--regardless of whether the physical CD has been added to the Library). If you select a CD, but the CD is not inserted, then the Files are greyed out.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding CDs to the Library}}|Adding CDs to the Library]]

=== Network ===

Functions similarly to the Local Storage view -- it displays any folders on the network containing Files that are in the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Media Servers ===

Displays and files found on UPnP servers that have been added to the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Services ===

Content synced from services like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Spotify]] will be show in their respective Location sub-node.
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== Artists, Album Artists, Contributing Artists, Composers and Conductors ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Artist, Album Artist, Composer and Conductor values for audio files. Artists will display all Artist and Album Artist values in the Collection, whereas Contributing Artists will show only the Artist values in the Collection.

Note: Artists, Album Artists, Composer and Conductor supports multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple subnodes.

== Actors, Directors and Producers ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Actor, Director and Producer values for video files.

Note: Actor, Director and Producer supports multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple subnodes.

== Publishers ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Publisher.

== Albums ==

Displays subnodes for each Album for audio files. Each subnode consists of an Album (and associated Album Artist in parentheses) whose Files are displayed in the order in which they appear on the album. This is in contrast to the CDs that appear in the '''Locations''' node, which represent physical CDs.

Note: Incorrectly tagged compilation albums can appear as several individual albums all having the same name. This can be fixed by assigning the same Album name to all files on the Album and the same Album Artist to all the files on the Album.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]].

== Series ==

Displays subnodes for each Series for video files.

== Genres ==

Displays subnodes for each Genre.

Note: Genre support multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple Genre subnodes.

== Years ==

Displays subnodes for each Year. Subnodes consist of Decades and Years. This is often useful for selecting a mix of files from a certain era.

== Rating ==

Displays subnodes for each Rating. This is useful for selecting and re-rating all Files.

== Classification ==

Displays subnodes for each Classification tag: Tempo, Mood, Occasion, Quality. These are useful for reclassifying files via Drag and Drop.

== Files to Edit ==

This contains various nodes that help you locate Files that may have problems, inconsistencies that need to be corrected, or missing information. It is particularly useful when you are correcting the properties of your various Files. These nodes are a help to locate files that may need editing, but this may not be needed for all files displayed in these sub-nodes. It's up to the user to evaluate which files may need editing.
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=== Unknown Title, Artist, Producer, Actor, Composer, Conductor Album, Genre, Year and Rating ===

Displays Files that have no value defined for that specific tag.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|Editing File Properties]]

=== Unclassified Files ===

Displays all Files that don't have classifications such as Tempo, Mood, or Occasion defined.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|Editing File Properties]]

=== Unknown Artwork ===

Displays all Files which have no Artwork associated with the File.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Editing Arwork]]

=== Multiple Artist Albums ===

Displays all Albums and associated Files that have a common Album name, but no common Album Artist value. This usually occurs when some sort of typo has occurred, or if an Album is a compilation by multiple artists, but files haven't been given a common Album Artist such as 'Various'.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]]

=== Ungrouped Multiple Artist Albums ===

Displays all Albums and associated Files that have a common Album name and Year, but no common Album Artist value. This usually occurs when some sort of typo has occurred, or if an Album is a compilation by multiple artists, but files haven't been given a common Album Artist such as 'Various'.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]]

=== Dead Links ===

This displays Files in the MediaMonkey Library that cannot be found because they've been deleted, moved or renamed resulting in MediaMonkey have the file with an non-existent Path in the MediaMonkey Library. If the File was intentionally deleted, you can delete the File from the MediaMonkey Library. If the File wasn't intentionally deleted, you should try to retrieve the file via '''File > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]]''' from the Main Menu. Dead Links excludes files that are on unavailable media like a disconnected network drive, use the Disconnected node in that case.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|Updating the Library]]

=== Disconnected ===

This displays all files on media that has been disconnected media like a disconnected USB drive or network share. This will also show when drives with changed driveID like when you replace a drive or when you reinstall Windows. You can remove the drive if those files are no longer available or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}#Manually_Re-assign_Drive|Manually Re-assign Drive]].

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|Updating the Library]]

=== Unanalyzed Volume ===

This displays files that either have unknown [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Track Volume]] and/or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Album Volume]].

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Leveling]]

=== Unorganized Files ===

This displays Files that have paths/filenames that don't match the desired path/filename format set as Auto-Organize rules (Gold only) under '''Tools > Options > Auto-Organize''' from the Main Menu.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing_Filenames}}#Auto-Organize_Files|Organizing Files and Folders]]

=== DB / Tag Mismatches ===

This displays all Files for which Tags do not match the File Information contained within the MediaMonkey Library. This may occur if you've enabled Infer File Properties (under Tools > Options > Library from the Main Menu) when adding files to the library, if v1 and v2 tags do not match, or if tags for a specific File haven't be updated properly due to improperly formed or non-standard tag formats. When selecting this node loading may take a long time depending on the size of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] as each files tags in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] will be read and compared against the tag values in the MediaMonkey Library.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Synchronizing Your Tags}}|Update Tags]]

=== Duplicate Titles ===

This displays all Files that have duplicate Titles. This is useful when you're removing duplicates from your collection. Besides duplicate Files these Files can also be different files that happen to have the same Title or the same file from different Albums.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]]

=== Duplicate Titles/Artists ===

This displays all Files that have duplicate Title and Artist values. This is useful when you're removing duplicates from your collection. Besides duplicate Files these Files can also be different files that happen to be copies of the same file on different Albums.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]]

=== Duplicate Content ===

This displays all Files that are identical to one another in terms of the audio content (tags and other metadata are ignored). This requires files to be analyzed for duplicates.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]].
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== Other Media Tree Nodes ==

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing node]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders / Pinned / Devices & Services]]

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WebHelp:Filelisting

2026-03-05T20:07:00Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > Filelisting

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{{WebHelpHeader|Filelisting}}

== Introduction ==

The Filelisting shows a list of media files corresponding to the node selected in the Media Tree and is shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}|Main Panel]] in MediaMonkey. The Main Panel can't be disabled.
The Main Panel also shows [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud_Services}}|Cloud Service Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Streaming Service Profiles]] and the websites in the Web node.
<center><gallery>
Wiki-MM5 Filelisting Browser View.jpg|Filelisting Browser View
Wiki-MM5 Filelisting List View.jpg|Filelisting List View
Wiki-MM5 Filelisting List by Album.jpg|Filelisting List (by Album) View
Wiki-MM5 Filelisting Grid by Genre.jpg|Filelisting Grid (by Genre) View
</gallery></center>
The Filelisting can be configured to show your media files in a variety of ways including a simple file list, a list with Artwork, grids of Artwork as well as a browser style with additional information about the content shown. The Filelisting can show different Elements and Columns and be sorted. What Views, Elements, Columns and Sorting is available depends on what content you're viewing.

== Changing Views ==

The Filelisting can be shown in various different ways. Which Views are available depends on the content being shown (ie. which node in the Media Tree is selected). You can change View under '''View > Main Panel View''' from the Main Menu:
* ''List'' shows a basic list of your media files and their tags.
* ''List (by Album)'', enhances the basic list with Artwork and groups files together.
** List (by Album) comes with an extra option to show all Albums collapsed or expanded (shows all files). You can switch using the two arrow button next to the Filter button at the right top of the Filelisting.
* ''Grid (****)'' shows a grid of Artwork organized by a tag value (like Albums or Genres depending on what node in the Media Tree you're in).
* ''Browser'' provides a rich experience which can include a text description (like information about the Artist), Albums, Top Tracks and Related Artists.

The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] node has its own View options:
* ''Album art'' which shows a large Artwork in the Filelisting with Album details and Lyrics.
* ''Artist bio'' which shows Artist Artworks and a short bio.
* ''Lyrics'' which shows the Lyrics for the file.
* ''List'' which shows the list of files in the Playing queue.

Alternative Views can be added through [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/mediamonkey-5/appearance-1/custom-library-views-1/ Addons].

== Changing which Columns are Shown ==

In the List and List (by Album) views you can select which columns should be shown in the Filelisting. Right click on a Column Header and you can:
* Quickly enable/disable columns from the Context Menu.
* Use ''Choose columns / Sort'' to be able to set columns and sort in the Choose columns dialog.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Filelisting Choose Columns.jpg|876px|center|MediaMonkey Filelisting Choose Columns dialog]] 
** You can select an item and use the '''Add''' or '''Remove''' button to perform the respective action on the column. A Second click on a Column Header will reverse the sort order.
** You can Drag & Drop items to their desired location. You can add, remove as well as sort columns this way in ''Selected columns''.
*** Artwork and Summary columns, when available, can't be re-positioned/removed, their position is fixed.

== Changing Sorting ==

MediaMonkey can sort the Filelisting in the List, List (by Album) and Browser views:
* You can quickly sort on a Column by just clicking on the Column Header. This will sort the Filelisting on that tag.
* You can apply multiple sort by first sorting on a Column, then holding down the CTRL Key + click on Column Header(s) to sort on additional Columns.
* You can right click on the Column Headers and use ''Choose columns / Sort'' from the Context Menu to apply sorting in the Choose columns dialog.
** You can choose which field to sort on.
** You can set if the sort should be Ascending or Descending.
** You can Add or Remove additional fields to be sorted on.

== Changing Elements to be Displayed ==

The Filelisting can show different Elements using '''View > Main Panel View''' from the Main Menu. Which Elements are available depends on which node in the Media Tree is selected and which [[WebHelp:Filelisting#Changing_Views|View]] is used to view the Filelisting.
* ''Statusbar'', which shows amount of media files shown and their total size and play time.
* ''Info panel'' show an Artwork related to the node selected ''(like Artist Artwork for an Artist node)'' as well as a Wikipedia description ''(when available)'' for the selected node. This information isn't saved to the tags of the files.
** The Info Panel also allows you to set if files are shown from:
*** ''My Library'' which shows media files in your MediaMonkey Library.
*** ''Online'' which shows media files available for the selected node in the Media Tree from online sources.
** If the Info Panel matches with the wrong online information you can use the ⋮ Menu button to choose an alternative match to set it to the correct match from Wikipedia. CAUTION: Selecting an alternative match will tag the files with the information from the new match you choose. This menu also allows you to change the language of the description, edit the description or go to the Wikipedia/MusicBrainz website to make edits there.
* ''Column Filter'' which is used to filter the Filelisting (see [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}#Filtering_the_Filelisting|Filtering the Filelisting]]).
* ''Tracks'' which shows top tracks for the selected node in the Media Tree. Top Tracks can be shown as a ''Simplified list'' for which you can't edit which Columns are shown and ''List'' for which you can customize the Columns shown.
* ''Related Artists'' which shows related Artists for the selected Artist in the Media Tree.
* ''Tree (Folders)'' shows a folder tree in the Filelisting like in the Media Tree. This useful when you don't have the Media Tree showing.
* ''Tree (Playlists)'' shows a folder tree in the Filelisting like in the Media Tree. This useful when you don't have the Media Tree showing.
* ''List (Folders)'' shows a list of folders for the selected node in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Location|Location]]''' and '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Folders|Folders]]''' node in the Media Tree.
* ''Grid (Folders)'' shows a grid of folders for the selected node in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Location|Location]]''' and '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Folders|Folders]]''' node in the Media Tree.

== Artwork Size ==

In Grid Views using '''View > Main Panel View > Image Size''' allows you to change the size of Artworks in the Filelisting when a Grid view is enabled. When using List (by Album) Views you can resize the Column width to change the Artwork size.

== Navigating with Breadcrumbs ==

The Toolbar under the Main Menu shows a breadcrumb navigation of where in the Media Tree you are:
* Click on any item listed to navigate to it.
* Click on > right of an item to view all sub-items available. For example when viewing an Artist > will list all Albums by the Artist.
* Use Home to go to the first node in the Media Tree.
* Use Previous and Next to navigate through your browsing history.

== Filtering the Filelisting ==

You can Filter ''(where available)'' what's is shown in the Filelisting for a node in the Media Tree to drill down to specific set of files:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Filelisting Column Browser & Filter.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey Filelisting Column Browser & Filter]] 
* ''Using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Contextual_Search|Contextual Search]]
* ''Column Filter'' which can be enabled using '''View > Main Panel View > Column Filter''' from the Main Menu.
** The Column Filter will only show files in the Filelisting matching the selection in the Column Filter.
** The columns to the right of a column you select an item in will filter based on that selection. So if you have selected a Genre in column 1, the Artist list in column 2 will only show Artists that have media files with the selected Genre of column 1.
** Columns allow you to select multiple values using Ctrl+Click for any additional value selections.
** You can edit which Columns are shown in the Column Filter as well as in which order. Right click on a Column Header to Add, Remove or change what tag is shown in the Column.
** You can double click on an item in the Column Filter and have all files associated with that value added to the Playing ''(Depends on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#Playback_Settings|Default Action]] settings)''
* ''View Filter'', using '''View > Main Panel View > View Filter''' from the Main Menu you can use a Criteria based filter on the files in the Filelisting.

== Displaying Media Files Recursively ==

In the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Location|Location]]''' and '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Folders|Folders]]''' node in the Media Tree MediaMonkey can display files recursively which means it can display the files of the selected drive/folder as well as all media files in the sub-folders of the selected drive/folder.
* To enable the showing of media files for all sub-folders use '''View > Main panel view > Display folder content recursively''' from the Main Menu.
* To disable the showing of media files for all sub-folders use '''View > Main panel view > Display only selected folder's content''' from the Main Menu.

== Managing Views ==

Under '''View > Main Panel View > Manage Views''' you can edit existing Views or create new Custom Views: [[File:Wiki-MM5 Filelisting Manage Views.jpg|276px|center|MediaMonkey Filelisting Manage Views]] 
* You can Edit existing Views.
* You can Add new Views.
* You can Remove any custom Views (default Views can't be removed).
In the View settings you can set:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Filelisting Manage Views Configure View.jpg|876px|center|MediaMonkey Filelisting Manage Views Configure View]] 
* ''Name'' which is the name the View should have.
* ''View type'' which View is to be used, this also determines which other settings are available.
* ''Sorting'' which default sorting the View should use.
* ''Columns'' which default Columns the View should show.
* ''Elements'' which default Elements the View should show.

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Moving MM to a new computer

2026-02-04T23:13:46Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer/drive

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{{WebHelpHeader|Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer/drive}}

== Introduction ==

If you want to migrate MediaMonkey to a new computer, but want to retain your MediaMonkey Library, follow the steps in this migration guide. If these steps are followed correctly, all information that is maintained in the MediaMonkey Library will be retained, including Play History, Play Counts, Dates Added, Playlists and all other fields within MediaMonkey.

The key is that MediaMonkey uses driveID to find your media files and not drive letter. This helps when using external drives which may have different drive letters when reconnecting. However when you switch PC, swap drives or reinstall Windows your drive will have a different driveID (even when it has the same drive letter) requiring the updating of MediaMonkey to point to the new drive.

If you're migrating a MediaMonkey Library to a new PC follow steps 1-7. If you're just replacing the drive your media files are stored on you'll just need step 5. If you're reinstalling Windows you can start at step 3, but make sure the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey database file] and media files are not removed (back them up first if they will be lost).

It's recommended to migrate to the same version of MediaMonkey as the one you're migrating from.

<div style="color:#626262">
=== Alternative options ===

*To just move files, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, to a different hard drive (internal or external) or a network location you can use MediaMonkey to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Changing_Filenames/5.0 move the files]. In that case this guide doesn't apply.
*If instead you wish to move the files outside MediaMonkey, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, you can use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] on both the old and new folder or skip ahead to the change driveID section.
*If you just want to move all your Playlists over you can use '''File > Export > [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists/5.0#To_export_all_Playlists_as_.m3u_files|Export All Playlists]]''' in MediaMonkey 5/2024 ''(or Tools > Scripts > Export All Playlists in MediaMonkey 4)''. Do make sure that the Path of your media files hasn't changed as Playlists contain this Path and a correct Path is required to be able to import Playlists. On the other installation of MediaMonkey you can run '''File > [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|Add/Rescan Files]]''' and have it scan the location with the Playlists to import them.</div>

== '''Step 1''': Preparation ==

Before performing the migration, make sure that on the new PC that you '''don't''' have [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] enabled (if MediaMonkey is already installed) before you finish Step 6 as otherwise you will have duplicates in your Library.

=== Optional steps ===

These steps aren't required, but can make the migration more successful:
#''[[WebHelp:Synchronizing Your Tags/5.0|Fix DB/Tag Mismatches]]'' [Recommended] for the media files before transferring them. This makes sure that the files have the latest tags before migration. It minimizes the risk that old tags return when scanning on the new PC.
#''[[WebHelp:Installation/5.0#Updating_MediaMonkey|Update the MediaMonkey]]'' you're migrating from to the same version you're migrating to. Migrating to the same version can make the migration smoother.
#''[[WebHelp:Backing up the Library/5.0|Maintain the Library]]'', you can do a quick optimize or do a full rebuild before migrating. This can prevent unforeseen issues with the database.

== '''Step 2''': Move your media files ==

Next you need to copy (you can remove the original copies after migration is successful) your media files to their new location. You can do this using File Explorer, any backup software to move the files through the network, or by using an external drive to move files between computers. We recommend using whatever method is the most convenient for you. 
The easiest transition is where you don't change the folder/filename structure of your files. They can be moved to a different hard drive letter as step 5 will fix this. ''For example it's easiest to move from C:\Music to C:\Music or E:\Music, but not from C:\Music to C:\My Music.''

If your media files are on a network location and you only need to move MediaMonkey you don't need to move your media files and can skip this step.

== '''Step 3''': Install MediaMonkey ==

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ Install] ''(it's recommended you install the same version of MediaMonkey you're migrating from)'' and run MediaMonkey on your new PC. When you start MediaMonkey on the new PC make sure you '''don't do any scanning of Media Files''' in the welcome wizard shown on a new install. Also don't setup [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] yet ''(you'll end up with duplicates)'' before updating the driveID in Step 5. You can now [[WebHelp:Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version/5.0#Registering_your_License|enter your License]]. The first run of MediaMonkey will create the database file which you'll replace in step 4.

== '''Step 4''': Copying your database ==

The next step is to '''copy''' your original database to your new PC. The key component you'll need from your old install is the MediaMonkey database file. It contains metadata about your files including metadata not saved to the files and Play History, it also contains your Playlists, Podcast Subscriptions, Devices for Synchronization, DLNA setup as well as some other settings. ''Make sure you have a copy of the database file so you can go back to it if something doesn't go quite right in the next steps.''

To transfer the database file to the new PC on MediaMonkey 5/2024:
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|'''Backup''' the database file]] on the old PC
#'''Copy''' the backed up database file copy to the new PC
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Restore_Database_from_Backup|'''Restore''' the database file]] on the new PC

<div style="color:#626262">
=== Alternative options ===

*Manual copying of the database file ''(required for MediaMonkey 4 and older)''
*#Find your database in Windows Explorer. For its location see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ mm5.db/mm.db location] ''(Note that you will have to enable viewing of hidden Files and Folders in File Explorer to find the MediaMonkey database file).''
*#*Verify the Date modified and Size attributes of the database file to confirm you're copying the correct copy.
*#*You can search in File Explorer for the database file name. Make sure you include hidden files in your search.
*#Copy the database file and place it in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ appropriate location] on the new PC.
*If you have a Portable Install you can copy the whole portable installation folder to the new PC. This will also keep your settings and Addons intact on the new PC.

=== Optional items ===

Optional items '''(not recommended/for advanced users only)''', ''some settings in these files are system specific'', to copy would be:
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini], which contains many MediaMonkey settings ''(make sure to disable Folder Monitoring first or copy it after completing step 5 first)''. [Contains Paths settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ persistent.json], which contains most layout/Skin settings [Contains monitor/resolution specific settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts folder], which contains most of the installed Addons [Some Addons may have files outside this folder]
*Registry info: @ HKey_Current_ User\Software\Mediamonkey [May contain system specific settings]</div>

=== Verify MediaMonkey Library ===

Optionally, you can verify if your MediaMonkey Library transferred correctly by running MediaMonkey ('''do not do any scanning''') and browse your Library including Playlists. The media files will show [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ greyed out] ''(unless they were on a non-mapped network location)'', Step 5 will fix this.

== '''Step 5''': Updating the database to point to the correct drive ''(change driveID)'' ==

Next you'll have to modify the database to point to the new drive instead of the old one. This is not needed for files stored in a network location AND accessed via UNC Path in MediaMonkey (Mapped drives do need updating).

* On '''MediaMonkey 5/MediaMonkey 2024'''
**Use the build-in [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Re-assign_Drive|manually re-assign drive]] method if the file Paths (other than drive letter) are unchanged.
**Use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved/Missing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]] instead if the Paths on the drive have changed.

<div style="color:#626262">
* On MediaMonkey 4
**Use the third party [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Update Location of Files in Database] addon. It can fix the changed drive ID as well as changed base folder for your files.
*** Download and double-click the Addon to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/95/0/how-to-install-extensions--addons install] it. Follow the instructions in the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Forum] on how to use it.
** If you have MediaMonkey Gold, you can also use the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files Locate Moved/Missing Files] function:
**# Select all the greyed out tracks (if the files are on a drive no longer accessible by this installation you won't find them under Dead Links).
**# Click File > Locate moved/missing tracks This will attempt to find tracks on the new drive that match the file size AND timestamp, or track metadata in the database. Make sure you verify the matches it suggest as incorrect matches will result in the wrong metadata for your files.
* On MediaMonkey 3 and older install [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8975 this script] to your new PC:
*# To install the script, first shut down MM. Next, copy the contents in the 'Code:' box at the link provided into notepad. Save the file as 'MM_HDDSerial.vbs' (without the quotes) in your C:\Program Files\MediaMonkey\Scripts folder. Next, within that same folder, find '[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts.ini]'. Open this file with notepad and copy the following lines and paste them onto the end of the file, then save.
*# Copy these lines into Scripts.ini: ''[HDDSerial] FileName=MM_HDDSerial.vbs ProcName=Change_HDD_Serial Order=99 DisplayName=Move Device Content Description=Corrects broken links after exchanged hard drive Language=VBScript ScriptType=0''
*# Now you're ready to run the script. Open MM (if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right click on the MM icon and choose "Run as administrator" even if your Windows user account has administrative rights) and run the script at Tools > Scripts > Move Device Content. If you receive any errors or the script doesn't appear under Tools > Scripts, check that you have installed the script correctly, and/or try restarting MM. Running the script will change the drive-ID within the MediaMonkey database to recognize your new drive, and all your database information will be retained. If you can play your music from MM, and tracks do not grey out, then you have successfully moved your MM installation to a new computer.

Alternatively, you could change the driveID for the hard drive with your media files in Windows from the new driveID to the old driveID. Be careful with unintended consequences with other software. More Information on how to change Volume Serial number can be found [https://www.wintips.org/how-to-change-hard-disks-volume-serial-number-volume-id/ Here] (for advanced users).</div>

== '''Step 6''': Test if it works ==

Once step 5 is completed, test out whether it worked by double-clicking a file in your library to see if it [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks/5.0 plays].

=== Troubleshooting ===

*''Duplicates in Library'', if all or most files are duplicated it likely means that files were scanned before Step 5. Sorting on Added you should be able to remove the new duplicate copies or restart steps at Step 4 with a copy of the original database. If only a few duplicates exists you can use the [[WebHelp:Deleting Duplicates/5.0|duplicate management]] options in MediaMonkey.
*''Empty Library'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly (restart steps at Step 4):
**Step 4 was not done at all
**The wrong database file was copied from the old install
**The old database file was put in the wrong place
*''Playlists missing'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly and files were scanned. Restart steps at Step 4.
*''[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Greyed out media files]'', this likely means that Step 5 wasn't completed correctly. Restart steps at Step 5.

== '''Step 7''': Last steps ==

#You '''need''' to confirm the [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Setup_how_MediaMonkey_Scans_Files|scan settings]] so scanning happens per your needs. You'll likely want to use the same settings used on the MediaMonkey you migrated from. There are also other settings in Options you may want to review at this point.
#You can now enable [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] if you wish to use it.
#You can do your '''first''' [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|scan for media files]], if you have new media files to add to your MediaMonkey Library.

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Moving MM to a new computer

2026-02-04T23:12:40Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer/drive

----

{{WebHelpHeader|Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer/drive}}

== Introduction ==

If you want to migrate MediaMonkey to a new computer, but want to retain your MediaMonkey Library, follow the steps in this migration guide. If these steps are followed correctly, all information that is maintained in the MediaMonkey Library will be retained, including Play History, Play Counts, Dates Added, Playlists and all other fields within MediaMonkey.

The key is that MediaMonkey uses driveID to find your media files and not drive letter. This helps when using external drives which may have different drive letters when reconnecting. However when you switch PC, swap drives or reinstall Windows your drive will have a different driveID (even when it has the same drive letter) requiring the updating of MediaMonkey to point to the new drive.

If you're migrating a MediaMonkey Library to a new PC follow steps 1-7. If you're just replacing the drive your media files are stored on you'll just need step 5. If you're reinstalling Windows you can start at step 3, but make sure the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey database file] and media files are not removed (back them up first if they will be lost).

It's recommended to migrate to the same version of MediaMonkey as the one you're migrating from.

<div style="color:#626262">
=== Alternative options ===

*To just move files, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, to a different hard drive (internal or external) or a network location you can use MediaMonkey to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Changing_Filenames/5.0 move the files]. In that case this guide doesn't apply.
*If instead you wish to move the files outside MediaMonkey, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, you can use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] on both the old and new folder or skip ahead to the change driveID section.
*If you just want to move all your Playlists over you can use '''File > Export > [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists/5.0#To_export_all_Playlists_as_.m3u_files|Export All Playlists]]''' in MediaMonkey 5/2024 ''(or Tools > Scripts > Export All Playlists in MediaMonkey 4)''. Do make sure that the Path of your media files hasn't changed as Playlists contain this Path and a correct Path is required to be able to import Playlists. On the other installation of MediaMonkey you can run '''File > [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|Add/Rescan Files]]''' and have it scan the location with the Playlists to import them.</div>

== '''Step 1''': Preparation ==

'''Before''' performing the migration, make sure that on the new PC that you don't have [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] enabled (if MediaMonkey is already installed) before you finish Step 6 as otherwise you will have duplicates in your Library.

=== Optional steps ===

These steps aren't required, but can make the migration more successful:
#''[[WebHelp:Synchronizing Your Tags/5.0|Fix DB/Tag Mismatches]]'' [Recommended] for the media files before transferring them. This makes sure that the files have the latest tags before migration. It minimizes the risk that old tags return when scanning on the new PC.
#''[[WebHelp:Installation/5.0#Updating_MediaMonkey|Update the MediaMonkey]]'' you're migrating from to the same version you're migrating to. Migrating to the same version can make the migration smoother.
#''[[WebHelp:Backing up the Library/5.0|Maintain the Library]]'', you can do a quick optimize or do a full rebuild before migrating. This can prevent unforeseen issues with the database.

== '''Step 2''': Move your media files ==

Next you need to copy (you can remove the original copies after migration is successful) your media files to their new location. You can do this using File Explorer, any backup software to move the files through the network, or by using an external drive to move files between computers. We recommend using whatever method is the most convenient for you. 
The easiest transition is where you don't change the folder/filename structure of your files. They can be moved to a different hard drive letter as step 5 will fix this. ''For example it's easiest to move from C:\Music to C:\Music or E:\Music, but not from C:\Music to C:\My Music.''

If your media files are on a network location and you only need to move MediaMonkey you don't need to move your media files and can skip this step.

== '''Step 3''': Install MediaMonkey ==

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ Install] ''(it's recommended you install the same version of MediaMonkey you're migrating from)'' and run MediaMonkey on your new PC. When you start MediaMonkey on the new PC make sure you '''don't do any scanning of Media Files''' in the welcome wizard shown on a new install. Also don't setup [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] yet ''(you'll end up with duplicates)'' before updating the driveID in Step 5. You can now [[WebHelp:Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version/5.0#Registering_your_License|enter your License]]. The first run of MediaMonkey will create the database file which you'll replace in step 4.

== '''Step 4''': Copying your database ==

The next step is to '''copy''' your original database to your new PC. The key component you'll need from your old install is the MediaMonkey database file. It contains metadata about your files including metadata not saved to the files and Play History, it also contains your Playlists, Podcast Subscriptions, Devices for Synchronization, DLNA setup as well as some other settings. ''Make sure you have a copy of the database file so you can go back to it if something doesn't go quite right in the next steps.''

To transfer the database file to the new PC on MediaMonkey 5/2024:
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|'''Backup''' the database file]] on the old PC
#'''Copy''' the backed up database file copy to the new PC
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Restore_Database_from_Backup|'''Restore''' the database file]] on the new PC

<div style="color:#626262">
=== Alternative options ===

*Manual copying of the database file ''(required for MediaMonkey 4 and older)''
*#Find your database in Windows Explorer. For its location see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ mm5.db/mm.db location] ''(Note that you will have to enable viewing of hidden Files and Folders in File Explorer to find the MediaMonkey database file).''
*#*Verify the Date modified and Size attributes of the database file to confirm you're copying the correct copy.
*#*You can search in File Explorer for the database file name. Make sure you include hidden files in your search.
*#Copy the database file and place it in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ appropriate location] on the new PC.
*If you have a Portable Install you can copy the whole portable installation folder to the new PC. This will also keep your settings and Addons intact on the new PC.

=== Optional items ===

Optional items '''(not recommended/for advanced users only)''', ''some settings in these files are system specific'', to copy would be:
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini], which contains many MediaMonkey settings ''(make sure to disable Folder Monitoring first or copy it after completing step 5 first)''. [Contains Paths settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ persistent.json], which contains most layout/Skin settings [Contains monitor/resolution specific settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts folder], which contains most of the installed Addons [Some Addons may have files outside this folder]
*Registry info: @ HKey_Current_ User\Software\Mediamonkey [May contain system specific settings]</div>

=== Verify MediaMonkey Library ===

Optionally, you can verify if your MediaMonkey Library transferred correctly by running MediaMonkey ('''do not do any scanning''') and browse your Library including Playlists. The media files will show [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ greyed out] ''(unless they were on a non-mapped network location)'', Step 5 will fix this.

== '''Step 5''': Updating the database to point to the correct drive ''(change driveID)'' ==

Next you'll have to modify the database to point to the new drive instead of the old one. This is not needed for files stored in a network location AND accessed via UNC Path in MediaMonkey (Mapped drives do need updating).

* On '''MediaMonkey 5/MediaMonkey 2024'''
**Use the build-in [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Re-assign_Drive|manually re-assign drive]] method if the file Paths (other than drive letter) are unchanged.
**Use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved/Missing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]] instead if the Paths on the drive have changed.

<div style="color:#626262">
* On MediaMonkey 4
**Use the third party [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Update Location of Files in Database] addon. It can fix the changed drive ID as well as changed base folder for your files.
*** Download and double-click the Addon to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/95/0/how-to-install-extensions--addons install] it. Follow the instructions in the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Forum] on how to use it.
** If you have MediaMonkey Gold, you can also use the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files Locate Moved/Missing Files] function:
**# Select all the greyed out tracks (if the files are on a drive no longer accessible by this installation you won't find them under Dead Links).
**# Click File > Locate moved/missing tracks This will attempt to find tracks on the new drive that match the file size AND timestamp, or track metadata in the database. Make sure you verify the matches it suggest as incorrect matches will result in the wrong metadata for your files.
* On MediaMonkey 3 and older install [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8975 this script] to your new PC:
*# To install the script, first shut down MM. Next, copy the contents in the 'Code:' box at the link provided into notepad. Save the file as 'MM_HDDSerial.vbs' (without the quotes) in your C:\Program Files\MediaMonkey\Scripts folder. Next, within that same folder, find '[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts.ini]'. Open this file with notepad and copy the following lines and paste them onto the end of the file, then save.
*# Copy these lines into Scripts.ini: ''[HDDSerial] FileName=MM_HDDSerial.vbs ProcName=Change_HDD_Serial Order=99 DisplayName=Move Device Content Description=Corrects broken links after exchanged hard drive Language=VBScript ScriptType=0''
*# Now you're ready to run the script. Open MM (if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right click on the MM icon and choose "Run as administrator" even if your Windows user account has administrative rights) and run the script at Tools > Scripts > Move Device Content. If you receive any errors or the script doesn't appear under Tools > Scripts, check that you have installed the script correctly, and/or try restarting MM. Running the script will change the drive-ID within the MediaMonkey database to recognize your new drive, and all your database information will be retained. If you can play your music from MM, and tracks do not grey out, then you have successfully moved your MM installation to a new computer.

Alternatively, you could change the driveID for the hard drive with your media files in Windows from the new driveID to the old driveID. Be careful with unintended consequences with other software. More Information on how to change Volume Serial number can be found [https://www.wintips.org/how-to-change-hard-disks-volume-serial-number-volume-id/ Here] (for advanced users).</div>

== '''Step 6''': Test if it works ==

Once step 5 is completed, test out whether it worked by double-clicking a file in your library to see if it [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks/5.0 plays].

=== Troubleshooting ===

*''Duplicates in Library'', if all or most files are duplicated it likely means that files were scanned before Step 5. Sorting on Added you should be able to remove the new duplicate copies or restart steps at Step 4 with a copy of the original database. If only a few duplicates exists you can use the [[WebHelp:Deleting Duplicates/5.0|duplicate management]] options in MediaMonkey.
*''Empty Library'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly (restart steps at Step 4):
**Step 4 was not done at all
**The wrong database file was copied from the old install
**The old database file was put in the wrong place
*''Playlists missing'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly and files were scanned. Restart steps at Step 4.
*''[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Greyed out media files]'', this likely means that Step 5 wasn't completed correctly. Restart steps at Step 5.

== '''Step 7''': Last steps ==

#You '''need''' to confirm the [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Setup_how_MediaMonkey_Scans_Files|scan settings]] so scanning happens per your needs. You'll likely want to use the same settings used on the MediaMonkey you migrated from. There are also other settings in Options you may want to review at this point.
#You can now enable [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] if you wish to use it.
#You can do your '''first''' [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|scan for media files]], if you have new media files to add to your MediaMonkey Library.

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Moving MM to a new computer

2026-02-04T23:10:56Z

Lowlander:

Moving MM to a new computer

2026-02-04T23:10:22Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer/swap drive

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{{WebHelpHeader|Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer/swap drive}}

== Introduction ==

If you want to migrate MediaMonkey to a new computer, but want to retain your MediaMonkey Library, follow the steps in this migration guide. If these steps are followed correctly, all information that is maintained in the MediaMonkey Library will be retained, including Play History, Play Counts, Dates Added, Playlists and all other fields within MediaMonkey.

The key is that MediaMonkey uses driveID to find your media files and not drive letter. This helps when using external drives which may have different drive letters when reconnecting. However when you switch PC, swap drives or reinstall Windows your drive will have a different driveID (even when it has the same drive letter) requiring the updating of MediaMonkey to point to the new drive.

If you're migrating a MediaMonkey Library to a new PC follow steps 1-7. If you're just replacing the drive your media files are stored on you'll just need step 5. If you're reinstalling Windows you can start at step 3, but make sure the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey database file] and media files are not removed (back them up first if they will be lost).

It's recommended to migrate to the same version of MediaMonkey as the one you're migrating from.

<div style="color:#626262">
=== Alternative options ===

*To just move files, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, to a different hard drive (internal or external) or a network location you can use MediaMonkey to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Changing_Filenames/5.0 move the files]. In that case this guide doesn't apply.
*If instead you wish to move the files outside MediaMonkey, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, you can use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] on both the old and new folder or skip ahead to the change driveID section.
*If you just want to move all your Playlists over you can use '''File > Export > [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists/5.0#To_export_all_Playlists_as_.m3u_files|Export All Playlists]]''' in MediaMonkey 5/2024 ''(or Tools > Scripts > Export All Playlists in MediaMonkey 4)''. Do make sure that the Path of your media files hasn't changed as Playlists contain this Path and a correct Path is required to be able to import Playlists. On the other installation of MediaMonkey you can run '''File > [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|Add/Rescan Files]]''' and have it scan the location with the Playlists to import them.</div>

== '''Step 1''': Preparation ==

Before performing the migration, make sure that on the new PC that you '''don't''' have [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] enabled (if MediaMonkey is already installed) before you finish Step 6 as otherwise you will have duplicates in your Library.

=== Optional steps ===

These steps aren't required, but can make the migration more successful:
#''[[WebHelp:Synchronizing Your Tags/5.0|Fix DB/Tag Mismatches]]'' [Recommended] for the media files before transferring them. This makes sure that the files have the latest tags before migration. It minimizes the risk that old tags return when scanning on the new PC.
#''[[WebHelp:Installation/5.0#Updating_MediaMonkey|Update the MediaMonkey]]'' you're migrating from to the same version you're migrating to. Migrating to the same version can make the migration smoother.
#''[[WebHelp:Backing up the Library/5.0|Maintain the Library]]'', you can do a quick optimize or do a full rebuild before migrating. This can prevent unforeseen issues with the database.

== '''Step 2''': Move your media files ==

Next you need to copy (you can remove the original copies after migration is successful) your media files to their new location. You can do this using File Explorer, any backup software to move the files through the network, or by using an external drive to move files between computers. We recommend using whatever method is the most convenient for you. 
The easiest transition is where you don't change the folder/filename structure of your files. They can be moved to a different hard drive letter as step 5 will fix this. ''For example it's easiest to move from C:\Music to C:\Music or E:\Music, but not from C:\Music to C:\My Music.''

If your media files are on a network location and you only need to move MediaMonkey you don't need to move your media files and can skip this step.

== '''Step 3''': Install MediaMonkey ==

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ Install] ''(it's recommended you install the same version of MediaMonkey you're migrating from)'' and run MediaMonkey on your new PC. When you start MediaMonkey on the new PC make sure you '''don't do any scanning of Media Files''' in the welcome wizard shown on a new install. Also don't setup [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] yet ''(you'll end up with duplicates)'' before updating the driveID in Step 5. You can now [[WebHelp:Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version/5.0#Registering_your_License|enter your License]]. The first run of MediaMonkey will create the database file which you'll replace in step 4.

== '''Step 4''': Copying your database ==

The next step is to '''copy''' your original database to your new PC. The key component you'll need from your old install is the MediaMonkey database file. It contains metadata about your files including metadata not saved to the files and Play History, it also contains your Playlists, Podcast Subscriptions, Devices for Synchronization, DLNA setup as well as some other settings. ''Make sure you have a copy of the database file so you can go back to it if something doesn't go quite right in the next steps.''

To transfer the database file to the new PC on MediaMonkey 5/2024:
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|'''Backup''' the database file]] on the old PC
#'''Copy''' the backed up database file copy to the new PC
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Restore_Database_from_Backup|'''Restore''' the database file]] on the new PC

<div style="color:#626262">
=== Alternative options ===

*Manual copying of the database file ''(required for MediaMonkey 4 and older)''
*#Find your database in Windows Explorer. For its location see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ mm5.db/mm.db location] ''(Note that you will have to enable viewing of hidden Files and Folders in File Explorer to find the MediaMonkey database file).''
*#*Verify the Date modified and Size attributes of the database file to confirm you're copying the correct copy.
*#*You can search in File Explorer for the database file name. Make sure you include hidden files in your search.
*#Copy the database file and place it in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ appropriate location] on the new PC.
*If you have a Portable Install you can copy the whole portable installation folder to the new PC. This will also keep your settings and Addons intact on the new PC.

=== Optional items ===

Optional items '''(not recommended/for advanced users only)''', ''some settings in these files are system specific'', to copy would be:
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini], which contains many MediaMonkey settings ''(make sure to disable Folder Monitoring first or copy it after completing step 5 first)''. [Contains Paths settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ persistent.json], which contains most layout/Skin settings [Contains monitor/resolution specific settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts folder], which contains most of the installed Addons [Some Addons may have files outside this folder]
*Registry info: @ HKey_Current_ User\Software\Mediamonkey [May contain system specific settings]</div>

=== Verify MediaMonkey Library ===

Optionally, you can verify if your MediaMonkey Library transferred correctly by running MediaMonkey ('''do not do any scanning''') and browse your Library including Playlists. The media files will show [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ greyed out] ''(unless they were on a non-mapped network location)'', Step 5 will fix this.

== '''Step 5''': Updating the database to point to the correct drive ''(change driveID)'' ==

Next you'll have to modify the database to point to the new drive instead of the old one. This is not needed for files stored in a network location AND accessed via UNC Path in MediaMonkey (Mapped drives do need updating).

* On '''MediaMonkey 5/MediaMonkey 2024'''
**Use the build-in [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Re-assign_Drive|manually re-assign drive]] method if the file Paths (other than drive letter) are unchanged.
**Use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved/Missing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]] instead if the Paths on the drive have changed.

<div style="color:#626262">
* On MediaMonkey 4
**Use the third party [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Update Location of Files in Database] addon. It can fix the changed drive ID as well as changed base folder for your files.
*** Download and double-click the Addon to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/95/0/how-to-install-extensions--addons install] it. Follow the instructions in the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Forum] on how to use it.
** If you have MediaMonkey Gold, you can also use the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files Locate Moved/Missing Files] function:
**# Select all the greyed out tracks (if the files are on a drive no longer accessible by this installation you won't find them under Dead Links).
**# Click File > Locate moved/missing tracks This will attempt to find tracks on the new drive that match the file size AND timestamp, or track metadata in the database. Make sure you verify the matches it suggest as incorrect matches will result in the wrong metadata for your files.
* On MediaMonkey 3 and older install [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8975 this script] to your new PC:
*# To install the script, first shut down MM. Next, copy the contents in the 'Code:' box at the link provided into notepad. Save the file as 'MM_HDDSerial.vbs' (without the quotes) in your C:\Program Files\MediaMonkey\Scripts folder. Next, within that same folder, find '[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts.ini]'. Open this file with notepad and copy the following lines and paste them onto the end of the file, then save.
*# Copy these lines into Scripts.ini: ''[HDDSerial] FileName=MM_HDDSerial.vbs ProcName=Change_HDD_Serial Order=99 DisplayName=Move Device Content Description=Corrects broken links after exchanged hard drive Language=VBScript ScriptType=0''
*# Now you're ready to run the script. Open MM (if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right click on the MM icon and choose "Run as administrator" even if your Windows user account has administrative rights) and run the script at Tools > Scripts > Move Device Content. If you receive any errors or the script doesn't appear under Tools > Scripts, check that you have installed the script correctly, and/or try restarting MM. Running the script will change the drive-ID within the MediaMonkey database to recognize your new drive, and all your database information will be retained. If you can play your music from MM, and tracks do not grey out, then you have successfully moved your MM installation to a new computer.

Alternatively, you could change the driveID for the hard drive with your media files in Windows from the new driveID to the old driveID. Be careful with unintended consequences with other software. More Information on how to change Volume Serial number can be found [https://www.wintips.org/how-to-change-hard-disks-volume-serial-number-volume-id/ Here] (for advanced users).</div>

== '''Step 6''': Test if it works ==

Once step 5 is completed, test out whether it worked by double-clicking a file in your library to see if it [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks/5.0 plays].

=== Troubleshooting ===

*''Duplicates in Library'', if all or most files are duplicated it likely means that files were scanned before Step 5. Sorting on Added you should be able to remove the new duplicate copies or restart steps at Step 4 with a copy of the original database. If only a few duplicates exists you can use the [[WebHelp:Deleting Duplicates/5.0|duplicate management]] options in MediaMonkey.
*''Empty Library'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly (restart steps at Step 4):
**Step 4 was not done at all
**The wrong database file was copied from the old install
**The old database file was put in the wrong place
*''Playlists missing'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly and files were scanned. Restart steps at Step 4.
*''[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Greyed out media files]'', this likely means that Step 5 wasn't completed correctly. Restart steps at Step 5.

== '''Step 7''': Last steps ==

#You '''need''' to confirm the [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Setup_how_MediaMonkey_Scans_Files|scan settings]] so scanning happens per your needs. You'll likely want to use the same settings used on the MediaMonkey you migrated from. There are also other settings in Options you may want to review at this point.
#You can now enable [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] if you wish to use it.
#You can do your '''first''' [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|scan for media files]], if you have new media files to add to your MediaMonkey Library.

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Moving MM to a new computer

2026-02-04T23:09:07Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer

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{{WebHelpHeader|Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer}}

== Introduction ==

If you want to migrate MediaMonkey to a new computer, but want to retain your MediaMonkey Library, follow the steps in this migration guide. If these steps are followed correctly, all information that is maintained in the MediaMonkey Library will be retained, including Play History, Play Counts, Dates Added, Playlists and all other fields within MediaMonkey.

The key is that MediaMonkey uses driveID to find your media files and not drive letter. This helps when using external drives which may have different drive letters when reconnecting. However when you switch PC, swap drives or reinstall Windows your drive will have a different driveID (even when it has the same drive letter) requiring the updating of MediaMonkey to point to the new drive.

If you're migrating a MediaMonkey Library to a new PC follow steps 1-7. If you're just replacing the drive your media files are stored on you'll just need step 5. If you're reinstalling Windows you can start at step 3, but make sure the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey database file] and media files are not removed (back them up first if they will be lost).

It's recommended to migrate to the same version of MediaMonkey as the one you're migrating from.

<div style="color:#626262">
=== Alternative options ===

*To just move files, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, to a different hard drive (internal or external) or a network location you can use MediaMonkey to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Changing_Filenames/5.0 move the files]. In that case this guide doesn't apply.
*If instead you wish to move the files outside MediaMonkey, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, you can use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] on both the old and new folder or skip ahead to the change driveID section.
*If you just want to move all your Playlists over you can use '''File > Export > [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists/5.0#To_export_all_Playlists_as_.m3u_files|Export All Playlists]]''' in MediaMonkey 5/2024 ''(or Tools > Scripts > Export All Playlists in MediaMonkey 4)''. Do make sure that the Path of your media files hasn't changed as Playlists contain this Path and a correct Path is required to be able to import Playlists. On the other installation of MediaMonkey you can run '''File > [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|Add/Rescan Files]]''' and have it scan the location with the Playlists to import them.</div>

== '''Step 1''': Preparation ==

Before performing the migration, make sure that on the new PC that you '''don't''' have [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] enabled (if MediaMonkey is already installed) before you finish Step 6 as otherwise you will have duplicates in your Library.

=== Optional steps ===

These steps aren't required, but can make the migration more successful:
#''[[WebHelp:Synchronizing Your Tags/5.0|Fix DB/Tag Mismatches]]'' [Recommended] for the media files before transferring them. This makes sure that the files have the latest tags before migration. It minimizes the risk that old tags return when scanning on the new PC.
#''[[WebHelp:Installation/5.0#Updating_MediaMonkey|Update the MediaMonkey]]'' you're migrating from to the same version you're migrating to. Migrating to the same version can make the migration smoother.
#''[[WebHelp:Backing up the Library/5.0|Maintain the Library]]'', you can do a quick optimize or do a full rebuild before migrating. This can prevent unforeseen issues with the database.

== '''Step 2''': Move your media files ==

Next you need to copy (you can remove the original copies after migration is successful) your media files to their new location. You can do this using File Explorer, any backup software to move the files through the network, or by using an external drive to move files between computers. We recommend using whatever method is the most convenient for you. 
The easiest transition is where you don't change the folder/filename structure of your files. They can be moved to a different hard drive letter as step 5 will fix this. ''For example it's easiest to move from C:\Music to C:\Music or E:\Music, but not from C:\Music to C:\My Music.''

If your media files are on a network location and you only need to move MediaMonkey you don't need to move your media files and can skip this step.

== '''Step 3''': Install MediaMonkey ==

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ Install] ''(it's recommended you install the same version of MediaMonkey you're migrating from)'' and run MediaMonkey on your new PC. When you start MediaMonkey on the new PC make sure you '''don't do any scanning of Media Files''' in the welcome wizard shown on a new install. Also don't setup [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] yet ''(you'll end up with duplicates)'' before updating the driveID in Step 5. You can now [[WebHelp:Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version/5.0#Registering_your_License|enter your License]]. The first run of MediaMonkey will create the database file which you'll replace in step 4.

== '''Step 4''': Copying your database ==

The next step is to '''copy''' your original database to your new PC. The key component you'll need from your old install is the MediaMonkey database file. It contains metadata about your files including metadata not saved to the files and Play History, it also contains your Playlists, Podcast Subscriptions, Devices for Synchronization, DLNA setup as well as some other settings. ''Make sure you have a copy of the database file so you can go back to it if something doesn't go quite right in the next steps.''

To transfer the database file to the new PC on MediaMonkey 5/2024:
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|'''Backup''' the database file]] on the old PC
#'''Copy''' the backed up database file copy to the new PC
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Restore_Database_from_Backup|'''Restore''' the database file]] on the new PC

<div style="color:#626262">
=== Alternative options ===

*Manual copying of the database file ''(required for MediaMonkey 4 and older)''
*#Find your database in Windows Explorer. For its location see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ mm5.db/mm.db location] ''(Note that you will have to enable viewing of hidden Files and Folders in File Explorer to find the MediaMonkey database file).''
*#*Verify the Date modified and Size attributes of the database file to confirm you're copying the correct copy.
*#*You can search in File Explorer for the database file name. Make sure you include hidden files in your search.
*#Copy the database file and place it in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ appropriate location] on the new PC.
*If you have a Portable Install you can copy the whole portable installation folder to the new PC. This will also keep your settings and Addons intact on the new PC.

=== Optional items ===

Optional items '''(not recommended/for advanced users only)''', ''some settings in these files are system specific'', to copy would be:
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini], which contains many MediaMonkey settings ''(make sure to disable Folder Monitoring first or copy it after completing step 5 first)''. [Contains Paths settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ persistent.json], which contains most layout/Skin settings [Contains monitor/resolution specific settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts folder], which contains most of the installed Addons [Some Addons may have files outside this folder]
*Registry info: @ HKey_Current_ User\Software\Mediamonkey [May contain system specific settings]</div>

=== Verify MediaMonkey Library ===

Optionally, you can verify if your MediaMonkey Library transferred correctly by running MediaMonkey ('''do not do any scanning''') and browse your Library including Playlists. The media files will show [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ greyed out] ''(unless they were on a non-mapped network location)'', Step 5 will fix this.

== '''Step 5''': Updating the database to point to the correct drive ''(change driveID)'' ==

Next you'll have to modify the database to point to the new drive instead of the old one. This is not needed for files stored in a network location AND accessed via UNC Path in MediaMonkey (Mapped drives do need updating).

* On '''MediaMonkey 5/MediaMonkey 2024'''
**Use the build-in [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Re-assign_Drive|manually re-assign drive]] method if the file Paths (other than drive letter) are unchanged.
**Use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved/Missing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]] instead if the Paths on the drive have changed.

<div style="color:#626262">
* On MediaMonkey 4
**Use the third party [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Update Location of Files in Database] addon. It can fix the changed drive ID as well as changed base folder for your files.
*** Download and double-click the Addon to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/95/0/how-to-install-extensions--addons install] it. Follow the instructions in the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Forum] on how to use it.
** If you have MediaMonkey Gold, you can also use the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files Locate Moved/Missing Files] function:
**# Select all the greyed out tracks (if the files are on a drive no longer accessible by this installation you won't find them under Dead Links).
**# Click File > Locate moved/missing tracks This will attempt to find tracks on the new drive that match the file size AND timestamp, or track metadata in the database. Make sure you verify the matches it suggest as incorrect matches will result in the wrong metadata for your files.
* On MediaMonkey 3 and older install [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8975 this script] to your new PC:
*# To install the script, first shut down MM. Next, copy the contents in the 'Code:' box at the link provided into notepad. Save the file as 'MM_HDDSerial.vbs' (without the quotes) in your C:\Program Files\MediaMonkey\Scripts folder. Next, within that same folder, find '[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts.ini]'. Open this file with notepad and copy the following lines and paste them onto the end of the file, then save.
*# Copy these lines into Scripts.ini: ''[HDDSerial] FileName=MM_HDDSerial.vbs ProcName=Change_HDD_Serial Order=99 DisplayName=Move Device Content Description=Corrects broken links after exchanged hard drive Language=VBScript ScriptType=0''
*# Now you're ready to run the script. Open MM (if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right click on the MM icon and choose "Run as administrator" even if your Windows user account has administrative rights) and run the script at Tools > Scripts > Move Device Content. If you receive any errors or the script doesn't appear under Tools > Scripts, check that you have installed the script correctly, and/or try restarting MM. Running the script will change the drive-ID within the MediaMonkey database to recognize your new drive, and all your database information will be retained. If you can play your music from MM, and tracks do not grey out, then you have successfully moved your MM installation to a new computer.

Alternatively, you could change the driveID for the hard drive with your media files in Windows from the new driveID to the old driveID. Be careful with unintended consequences with other software. More Information on how to change Volume Serial number can be found [https://www.wintips.org/how-to-change-hard-disks-volume-serial-number-volume-id/ Here] (for advanced users).</div>

== '''Step 6''': Test if it works ==

Once step 5 is completed, test out whether it worked by double-clicking a file in your library to see if it [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks/5.0 plays].

=== Troubleshooting ===

*''Duplicates in Library'', if all or most files are duplicated it likely means that files were scanned before Step 5. Sorting on Added you should be able to remove the new duplicate copies or restart steps at Step 4 with a copy of the original database. If only a few duplicates exists you can use the [[WebHelp:Deleting Duplicates/5.0|duplicate management]] options in MediaMonkey.
*''Empty Library'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly (restart steps at Step 4):
**Step 4 was not done at all
**The wrong database file was copied from the old install
**The old database file was put in the wrong place
*''Playlists missing'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly and files were scanned. Restart steps at Step 4.
*''[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Greyed out media files]'', this likely means that Step 5 wasn't completed correctly. Restart steps at Step 5.

== '''Step 7''': Last steps ==

#You '''need''' to confirm the [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Setup_how_MediaMonkey_Scans_Files|scan settings]] so scanning happens per your needs. You'll likely want to use the same settings used on the MediaMonkey you migrated from. There are also other settings in Options you may want to review at this point.
#You can now enable [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] if you wish to use it.
#You can do your '''first''' [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|scan for media files]], if you have new media files to add to your MediaMonkey Library.

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Moving MM to a new computer

2026-02-04T23:08:51Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer

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{{WebHelpHeader|Migrating MediaMonkey to a new computer}}

== Introduction ==

If you want to migrate MediaMonkey to a new computer, but want to retain your MediaMonkey Library, follow the steps in this migration guide. If these steps are followed correctly, all information that is maintained in the MediaMonkey Library will be retained, including Play History, Play Counts, Dates Added, Playlists and all other fields within MediaMonkey.

The key is that MediaMonkey uses driveID to find your media files and not drive letter. This helps when using external drives which may have different drive letters when reconnecting. However when you switch PC, swap drives or reinstall Windows your drive will have a different driveID (even when it has the same drive letter) requiring the updating of MediaMonkey to point to the new drive.

If you're migrating a MediaMonkey Library to a new PC follow steps 1-7. If you're just replacing the drive your media files are stored on you'll just need step 5. If you're reinstalling Windows you can start at step 3, but make sure the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey database file] and media files are not removed (back them up first if they will be lost).

It's recommended to migrate to the same version of MediaMonkey as the one you're migrating from.

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=== Alternative options ===

*To just move files, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, to a different hard drive (internal or external) or a network location you can use MediaMonkey to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Changing_Filenames/5.0 move the files]. In that case this guide doesn't apply.
*If instead you wish to move the files outside MediaMonkey, but not the MediaMonkey installation itself, you can use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] on both the old and new folder or skip ahead to the change driveID section.
*If you just want to move all your Playlists over you can use '''File > Export > [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists/5.0#To_export_all_Playlists_as_.m3u_files|Export All Playlists]]''' in MediaMonkey 5/2024 ''(or Tools > Scripts > Export All Playlists in MediaMonkey 4)''. Do make sure that the Path of your media files hasn't changed as Playlists contain this Path and a correct Path is required to be able to import Playlists. On the other installation of MediaMonkey you can run '''File > [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|Add/Rescan Files]]''' and have it scan the location with the Playlists to import them.</div>

== '''Step 1''': Preparation ==

Before performing the migration, make sure that on the new PC that you ''don't'' have [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] enabled (if MediaMonkey is already installed) before you finish Step 6 as otherwise you will have duplicates in your Library.

=== Optional steps ===

These steps aren't required, but can make the migration more successful:
#''[[WebHelp:Synchronizing Your Tags/5.0|Fix DB/Tag Mismatches]]'' [Recommended] for the media files before transferring them. This makes sure that the files have the latest tags before migration. It minimizes the risk that old tags return when scanning on the new PC.
#''[[WebHelp:Installation/5.0#Updating_MediaMonkey|Update the MediaMonkey]]'' you're migrating from to the same version you're migrating to. Migrating to the same version can make the migration smoother.
#''[[WebHelp:Backing up the Library/5.0|Maintain the Library]]'', you can do a quick optimize or do a full rebuild before migrating. This can prevent unforeseen issues with the database.

== '''Step 2''': Move your media files ==

Next you need to copy (you can remove the original copies after migration is successful) your media files to their new location. You can do this using File Explorer, any backup software to move the files through the network, or by using an external drive to move files between computers. We recommend using whatever method is the most convenient for you. 
The easiest transition is where you don't change the folder/filename structure of your files. They can be moved to a different hard drive letter as step 5 will fix this. ''For example it's easiest to move from C:\Music to C:\Music or E:\Music, but not from C:\Music to C:\My Music.''

If your media files are on a network location and you only need to move MediaMonkey you don't need to move your media files and can skip this step.

== '''Step 3''': Install MediaMonkey ==

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ Install] ''(it's recommended you install the same version of MediaMonkey you're migrating from)'' and run MediaMonkey on your new PC. When you start MediaMonkey on the new PC make sure you '''don't do any scanning of Media Files''' in the welcome wizard shown on a new install. Also don't setup [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] yet ''(you'll end up with duplicates)'' before updating the driveID in Step 5. You can now [[WebHelp:Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version/5.0#Registering_your_License|enter your License]]. The first run of MediaMonkey will create the database file which you'll replace in step 4.

== '''Step 4''': Copying your database ==

The next step is to '''copy''' your original database to your new PC. The key component you'll need from your old install is the MediaMonkey database file. It contains metadata about your files including metadata not saved to the files and Play History, it also contains your Playlists, Podcast Subscriptions, Devices for Synchronization, DLNA setup as well as some other settings. ''Make sure you have a copy of the database file so you can go back to it if something doesn't go quite right in the next steps.''

To transfer the database file to the new PC on MediaMonkey 5/2024:
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|'''Backup''' the database file]] on the old PC
#'''Copy''' the backed up database file copy to the new PC
#[[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Restore_Database_from_Backup|'''Restore''' the database file]] on the new PC

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=== Alternative options ===

*Manual copying of the database file ''(required for MediaMonkey 4 and older)''
*#Find your database in Windows Explorer. For its location see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ mm5.db/mm.db location] ''(Note that you will have to enable viewing of hidden Files and Folders in File Explorer to find the MediaMonkey database file).''
*#*Verify the Date modified and Size attributes of the database file to confirm you're copying the correct copy.
*#*You can search in File Explorer for the database file name. Make sure you include hidden files in your search.
*#Copy the database file and place it in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ appropriate location] on the new PC.
*If you have a Portable Install you can copy the whole portable installation folder to the new PC. This will also keep your settings and Addons intact on the new PC.

=== Optional items ===

Optional items '''(not recommended/for advanced users only)''', ''some settings in these files are system specific'', to copy would be:
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini], which contains many MediaMonkey settings ''(make sure to disable Folder Monitoring first or copy it after completing step 5 first)''. [Contains Paths settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ persistent.json], which contains most layout/Skin settings [Contains monitor/resolution specific settings which may have changed on the new PC]
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts folder], which contains most of the installed Addons [Some Addons may have files outside this folder]
*Registry info: @ HKey_Current_ User\Software\Mediamonkey [May contain system specific settings]</div>

=== Verify MediaMonkey Library ===

Optionally, you can verify if your MediaMonkey Library transferred correctly by running MediaMonkey ('''do not do any scanning''') and browse your Library including Playlists. The media files will show [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ greyed out] ''(unless they were on a non-mapped network location)'', Step 5 will fix this.

== '''Step 5''': Updating the database to point to the correct drive ''(change driveID)'' ==

Next you'll have to modify the database to point to the new drive instead of the old one. This is not needed for files stored in a network location AND accessed via UNC Path in MediaMonkey (Mapped drives do need updating).

* On '''MediaMonkey 5/MediaMonkey 2024'''
**Use the build-in [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Re-assign_Drive|manually re-assign drive]] method if the file Paths (other than drive letter) are unchanged.
**Use [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved/Missing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]] instead if the Paths on the drive have changed.

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* On MediaMonkey 4
**Use the third party [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Update Location of Files in Database] addon. It can fix the changed drive ID as well as changed base folder for your files.
*** Download and double-click the Addon to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/95/0/how-to-install-extensions--addons install] it. Follow the instructions in the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63823 Forum] on how to use it.
** If you have MediaMonkey Gold, you can also use the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files Locate Moved/Missing Files] function:
**# Select all the greyed out tracks (if the files are on a drive no longer accessible by this installation you won't find them under Dead Links).
**# Click File > Locate moved/missing tracks This will attempt to find tracks on the new drive that match the file size AND timestamp, or track metadata in the database. Make sure you verify the matches it suggest as incorrect matches will result in the wrong metadata for your files.
* On MediaMonkey 3 and older install [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8975 this script] to your new PC:
*# To install the script, first shut down MM. Next, copy the contents in the 'Code:' box at the link provided into notepad. Save the file as 'MM_HDDSerial.vbs' (without the quotes) in your C:\Program Files\MediaMonkey\Scripts folder. Next, within that same folder, find '[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-addons/how-to-install-extensions-addons/ Scripts.ini]'. Open this file with notepad and copy the following lines and paste them onto the end of the file, then save.
*# Copy these lines into Scripts.ini: ''[HDDSerial] FileName=MM_HDDSerial.vbs ProcName=Change_HDD_Serial Order=99 DisplayName=Move Device Content Description=Corrects broken links after exchanged hard drive Language=VBScript ScriptType=0''
*# Now you're ready to run the script. Open MM (if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right click on the MM icon and choose "Run as administrator" even if your Windows user account has administrative rights) and run the script at Tools > Scripts > Move Device Content. If you receive any errors or the script doesn't appear under Tools > Scripts, check that you have installed the script correctly, and/or try restarting MM. Running the script will change the drive-ID within the MediaMonkey database to recognize your new drive, and all your database information will be retained. If you can play your music from MM, and tracks do not grey out, then you have successfully moved your MM installation to a new computer.

Alternatively, you could change the driveID for the hard drive with your media files in Windows from the new driveID to the old driveID. Be careful with unintended consequences with other software. More Information on how to change Volume Serial number can be found [https://www.wintips.org/how-to-change-hard-disks-volume-serial-number-volume-id/ Here] (for advanced users).</div>

== '''Step 6''': Test if it works ==

Once step 5 is completed, test out whether it worked by double-clicking a file in your library to see if it [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php?title=WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks/5.0 plays].

=== Troubleshooting ===

*''Duplicates in Library'', if all or most files are duplicated it likely means that files were scanned before Step 5. Sorting on Added you should be able to remove the new duplicate copies or restart steps at Step 4 with a copy of the original database. If only a few duplicates exists you can use the [[WebHelp:Deleting Duplicates/5.0|duplicate management]] options in MediaMonkey.
*''Empty Library'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly (restart steps at Step 4):
**Step 4 was not done at all
**The wrong database file was copied from the old install
**The old database file was put in the wrong place
*''Playlists missing'', this likely means that Step 4 wasn't completed correctly and files were scanned. Restart steps at Step 4.
*''[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Greyed out media files]'', this likely means that Step 5 wasn't completed correctly. Restart steps at Step 5.

== '''Step 7''': Last steps ==

#You '''need''' to confirm the [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Setup_how_MediaMonkey_Scans_Files|scan settings]] so scanning happens per your needs. You'll likely want to use the same settings used on the MediaMonkey you migrated from. There are also other settings in Options you may want to review at this point.
#You can now enable [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Using_Folder_Monitoring_to_Automatically_Update_the_Library|Folder Monitoring]] if you wish to use it.
#You can do your '''first''' [[WebHelp:Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library/5.0#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|scan for media files]], if you have new media files to add to your MediaMonkey Library.

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WebHelp:Exporting Tracks

2026-01-12T22:50:51Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Sync Files to Portable Devices

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync Files to Portable Devices}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) with [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] devices, [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads, iPods]] and other MP3 Players connected via USB, and USB Storage/Memory Cards/Internal Locations/Network Storage to your PC. MediaMonkey can also do [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]] started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. Media files that are in formats that aren't supported by the device can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|converted on the fly]], and Track Volumes can be leveled for synced files.

=== Preparing your Media Files ===

Sync will have the best result if your media files are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|well tagged]], have the correct [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], and have [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|multiple Artist Albums]] tagged correctly. If you're syncing to a device that supports Replay Gain like [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices (MediaMonkey supports Apple Sound Check on Sync) you may want to make sure your files had their [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]].

=== How to Start Sync ===

Connect your device to your PC and MediaMonkey should recognize it ([[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]]) and automatically create a Device Profile for your device. This Device Profile is used to manage the settings for Syncing media files to your device. You can access your device in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. MediaMonkey creates a Device Profile for each memory in the device. For example an [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] device with an SD card inserted will have a Device Profile for the internal memory ''(on the device)'' and the external memory ''(the SD card)''. You can sync to either or all Device Profiles for a device.

From the device sub-node it is possible to view/edit/delete/copy media files on the device (depending on the device and the plug-in used), and if the device has its own database, to update the device database. Note that files that appear in this node are ''not'' part of the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Basics of Synchronization ===

There are 2 types of Synchronization:
*Automatic Synchronization (Auto-Sync): This is the simplest and most powerful means of device synchronization. Choosing this option syncs the Sync List to your device while also being able to delete files not in the sync selection from the device.
*Manual Synchronization: This is for one-time operations where you want to manually sync a selected Playlist or set of files to the device.

== Manual Synchronization ==

Select some files and right click on them or right click on a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]] in the Media Tree and use ''Send To'' from the Context Menu. Select the device you want to Sync the selected files or Playlist to and that selection will be synced according to the Sync settings (see Auto-Sync below) in the Device Profile for that device. This won't delete other files already on the device (use Auto-Sync for that). Any files that were manually synced will be removed by Auto-Sync unless the files are on the Sync List.

== Auto-Sync ==

Auto-Sync will sync the content you select in the Sync List to your device according to the settings in the Device Profile. [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses these settings as well when doing a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]]. The important setting is selecting what should be synced on the ''Sync list (Library --> Device)'' tab. The Device Profile can be accessed through the [[WebHelp:My Computer#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] node in the [[WebHelp:Exploring Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] and has the following settings:

=== Summary ===

On the '''Summary''' tab of the Device Profile there are a couple of settings on how MediaMonkey interacts with the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Summary.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Summary tab]] 
* Click on the device name if you want to edit the name MediaMonkey displays for the device.
* ''Scan as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will scan for files on the device when you connect the device. Scanning will otherwise take place when needed by MediaMonkey.
*'' Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will automatically start Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected to your PC. This is useful if you generally don't modify the Sync List or other settings in the Device Profile.
* ''Automatically unmount device after Auto-Sync'' (available for certain devices), when enabled will unmount the device from your computer.

=== Sync List (Library --> Device) ===

The Sync List can be accessed on the '''Sync list (Library --> Device)''' tab of the Device Profile. This is where you select what should be synced from your MediaMonkey Library to the device. If you don't select anything Sync will still run, but won't Sync any content to your device. You can select:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Device.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync List to Device tab]] 
* An entire [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]], or specific selections within a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] like an Artist, Genre, Subscription or Series to be synced to the device.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] to be synced to the device. Note that any Parent Playlists of a user selected Playlist will also be Synced on Sync.

Auto-Sync will select all files selected through any selection in a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] or a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]]. For example a Sync with an AutoPlaylist excluding Artist X would still Sync Artist X if it's selected in a Collection.

For:
* ''Audio'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can enable:
** ''Sync random subset of selected files up to target capacity'', which is useful if the Sync List selection exceeds the device's storage capacity. When enabled a random selection of files from the Sync List selection will be synced. Sync random subset has 2 additional settings:
*** ''Sync higher-rated tracks more often'' will use Rating to sync higher rated files more often when syncing a random subset.
*** ''Reserve xx MB of free space'' will allow you to keep some space free if your Sync List selection exceeds the device storage capacity and you're doing a random sync.
* ''Video'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed videos.
* ''Podcast'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed episodes.
The last settings pertain to what MediaMonkey should delete from the device on Auto-Sync.
* Enable ''Delete other files and playlists from xxx'' if you want MediaMonkey to delete files from the device during Auto-Sync. There are 2 options for deleting files:
** ''Unselected Library files'' will delete any files not on the Sync List selection that are in the MediaMonkey Library. This for example won't delete any files you have removed from MediaMonkey.
** ''All other media files'' will remove all media files from the device that aren't on the Sync List selection. This includes files not in the MediaMonkey Library that are found on the device. This option is needed if you want Auto-Sync to remove files from the device that you have removed from the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'', this is recommended to be enabled so that you can confirm file deletions before they're deleted from the device. There is no undo of file deletions done by Auto-Sync.

=== Sync Profile ===

The '''Sync Profile''' tab of the Device Profile contains settings on how MediaMonkey should sync files to the device.

==== Auto-Conversion ====

[[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] (Rules, Supported Formats and Level Volume) will allow you to convert files in your MediaMonkey Library not supported by the device to a format that is supported by the device. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] is fully explained [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|here]].

==== Tagging ====

In the tagging section you can have MediaMonkey change a few things like Artwork and multi-value fields for the synced files (doesn't affect the media files on your computer).[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Devices Profile Sync Profile Tagging.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging settings|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging settings]] 
* ''Sync all Artwork files to folders'', when enabled MediaMonkey will create Artwork images according to the preferences you set. This includes creating Artwork files for files with embedded Artwork on your computer. Select this if your device doesn't support embedded Artwork''
* ''Copy Artwork to file tags'', when enabled MediaMonkey will embed Artwork into the synced files. This includes embedding Artwork saved as Artwork files for files on your computer. Embedded Artwork generally gives less trouble when supported, but uses more space as the Artwork is saved in each Media File.
* '' Remove artwork from tags if larger than xxx KB'', when enabled will remove embedded Artwork when exceeds the user set size limit. This is useful if you have large Artworks embedded, but lack storage capacity on the device.
* ''Convert artwork to'' will convert Artwork to a specific type when enabled.
** ''Max. resolution'' will resize Artwork when larger than the set limit when enabled. This can be useful when using with devices (like car stereos) that support Artwork up-to a certain size.
* ''Use only the first Genre when multiple Genre's exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Genre values.
* ''Use only the first value when multiple Artists / Composers exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Artist or Composer values.
* ''Force files to resync whenever the source file has changed (slower)'', enable this if you use third party players on Android. MediaMonkey will always resync metadata when it's changed, but only will update the file on device with this enabled. Enabling this option may slow Sync down as any changed files will be resynced.

==== Manage Settings ====

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings.jpg|711px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings]] 
* '''Lookup Settings''' will take you to the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/ MediaMonkey Addons website] so you can try to find a Device Profile for your device.
* '''Import Settings''' allows you to import an exported Device Profile.
* '''Export Settings''' allows you to export the settings of the current Device Profile. Note that Sync List settings are not included in the exported Device Profile.
* '''Reset Settings''' allows you to reset the Device Profile settings to their defaults.

==== File Locations ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices as Apple uses its own filenaming convention and some Android devices)'' Under File Locations you can set how MediaMonkey should store the Media Files it syncs on the device. There are individual settings per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]] and you can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]] to configure.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations.jpg|712px|center|Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations]] 
* ''Enforce use of the sync mask for files already on xxxx'' will rename files on the device according to the file naming settings, but this can slow Auto-Sync if lots of files have to be modified.
* ''Other locations on xxxx to scan for media files'', select which locations on the device MediaMonkey will scan for media files. This allows you to scan locations with files synced/copied/downloaded with other applications and will be compared with the Sync List to determine what files MediaMonkey needs to Sync during Auto-Sync.

==== Playlists ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' In the Playlist section you can set which additional Playlists should be synced and how Playlists should be created on the device. Generally the default settings will work, but if the device can't read the Playlists you may need to adjust the settings. Refer to the manufacturers documentation as to what Playlists are supported by the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists.jpg|714px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists]]

=== Sync List (Device --> Library) ===

On the Sync List (Device --> Library tab) ''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' you can configure MediaMonkey to sync content from your device to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library.jpg|657px|center|MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library]] 
* ''Auto-sync playlists and new files from device to the PC'' will sync Playlists created and/or edited on the device and any media files on the device not in the MediaMonkey Library to the MediaMonkey Library. You can select which folders on the device to include in the sync of media files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Destination'' sets where files synced from the device to the MediaMonkey Library will be stored.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'' will show a confirmation before syncing any files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Auto-sync file metadata from the device to the PC'' will sync any tag changes made to files on the device back to the same files in the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Save Settings ===

Once you're done updating all the settings in the Device Profile click '''Apply''' in the Device Profile to save the changes. If you accidentally navigate away from the Device Profile MediaMonkey will prompt you to save the changes.

=== Auto-Sync ===

When your device is setup and the Sync List has been selected use '''Sync Now''' in the Device Profile to initiate Auto-Sync. MediaMonkey will now remove, update and sync new media files according to the settings in the Device Profile.
* Auto-Sync is only available when your device is connected via USB to your PC.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi Sync]] can't be initiated from MediaMonkey, it needs to be started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. It will run the same Sync as via USB, but more reliably for certain devices.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]] to be recognized by MediaMonkey.

== Disconnecting your Device ==

Make sure MediaMonkey has finished with the device before you try to disconnect the device. Some devices (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|non-iOS Apple]] and USB Storage devices) will have the option to ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree, whereas others (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple iOS]] devices) can be disconnected without safely removing first.

== Additional Android and Apple Device Instructions ==

Check out additional device specific instructions for:
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads and iPods]]

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|Help: MediaMonkey for Android Help]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Knowledge Base: USB Sync with Android / MP3 Players fails]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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WebHelp:Getting Track Information from the Internet

2026-01-12T17:43:37Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Tracks}}|Editing Files]] > Online Lookup of File Information

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{{WebHelpHeader|Online Lookup of File Information}}

== Auto-Tag ==

{{UseToolWithCaution}}

If you have media files that are missing information or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], you can lookup the information online and import the missing information by using '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' from the Main Menu on selected files. Use this tool with caution, once it tags your media files there is no undo.

=== Auto-Tag Settings ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu there are settings that control how Auto-Tag looks up media file information.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Auto-Tagging.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Auto-Tagging settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Auto-Tagging settings]] 
* ''Metadata'' allows you to set which tags are updated by Auto-Tag for Audio files and Video files. You can also enable/disable if [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album_Art}}|Artwork]] is tagged by Auto-Tag.
* In the Choose fields dialog accessed by using Select you can both choose the fields to be looked up as well as the order of the columns in the Auto-Tag window (Album Summary is in a fixed first position).
** Year and Date both update the Date field. You can use either, but not both at the same time. Year will just tag the year part of the date, whereas Date will tag the full date if available.
* ''Sources'' allows you to enable/disable sources Auto-Tag can use to find information on your media files.
* ''For individual tracks, recommend albums instead of singles from the same time'' will prefer matches from full albums instead of single releases when matching files.
* ''Replace existing information if confidence xx%'' will only replace any tag in your media files if the confidence of the match exceeds the percentage set.
* ''Prefer faster metadata lookups when possible (instead of slower audio fingerprinting)'' will use tags you have in the files first, then use Audio Fingerprinting if it can't find a match. As Audio Fingerprinting takes longer this can speed up how long matching of files takes, but relies on the accuracy of your tags. Use Audio Fingerprinting when you're not sure about the accuracy of your tags.
** The [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/mediamonkey-5-codec-pack/ MediaMonkey Codec Pack] will be required for audio fingerprinting of audio file types supported by the MediaMonkey Codec Pack.

The Auto-Tag dialog has 1 setting.
* ''Allow compilations'' which will allow files to be matched to compilation albums.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Auto-Tag.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog|MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog]]

== Using Auto-Tag ==

To use Auto-Tag, select media files in MediaMonkey and use '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' to have Auto-Tag look for tags for the files. Select which files to save the found tags for using the checkboxes in the Title column and click '''Tag & Continue''', once Auto-Tag finishes processing all selected files.
* Auto-Tag becomes more accurate when using ''Various Artists'' as value for Album Artist for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|compilation Albums]].
* You can hover over any tag highlighted to be changed to view the old and new value in a tooltip for comparison.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Auto-Tag Ani.gif|center|alt=MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog|MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog]] 
* You can click on any displayed tag to see if any alternatives are available, select the old value if you don't want it changed or find more results for it. This will also allow you to manually edit tags.
* Auto-Tag will Auto-Tag files in sets of 100 files (with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold]]) or 20 files with the free version.

=== Auto-Tag with Video Files ===

Video Files don't use fingerprinting and require some tags to be known before using Auto-Tag:
* Auto-Tag for TV shows and requires Series, Episode# and Season# to be tagged correctly before using Auto-Tag.
* Auto-Tag for Movies requires Title to be tagged correctly with the Movie name before using Auto-Tag.
''Tip: You can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]] to get tags from folder/filenames to video files.''

== Artwork lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Artwork for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Artwork tab you can use ''Lookup image'' and a new window will open with results found online. Select the best match and click ''Apply''.

Note: You can manually search for artwork by entering a search term such as "Album Artist"+"Album" in the dialog. Using double quotes to force an exact match (for example ''"The Rolling Stones"+"Forty Licks"'' or ''"Various Artists"+"NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 76"'').

== Lyrics lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Lyrics for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Lyrics tab you can use the search button and a MediaMonkey will look for Lyrics online. If the found Lyrics aren't correct you can use the search button again to search on an alternate source. Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' you can select which sources should be used for Lyrics lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 

== Lookup Commercial Audio CD Information ==

Whenever a new Audio CD is inserted, information about the CD is automatically looked up in the [https://musicbrainz.org MusicBrainz] database. If there's a direct match to your CD, the information will automatically appear, and if there are multiple matches, you'll be prompted to select the correct Album from several options.

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu you can switch what source is used for online lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Audio CD Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Audio CD Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Audio CD Metadata Lookup settings]] 
* '''Database''' ''MusicBrainz'' with '''Server name''' ''musicbrainz.org'' is the default.
* '''Database''' ''Freedb (CDDBP)'' or ''Freedb (HTTP)'' with '''Server name''' ''mb.mediamonkey.com'' allows you to access the old Freedb database now hosted by MediaMonkey. Do note that Freedb has closed and that the database only contains what Freedb had when they closed. For new content you'll need to use MusicBrainz or an alternative Freedb server that is being updated ''(we don't know of any)''.

== Auto Metadata Lookup ==

MediaMonkey can automatically lookup missing Artist and Album Artwork, and Lyrics in the background (saving it to the tags is a [[WebHelp:Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version#Gold_Features|Gold feature]]). This can be enabled under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 
*''Lyrics'' will be looked up when they need to be displayed in the Playing node (set to '''View''' ''Album Art'' or ''Lyrics'', the Preview window (with Lyrics enabled) or the Lyrics window.
*''Artist images'' will be looked up when they're displayed in the Filelisting.
*''Artwork'' will be looked up when it needs to be displayed in the Preview window.

''Note, when you use Views that contain an '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}#Changing_Elements_to_be_Displayed|Info Panel]]' (i.e. live lookups of a description and artwork about Artists, Albums, etc.), then Artwork will be looked up regardless of your lookup settings. This artwork is cached and will appear as 'Unsaved artwork' in the file properties in MediaMonkey.'' 
''Note, Lyrics Auto-Lookup won't happen after you delete looked up Lyrics. You'll need to do a manual Lyrics lookup in this case.''

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:Editing_Track_Properties|Editing File Properties]]

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WebHelp:Getting Track Information from the Internet

2026-01-12T16:02:21Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Tracks}}|Editing Files]] > Online Lookup of File Information

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{{WebHelpHeader|Online Lookup of File Information}}

== Auto-Tag ==

{{UseToolWithCaution}}

If you have media files that are missing information or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], you can lookup the information online and import the missing information by using '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' from the Main Menu on selected files. Use this tool with caution, once it tags your media files there is no undo.

=== Auto-Tag Settings ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu there are settings that control how Auto-Tag looks up media file information.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Auto-Tagging.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Auto-Tagging settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Auto-Tagging settings]] 
* ''Metadata'' allows you to set which tags are updated by Auto-Tag for Audio files and Video files. You can also enable/disable if [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album_Art}}|Artwork]] is tagged by Auto-Tag.
* In the Choose fields dialog accessed by using Select you can both choose the fields to be looked up as well as the order of the columns in the Auto-Tag window (Album Summary is in a fixed first position).
** Year and Date both update the Date field. You can use either, but not both at the same time. Year will just tag the year part of the date, whereas Date will tag the full date if available.
* ''Sources'' allows you to enable/disable sources Auto-Tag can use to find information on your media files.
* ''For individual tracks, recommend albums instead of singles from the same time'' will prefer matches from full albums instead of single releases when matching files.
* ''Replace existing information if confidence xx%'' will only replace any tag in your media files if the confidence of the match exceeds the percentage set.
* ''Prefer faster metadata lookups when possible (instead of slower audio fingerprinting)'' will use tags you have in the files first, then use Audio Fingerprinting if it can't find a match. As Audio Fingerprinting takes longer this can speed up how long matching of files takes, but relies on the accuracy of your tags. Use Audio Fingerprinting when you're not sure about the accuracy of your tags.
** The [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/mediamonkey-5-codec-pack/ MediaMonkey Codec Pack] will be required for audio fingerprinting of audio file types supported by the MediaMonkey Codec Pack.

The Auto-Tag dialog has 1 setting.
* ''Allow compilations'' which will allow files to be matched to compilation albums.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Auto-Tag.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog|MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog]]

== Using Auto-Tag ==

To use Auto-Tag, select media files in MediaMonkey and use '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' to have Auto-Tag look for tags for the files. Select which files to save the found tags for using the checkboxes in the Title column and click '''Tag & Continue''', once Auto-Tag finishes processing all selected files.
* Auto-Tag becomes more accurate when using ''Various Artists'' as value for Album Artist for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|compilation Albums]].
* You can hover over any tag highlighted to be changed to view the old and new value in a tooltip for comparison.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Auto-Tag Ani.gif|center|alt=MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog|MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog]] 
* You can click on any displayed tag to see if any alternatives are available, select the old value if you don't want it changed or find more results for it. This will also allow you to manually edit tags.
* Auto-Tag will Auto-Tag files in sets of 100 files (with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold]]) or 20 files with the free version.

=== Auto-Tag with Video Files ===

Video Files don't use fingerprinting and require some tags to be known before using Auto-Tag:
* Auto-Tag for TV shows and requires Series, Episode# and Season# to be tagged correctly before using Auto-Tag.
* Auto-Tag for Movies requires Title to be tagged correctly with the Movie name before using Auto-Tag.
''Tip: You can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]] to get tags from folder/filenames to video files.''

== Artwork lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Artwork for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Artwork tab you can use ''Lookup image'' and a new window will open with results found online. Select the best match and click ''Apply''.

Note: You can manually search for artwork by entering a search term such as "Album Artist"+"Album" in the dialog. Using double quotes to force an exact match (for example ''"The Rolling Stones"+"Forty Licks"'' or ''"Various Artists"+"NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 76"'').

== Lyrics lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Lyrics for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Lyrics tab you can use the search button and a MediaMonkey will look for Lyrics online. If the found Lyrics aren't correct you can use the search button again to search on an alternate source. Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' you can select which sources should be used for Lyrics lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 

== Lookup Commercial Audio CD Information ==

Whenever a new Audio CD is inserted, information about the CD is automatically looked up in the [https://musicbrainz.org MusicBrainz] database. If there's a direct match to your CD, the information will automatically appear, and if there are multiple matches, you'll be prompted to select the correct Album from several options.

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu you can switch what source is used for online lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Audio CD Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Audio CD Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Audio CD Metadata Lookup settings]] 
* '''Database''' ''MusicBrainz'' with '''Server name''' ''musicbrainz.org'' is the default.
* '''Database''' ''Freedb (CDDBP)'' or ''Freedb (HTTP)'' with '''Server name''' ''mb.mediamonkey.com'' allows you to access the old Freedb database now hosted by MediaMonkey. Do note that Freedb has closed and that the database only contains what Freedb had when they closed. For new content you'll need to use MusicBrainz or an alternative Freedb server that is being updated ''(we don't know of any)''.

== Auto Metadata Lookup ==

MediaMonkey can automatically lookup missing Artist and Album Artwork, and Lyrics in the background ([[WebHelp:Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version#Gold_Features|Gold feature]]). This can be enabled under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 
*''Lyrics'' will be looked up when they need to be displayed in the Playing node (set to '''View''' ''Album Art'' or ''Lyrics'', the Preview window (with Lyrics enabled) or the Lyrics window.
*''Artist images'' will be looked up when they're displayed in the Filelisting.
*''Artwork'' will be looked up when it needs to be displayed in the Preview window.

''Note, when you use Views that contain an '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}#Changing_Elements_to_be_Displayed|Info Panel]]' (i.e. live lookups of a description and artwork about Artists, Albums, etc.), then Artwork will be looked up regardless of your lookup settings. This artwork is cached and will appear as 'Unsaved artwork' in the file properties in MediaMonkey.'' 
''Note, Lyrics Auto-Lookup won't happen after you delete looked up Lyrics. You'll need to do a manual Lyrics lookup in this case.''

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:Editing_Track_Properties|Editing File Properties]]

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WebHelp:Album Art

2025-12-09T16:11:53Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Tracks}}|Editing Files]] > Editing Artwork

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{{WebHelpHeader|Editing Artwork}}

Artwork can be edited in a few different ways: via the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] window, via the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialog's Artwork tab, or via the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tag]] function. In all 3 cases, it is possible to save Artwork directly to the tag or to save Artwork files to a specified directory.

== Artwork Settings ==
Under '''Tools > Options > Tags & Playlists''' you can configure how MediaMonkey saves Artwork for your Media Files.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Tags & Playlists-Artwork.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Tags & Playlist Artwork settings|MediaMonkey Tags & Playlist Artwork settings]] 
*'''Image Location''' allows you to set if Artwork should be saved to the files tags, to a folder as an image file or both.
**''Image to tag'' will embed the Artwork file into each media file it is associated with. The big benefit is that Artwork will always stay with the media file, no matter where you copy, move, rename or sync the media file. This method does require a bit more disc space as each media file associated with the Artwork will have a copy of it. This method only works for [[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|File Types]] that support this. If a [[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|File Types]] doesn't support the Artwork will be saved as an image file instead.
**''Save to file folder'' will save the Artwork as an image file. This method requires a good organization of media files, so that the Artwork file is saved in the same folder as the media files it is associated with and that no other media files are in the same folder. You may get the Artwork associated with all media files in that folder on scanning (disable ''Scan file directories for Artwork'' under '''Tools > Options > Library''' from the Main Menu to prevent this).
*'''First Image per Album/Series''' is the filename to be used for the first Artwork you associate with the media file(s).
*'''Format for multiple images''' is used when associating any additional Artworks with the media file(s).

== Using External Album Artwork Files ==

If you have external Artwork files you can have MediaMonkey associate them with your files on scanning. Under '''Tools > Options > Library''' from the Main Menu enable the option to ''Scan file directories for Artwork''.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Library-Scan File Directories For Artwork.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Library Scan File Directories For Artwork setting|MediaMonkey Library Scan File Directories For Artwork setting]] 
When enabling this option make sure that you organize your media files and Artwork files together in a separate folder per Album/Series/Movie for the best results. Proper Album and Album Artist tags are also important when having external Artwork automatically associated with your media files. ''This option should not be enabled when you have many files without Album and Album Artist values.''

If you choose to store Artwork outside of the Album/Series/Movie folder (like all Album Artworks in a single folder) there is no method to automatically import this into MediaMonkey. You can manually associate the correct Artwork with the correct Album, but MediaMonkey can't automatically associate the correct Artwork with the correct Album/Series/Movie.

This is why the recommended organization when using external Artwork is to have the Album/Series/Movie media files and their associated Artworks in the same folder with no other Album/Series/Movie files in that folder. Then [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Scanning]] can automatically associate Artworks with their respective media files when ''Scan file directories for Artwork'' is enabled.

''Note that some other software (Windows Media Player/Windows are known for this) can create multiples Album Artwork files per Album which would all be automatically associated with your files in MediaMonkey if you enable MediaMonkey to scan for external Artwork.''

== Automatically Looking up Artwork ==

You can enable ''Artwork'' under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}#Auto_Metadata_Lookup|Metadata lookup]]''' from the Main Menu and MediaMonkey will try to automatically lookup Album/Movies/TV Series/Audiobook Artwork when the file is played. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] users can have the Artworks automatically saved to the tags by enabling ''Update tags''.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 

== Edit Artwork via the Properties Dialog ==

To edit multiple Artworks, use '''Edit > Properties''' from the Main Menu on selected media files you want to edit, and select the '''Artwork''' tab in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties Dialog]]. All Artworks that are associated with the selected files(s) will appear.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Properties-Artwork.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Properties Artwork dialog|MediaMonkey Properties Artwork dialog]] 
* You can Drag & Drop the Artworks shown to re-arrange the order. MediaMonkey will use the first listed Artwork to display in MediaMonkey.
* You can delete any Artworks associated with the media files using ''Remove'' from the right click Context menu on the Artwork.
* Each Artwork shows the dimensions, size and where it is saved. When Artwork is embedded it will show as ''Stored in tag''.
* You can set what ''Image type'' the Artwork is considered to be and add a description of the Artwork.
* You can Drag & Drop Artwork files from outside of MediaMonkey onto the Artwork area in the Artwork tab to add the Artwork to the selected media files.
* You can do an online lookup of Artwork using the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}#Artwork_lookup|Lookup image]]''' button if the selected files are from the same Album/Series/Movie. Click on the YYYxYYY size information to see an enlarged version of the found Artwork. Select a found Artwork and click ''OK'' to associate it with the selected media files.
* You can manually add files from your PC by using the '''Lookup image''' button and then the '''Browse''' button on the ''Image search'' dialog.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Add Cover.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Add Cover|MediaMonkey Add Cover]] 
* If multiple files are selected you can select ''Apply to all selected'' to have all displayed Artworks saved to all selected media files. Use this with caution when editing multiple files not from the same Album/Series.
* If you're editing a sub-set of files from an Album/Series you can select ''Apply to all files in the Album/Series'' to have all displayed Artworks saved to all the files on the Album/Series even when they weren't selected for editing. Use this with caution when editing files that aren't properly tagged with Album/Album Artist or Series.
Any changes to the media files will be made only after clicking '''OK''' on the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialog.

=== Unsaved Artwork ===

When MediaMonkey uses [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}#Auto_Metadata_Lookup|auto-lookup for Artwork]] it will show this Artwork in the Properties > Artwork tab. This Artwork isn't yet saved to the file.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Properties Artwork Unsaved.jpg|588px|center|MediaMonkey Properties Artwork Unsaved]] 
* If you want to associated the Artwork use the Save Icon on it and the Artwork will be saved according to your settings.
* If you associate any other Artwork the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}#Auto_Metadata_Lookup|auto-lookup Artwork]] will be removed (so save it first if you want to keep it, use '''Lookup Image''' to find it again).

== Edit Artwork via the Preview Window ==

The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] window allows you to quickly Add/Remove/Edit Artwork a single Artwork at a time, for the Selected file or Playing file (depends what the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] window is set to). With it, you can quickly:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Preview-Context Menu.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Preview window|MediaMonkey Preview window]] 
* Copy and '''Paste''' or Drag & Drop an Artwork file from anywhere on your PC onto the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] Window.
* Right-click on the Artwork and use '''Lookup image''' from the Context Menu to add a new Artwork file.
* Right-click on the Artwork and use '''Remove image''' from the Context Menu to remove the Artwork that appears.
* Right-click on the Artwork and use '''Properties''' from the Context Menu to access the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}#Edit_Artwork_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Artwork]] tab (for instruction on use see above).
* Right-click on the Artwork and use '''Images''' from the Context Menu to choose which associated Artwork the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] window will display.

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:Editing_Track_Properties|Editing File Properties]]
* [[WebHelp:Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet|Online Lookup of File Information]]
* [[WebHelp:Editing_Album_Properties|Editing Album Properties]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|About File Properties]]

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WebHelp:Album Art

2025-12-09T16:11:17Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Tracks}}|Editing Files]] > Editing Artwork

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{{WebHelpHeader|Editing Artwork}}

Artwork can be edited in a few different ways: via the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] window, via the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialog's Artwork tab, or via the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tag]] function. In all 3 cases, it is possible to save Artwork directly to the tag or to save Artwork files to a specified directory.

== Artwork Settings ==
Under '''Tools > Options > Tags & Playlists''' you can configure how MediaMonkey saves Artwork for your Media Files.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Tags & Playlists-Artwork.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Tags & Playlist Artwork settings|MediaMonkey Tags & Playlist Artwork settings]] 
*'''Image Location''' allows you to set if Artwork should be saved to the files tags, to a folder as an image file or both.
**''Image to tag'' will embed the Artwork file into each media file it is associated with. The big benefit is that Artwork will always stay with the media file, no matter where you copy, move, rename or sync the media file. This method does require a bit more disc space as each media file associated with the Artwork will have a copy of it. This method only works for [[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|File Types]] that support this. If a [[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|File Types]] doesn't support the Artwork will be saved as an image file instead.
**''Save to file folder'' will save the Artwork as an image file. This method requires a good organization of media files, so that the Artwork file is saved in the same folder as the media files it is associated with and that no other media files are in the same folder. You may get the Artwork associated with all media files in that folder on scanning (disable ''Scan file directories for Artwork'' under '''Tools > Options > Library''' from the Main Menu to prevent this).
*'''First Image per Album/Series''' is the filename to be used for the first Artwork you associate with the media file(s).
*'''Format for multiple images''' is used when associating any additional Artworks with the media file(s).

== Using External Album Artwork Files ==

If you have external Artwork files you can have MediaMonkey associate them with your files on scanning. Under '''Tools > Options > Library''' from the Main Menu enable the option to ''Scan file directories for Artwork''.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Library-Scan File Directories For Artwork.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Library Scan File Directories For Artwork setting|MediaMonkey Library Scan File Directories For Artwork setting]] 
When enabling this option make sure that you organize your media files and Artwork files together in a separate folder per Album/Series/Movie for the best results. Proper Album and Album Artist tags are also important when having external Artwork automatically associated with your media files. ''This option should not be enabled when you have many files without Album and Album Artist values.''

If you choose to store Artwork outside of the Album/Series/Movie folder (like all Album Artworks in a single folder) there is no method to automatically import this into MediaMonkey. You can manually associate the correct Artwork with the correct Album, but MediaMonkey can't automatically associate the correct Artwork with the correct Album/Series/Movie.

This is why the recommended organization when using external Artwork is to have the Album/Series/Movie media files and their associated Artworks in the same folder with no other Album/Series/Movie files in that folder. Then [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Scanning]] can automatically associate Artworks with their respective media files when ''Scan file directories for Artwork'' is enabled.

''Note that some other software (Windows Media Player/Windows are known for this) can create multiples Album Artwork files per Album which would all be automatically associated with your files in MediaMonkey if you enable MediaMonkey to scan for external Artwork.''

== Automatically Looking up Artwork ==

You can enable ''Artwork'' under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}#Auto_Metadata_Lookup|Metadata lookup]]''' from the Main Menu and MediaMonkey will try to automatically lookup Album Artwork when the file is played. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] users can have the Artworks automatically saved to the tags by enabling ''Update tags''.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 

== Edit Artwork via the Properties Dialog ==

To edit multiple Artworks, use '''Edit > Properties''' from the Main Menu on selected media files you want to edit, and select the '''Artwork''' tab in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties Dialog]]. All Artworks that are associated with the selected files(s) will appear.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Properties-Artwork.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Properties Artwork dialog|MediaMonkey Properties Artwork dialog]] 
* You can Drag & Drop the Artworks shown to re-arrange the order. MediaMonkey will use the first listed Artwork to display in MediaMonkey.
* You can delete any Artworks associated with the media files using ''Remove'' from the right click Context menu on the Artwork.
* Each Artwork shows the dimensions, size and where it is saved. When Artwork is embedded it will show as ''Stored in tag''.
* You can set what ''Image type'' the Artwork is considered to be and add a description of the Artwork.
* You can Drag & Drop Artwork files from outside of MediaMonkey onto the Artwork area in the Artwork tab to add the Artwork to the selected media files.
* You can do an online lookup of Artwork using the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}#Artwork_lookup|Lookup image]]''' button if the selected files are from the same Album/Series/Movie. Click on the YYYxYYY size information to see an enlarged version of the found Artwork. Select a found Artwork and click ''OK'' to associate it with the selected media files.
* You can manually add files from your PC by using the '''Lookup image''' button and then the '''Browse''' button on the ''Image search'' dialog.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Add Cover.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Add Cover|MediaMonkey Add Cover]] 
* If multiple files are selected you can select ''Apply to all selected'' to have all displayed Artworks saved to all selected media files. Use this with caution when editing multiple files not from the same Album/Series.
* If you're editing a sub-set of files from an Album/Series you can select ''Apply to all files in the Album/Series'' to have all displayed Artworks saved to all the files on the Album/Series even when they weren't selected for editing. Use this with caution when editing files that aren't properly tagged with Album/Album Artist or Series.
Any changes to the media files will be made only after clicking '''OK''' on the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialog.

=== Unsaved Artwork ===

When MediaMonkey uses [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}#Auto_Metadata_Lookup|auto-lookup for Artwork]] it will show this Artwork in the Properties > Artwork tab. This Artwork isn't yet saved to the file.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Properties Artwork Unsaved.jpg|588px|center|MediaMonkey Properties Artwork Unsaved]] 
* If you want to associated the Artwork use the Save Icon on it and the Artwork will be saved according to your settings.
* If you associate any other Artwork the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}#Auto_Metadata_Lookup|auto-lookup Artwork]] will be removed (so save it first if you want to keep it, use '''Lookup Image''' to find it again).

== Edit Artwork via the Preview Window ==

The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] window allows you to quickly Add/Remove/Edit Artwork a single Artwork at a time, for the Selected file or Playing file (depends what the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] window is set to). With it, you can quickly:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Preview-Context Menu.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Preview window|MediaMonkey Preview window]] 
* Copy and '''Paste''' or Drag & Drop an Artwork file from anywhere on your PC onto the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] Window.
* Right-click on the Artwork and use '''Lookup image''' from the Context Menu to add a new Artwork file.
* Right-click on the Artwork and use '''Remove image''' from the Context Menu to remove the Artwork that appears.
* Right-click on the Artwork and use '''Properties''' from the Context Menu to access the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}#Edit_Artwork_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Artwork]] tab (for instruction on use see above).
* Right-click on the Artwork and use '''Images''' from the Context Menu to choose which associated Artwork the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Preview]] window will display.

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:Editing_Track_Properties|Editing File Properties]]
* [[WebHelp:Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet|Online Lookup of File Information]]
* [[WebHelp:Editing_Album_Properties|Editing Album Properties]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|About File Properties]]

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WebHelp:Setting UPnP DLNA Media Servers

2025-12-05T23:18:59Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast}}

== Introduction ==

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a certified industry standard that allows DLNA Servers, DLNA Clients and DLNA Control Points to interact. DLNA allows you to play your media files from a server to a client using an industry standard instead of a manufacturer's proprietary protocol. MediaMonkey features UPnP which is able to interact with DLNA Servers, DLNA Clients and DLNA Control Points. In MediaMonkey we refer to it as UPnP as MediaMonkey is not DLNA certified.

Chromecast is a streaming protocol from Google that has been adopted by a variety of playback devices.

Both DLNA and Chromecast are designed to work on the local network.

* MediaMonkey has a UPnP server that lets you share your library content with other DLNA devices such as Smart Televisions, Smartphones, Game Consoles (like XBox and Playstation), BluRay players, and streaming sticks (like Roku). As long as a device or an App on the device is DLNA capable it can stream from MediaMonkey. In this case browsing/playback is managed by the DLNA client.
* MediaMonkey can output it's audio to a DLNA or Chromecast capable client, useful in cases where you e.g. want to play the audio on your PC with a stereo system that's hooked up to a larger set of speakers. In this case the MediaMonkey Player controls the DLNA/Chromecast client.
* MediaMonkey also contains a DLNA renderer, allowing MediaMonkey to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#Playing_files_from_DLNA_Servers|stream from DLNA Servers]] or be controlled by a DLNA control point App.
* MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi Sync]] with [[MediaMonkey for Android|MediaMonkey for Android]] on Android smartphones and [[MediaMonkey for Android|MediaMonkey for Android]] can stream media files from MediaMonkey via UPnP.
* Neither DLNA nor Chromecast allow for any editing of files on the clients, they're streaming only protocols.

''Note that both the MediaMonkey Media Server as well as Casting from MediaMonkey require [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-upnp-dlna/mediamonkey-upnp-server-inaccessible/ permissions] in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers|Content}}#Firewall|Firewall]]''

== Sharing the Library over UPnP (DLNA) ==

# Go to '''Tools > Options > Media Sharing'''.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Media Sharing.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Media Sharing settings|MediaMonkey Media Sharing settings]] 
#* ''Add Windows firewall exception'' will have MediaMonkey change the necessary settings in the Windows Firewall to allow the MediaMonkey Media Server to connect to the network.
#* ''Cache auto-converted content to'' allows you to set the location where Auto-Converted copies send to clients are stored.
#* ''Maximum cache size'' sets how much storage MediaMonkey is allowed to use to store Auto-Converted files. MediaMonkey will use the cached copy instead of auto-converting a file if a client requests it again.
# ''Add'' a Media Server if none exists or use ''Options'' to configure the existing Media Server.
# On the '''Clients''' tab:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Media Sharing Clients.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Media Sharing Clients settings|MediaMonkey Media Sharing Clients settings]] 
#* ''Update play count when playing remotely'', when enabled the Play History of files played on clients will be added to the MediaMonkey Library.
#* ''Scrobble to last.fm if Scrobbling is enabled'' will scrobble play by clients to last.fm if last.fm scrobbling has been configured in the Options.
#* ''Share automatically with all new devices'', when enabled will allow any new client on the network to access the Shared Content of the Media Server.
#* ''Devices'' lists all clients that have scanned for/connected to the MediaMonkey.
#** You can enable/disable individual clients listed
#** You can '''Remove''' a selected client if you no longer want it associated (this doesn't prevent the client from connecting again)
#** With '''Options''' you can set what customize specific content to be shared with that client and customize what client specific [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] rules should be used. If ''Customize for this decice'' isn't enabled the Media Server settings for Shared Content and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] are used.
# On the '''Server''' tab:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Media Sharing Server.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Media Sharing Server settings|MediaMonkey Media Sharing Server settings]] 
#* ''Server name'' allows you to change the name used for the Media Server. For example you can add User or PC information if you have multiple MediaMonkey Media Servers on your network to distinguish them.
#* ''IP address'' allows you to select which network interface on your PC is to be used by the Media Server. A cabled connection is preferred over a wifi connection.
#* ''Port'' allows you to set which port the Media Server should use. Port 4000 allows MediaMonkey to see its own Media Server in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Devices & Services]] node in the Media Tree.
#* ''Accept external IP addresses'' would allow devices from outside the network to connect to the MediaMonkey Media Server. This should be disabled unless you setup [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-upnp-dlna/access-dlna-upnp-server-outside-network/ outside access] to the Media Server.
#* You can scan the QR code on another device to see if you can access the Media Server. The QR code will open a browser page with an XML file from the Media Server.
# On the '''Shared content''' tab:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Media Sharing Shared Content.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Media Sharing Shared Content settings|MediaMonkey Media Sharing Shared Content settings]] 
#* Set what [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] and/or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]] should be shared with clients. ''Note, individual client settings override this selection.''
#* ''Show index for categories with many items'' will create a first letter index when a node has too many results. For example if you enable it to 50 an index would be created when browsing to Artists and there are more than 50 Artists to be shown. Some client can struggle displaying large lists/some MediaMonkey Libraries are really large and this extra browsing step can speed up navigating the Media Server from a client.
#The ''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion Configuration}}| Auto-conversion]]'' tab allows you to set [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion Configuration}}| Auto-conversion]] rules so MediaMonkey converts content that isn't compatible with clients. ''Note, individual client settings override this selection. For video, only Auto-Conversion to WMV is presently supported in for streaming.''[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Media Sharing Auto-Conversion.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Media Sharing Auto-Conversion settings|MediaMonkey Options Media Sharing Auto-Conversion settings]] 
#Once you're done, Click '''OK''' in the Media Sharing dialog, and then '''OK''' in the 'Options' dialog to accept the changes. You should be able to browse the shared content from your MediaMonkey library from other DLNA devices.

== Streaming/Casting MediaMonkey Audio to a DLNA or Chromecast Renderer ==

MediaMonkey can stream/cast the playing files to a DLNA or Chromecast capable player (client) on the same network. Streaming/Casting is limited to 30 minutes in the free version, but unlimited with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]], and online content can't be cast. To cast to a DLNA or Chromecast player:
* Use the [[WebHelp:Player#Customizing_the_Player|Play to (Cast) button on the MediaMonkey Player]] and it will show all DLNA and Chromecast capable clients on the network or go to '''Tools > Options > Streaming''' from the Main Menu and use ''Play To''.
* Select a client from the list of clients to cast to
** Chromecast Clients
** DLNA Clients
** Google Cast Groups (created in the Google Home App)
** Multi-zone, use Settings button to configure which clients should be in the multi-zone. You can also include the MediaMonkey Internal Player in a multi-zone. ''Note that although Chromecast does its best to keep audio in sync between clients that no such mechanism exists for DLNA. This means that audio may play slightly out of sync when using multi-zone''.
* Using the Settings button (not available for Google Cast Groups) you can configure the clients individual [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] settings. This configuration is the same as the individual client settings in the Media Servers settings discussed above.
* To stop casting set ''Play to'' to ''Internal Player''.
* ''Play all audio tracks as a single stream to external players (gaplessly)'' will send an audio stream to the client instead of the individual files when enabled. This allows for gapless playback if the client doesn't support this.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Streaming.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Streaming settings|MediaMonkey Streaming settings]]

== Playing from a DLNA Media Server ==

Select '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices & Services]]''' in the Media Tree and in the ''Media Servers'' section MediaMonkey will list any DLNA capable media servers found on the local network. Select a Media Server and you can browse it and select files to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#Selecting_Files_to_Play|play]].

== Controlling MediaMonkey Remotely ==

DLNA also allows for MediaMonkey to be remotely controlled via a 'DLNA Control Point' (e.g. a DLNA control point smartphone App to control MediaMonkey remotely) and/or for the audio output from the control point to play via MediaMonkey (e.g. if MediaMonkey for Android is configured to output its audio to the MediaMonkey for Windows renderer). These scenarios are most useful in cases where MediaMonkey is connected to a larger set of speakers, and you wish to play/control audio from a smaller device such as a phone.

To enable MediaMonkey to be used as renderer go to in '''Tools > Options > Streaming''' from the Main Menu and enable ''Accept input/control of MediaMonkey player via UPnP/DLNA''. You can set the ''Renderer name'' as the Player available to stream to.

== Firewall ==

Both the MediaMonkey Media Server as well the ability to cast/stream from MediaMonkey to another device require communication through the firewall. This is normally configured automatically, but if you haven't enabled the Media Server and granted firewall access OR if you're using a third-party firewall, casting/streaming will fail. The MediaMonkey Server uses a specific port set in the Media Server Options, but casting/streaming uses random ports when the Media Server isn't enabled. Please see [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-upnp-dlna/mediamonkey-upnp-server-inaccessible/ this knowledgebase article] for more information.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#Playing_files_from_DLNA_Servers|Playing files from DLNA Servers]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]]
* [[Compatible UPnP/DLNA Devices|Compatible DLNA devices]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-upnp-dlna/mediamonkey-upnp-server-inaccessible/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey DLNA / UPnP Server Inaccessible / Casting Fails]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-upnp-dlna/access-dlna-upnp-server-outside-network/ Knowledge Base: How to Access a DLNA / UPnP Server Outside the Network from MediaMonkey]

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WebHelp:Getting Track Information from the Internet

2025-12-04T23:08:59Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Tracks}}|Editing Files]] > Online Lookup of File Information

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{{WebHelpHeader|Online Lookup of File Information}}

== Auto-Tag ==

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If you have media files that are missing information or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], you can lookup the information online and import the missing information by using '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' from the Main Menu on selected files. Use this tool with caution, once it tags your media files there is no undo.

=== Auto-Tag Settings ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu there are settings that control how Auto-Tag looks up media file information.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Auto-Tagging.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Auto-Tagging settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Auto-Tagging settings]] 
* ''Metadata'' allows you to set which tags are updated by Auto-Tag for Audio files and Video files. You can also enable/disable if [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album_Art}}|Artwork]] is tagged by Auto-Tag.
* In the Choose fields dialog accessed by using Select you can both choose the fields to be looked up as well as the order of the columns in the Auto-Tag window (Album Summary is in a fixed first position).
** Year and Date both update the Date field. You can use either, but not both at the same time. Year will just tag the year part of the date, whereas Date will tag the full date if available.
* ''Sources'' allows you to enable/disable sources Auto-Tag can use to find information on your media files.
* ''For individual tracks, recommend albums instead of singles from the same time'' will prefer matches from full albums instead of single releases when matching files.
* ''Replace existing information if confidence xx%'' will only replace any tag in your media files if the confidence of the match exceeds the percentage set.
* ''Prefer faster metadata lookups when possible (instead of slower audio fingerprinting)'' will use tags you have in the files first, then use Audio Fingerprinting if it can't find a match. As Audio Fingerprinting takes longer this can speed up how long matching of files takes, but relies on the accuracy of your tags. Use Audio Fingerprinting when you're not sure about the accuracy of your tags.
** The [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/mediamonkey-5-codec-pack/ MediaMonkey Codec Pack] will be required for audio fingerprinting of audio file types supported by the MediaMonkey Codec Pack.

The Auto-Tag dialog has 1 setting.
* ''Allow compilations'' which will allow files to be matched to compilation albums.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Auto-Tag.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog|MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog]]

== Using Auto-Tag ==

To use Auto-Tag, select media files in MediaMonkey and use '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' to have Auto-Tag look for tags for the files. Select which files to save the found tags for using the checkboxes in the Title column and click '''Tag & Continue''', once Auto-Tag finishes processing all selected files.
* Auto-Tag becomes more accurate when using ''Various Artists'' as value for Album Artist for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|compilation Albums]].
* You can hover over any tag highlighted to be changed to view the old and new value in a tooltip for comparison.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Auto-Tag Ani.gif|center|alt=MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog|MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog]] 
* You can click on any displayed tag to see if any alternatives are available, select the old value if you don't want it changed or find more results for it. This will also allow you to manually edit tags.
* Auto-Tag will Auto-Tag files in sets of 100 files (with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold]]) or 20 files with the free version.

=== Auto-Tag with Video Files ===

Video Files don't use fingerprinting and require some tags to be known before using Auto-Tag:
* Auto-Tag for TV shows and requires Series, Episode# and Season# to be tagged correctly before using Auto-Tag.
* Auto-Tag for Movies requires Title to be tagged correctly with the Movie name before using Auto-Tag.
''Tip: You can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]] to get tags from folder/filenames to video files.''

== Artwork lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Artwork for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Artwork tab you can use ''Lookup image'' and a new window will open with results found online. Select the best match and click ''Apply''.

Note: You can manually search for artwork by entering a search term such as "Album Artist"+"Album" in the dialog. Using double quotes to force an exact match (for example ''"The Rolling Stones"+"Forty Licks"'' or ''"Various Artists"+"NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 76"'').

== Lyrics lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Lyrics for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Lyrics tab you can use the search button and a MediaMonkey will look for Lyrics online. If the found Lyrics aren't correct you can use the search button again to search on an alternate source. Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' you can select which sources should be used for Lyrics lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 

== Lookup Commercial Audio CD Information ==

Whenever a new Audio CD is inserted, information about the CD is automatically looked up in the [https://musicbrainz.org MusicBrainz] database. If there's a direct match to your CD, the information will automatically appear, and if there are multiple matches, you'll be prompted to select the correct Album from several options.

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu you can switch what source is used for online lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Audio CD Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Audio CD Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Audio CD Metadata Lookup settings]] 
* '''Database''' ''MusicBrainz'' with '''Server name''' ''musicbrainz.org'' is the default.
* '''Database''' ''Freedb (CDDBP)'' or ''Freedb (HTTP)'' with '''Server name''' ''mb.mediamonkey.com'' allows you to access the old Freedb database now hosted by MediaMonkey. Do note that Freedb has closed and that the database only contains what Freedb had when they closed. For new content you'll need to use MusicBrainz or an alternative Freedb server that is being updated ''(we don't know of any)''.

== Auto Metadata Lookup ==

MediaMonkey can automatically lookup missing Artist and Album Artwork, and Lyrics in the background. This can be enabled under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 
*''Lyrics'' will be looked up when they need to be displayed in the Playing node (set to '''View''' ''Album Art'' or ''Lyrics'', the Preview window (with Lyrics enabled) or the Lyrics window.
*''Artist images'' will be looked up when they're displayed in the Filelisting.
*''Artwork'' will be looked up when it needs to be displayed in the Preview window.

''Note, when you use Views that contain an '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}#Changing_Elements_to_be_Displayed|Info Panel]]' (i.e. live lookups of a description and artwork about Artists, Albums, etc.), then Artwork will be looked up regardless of your lookup settings. This artwork is cached and will appear as 'Unsaved artwork' in the file properties in MediaMonkey.'' 
''Note, Lyrics Auto-Lookup won't happen after you delete looked up Lyrics. You'll need to do a manual Lyrics lookup in this case.''

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:Editing_Track_Properties|Editing File Properties]]

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WebHelp:Getting Track Information from the Internet

2025-12-04T23:08:34Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Tracks}}|Editing Files]] > Online Lookup of File Information

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{{WebHelpHeader|Online Lookup of File Information}}

== Auto-Tag ==

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If you have media files that are missing information or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], you can lookup the information online and import the missing information by using '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' from the Main Menu on selected files. Use this tool with caution, once it tags your media files there is no undo.

=== Auto-Tag Settings ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu there are settings that control how Auto-Tag looks up media file information.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Auto-Tagging.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Auto-Tagging settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Auto-Tagging settings]] 
* ''Metadata'' allows you to set which tags are updated by Auto-Tag for Audio files and Video files. You can also enable/disable if [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album_Art}}|Artwork]] is tagged by Auto-Tag.
* In the Choose fields dialog accessed by using Select you can both choose the fields to be looked up as well as the order of the columns in the Auto-Tag window (Album Summary is in a fixed first position).
** Year and Date both update the Date field. You can use either, but not both at the same time. Year will just tag the year part of the date, whereas Date will tag the full date if available.
* ''Sources'' allows you to enable/disable sources Auto-Tag can use to find information on your media files.
* ''For individual tracks, recommend albums instead of singles from the same time'' will prefer matches from full albums instead of single releases when matching files.
* ''Replace existing information if confidence xx%'' will only replace any tag in your media files if the confidence of the match exceeds the percentage set.
* ''Prefer faster metadata lookups when possible (instead of slower audio fingerprinting)'' will use tags you have in the files first, then use Audio Fingerprinting if it can't find a match. As Audio Fingerprinting takes longer this can speed up how long matching of files takes, but relies on the accuracy of your tags. Use Audio Fingerprinting when you're not sure about the accuracy of your tags.
** The [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/mediamonkey-5-codec-pack/ MediaMonkey Codec Pack] will be required for audio fingerprinting of audio file types supported by the MediaMonkey Codec Pack.

The Auto-Tag dialog has 1 setting.
* ''Allow compilations'' which will allow files to be matched to compilation albums.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Auto-Tag.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog|MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog]]

== Using Auto-Tag ==

To use Auto-Tag, select media files in MediaMonkey and use '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' to have Auto-Tag look for tags for the files. Select which files to save the found tags for using the checkboxes in the Title column and click '''Tag & Continue''', once Auto-Tag finishes processing all selected files.
* Auto-Tag becomes more accurate when using ''Various Artists'' as value for Album Artist for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|compilation Albums]].
* You can hover over any tag highlighted to be changed to view the old and new value in a tooltip for comparison.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Auto-Tag Ani.gif|center|alt=MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog|MediaMonkey Auto-Tag dialog]] 
* You can click on any displayed tag to see if any alternatives are available, select the old value if you don't want it changed or find more results for it. This will also allow you to manually edit tags.
* Auto-Tag will Auto-Tag files in sets of 100 files (with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold]]) or 20 files with the free version.

=== Auto-Tag with Video Files ===

Video Files don't use fingerprinting and require some tags to be known before using Auto-Tag:
* Auto-Tag for TV shows and requires Series, Episode# and Season# to be tagged correctly before using Auto-Tag.
* Auto-Tag for Movies requires Title to be tagged correctly with the Movie name before using Auto-Tag.
''Tip: You can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]] to get tags from folder/filenames to video files.''

== Artwork lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Artwork for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Artwork tab you can use ''Lookup image'' and a new window will open with results found online. Select the best match and click ''Apply''.

Note: You can manually search for artwork by entering a search term such as "Album Artist"+"Album" in the dialog. Using double quotes to force an exact match (for example ''"The Rolling Stones"+"Forty Licks"'' or ''"Various Artists"+"NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 76"'').

== Lyrics lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Lyrics for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Lyrics tab you can use the search button and a MediaMonkey will look for Lyrics online. If the found Lyrics aren't correct you can use the search button again to search on an alternate source. Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' you can select which sources should be used for Lyrics lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 

== Lookup Commercial Audio CD Information ==

Whenever a new Audio CD is inserted, information about the CD is automatically looked up in the [https://musicbrainz.org MusicBrainz] database. If there's a direct match to your CD, the information will automatically appear, and if there are multiple matches, you'll be prompted to select the correct Album from several options.

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu you can switch what source is used for online lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Audio CD Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Audio CD Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Audio CD Metadata Lookup settings]] 
* '''Database''' ''MusicBrainz'' with '''Server name''' ''musicbrainz.org'' is the default.
* '''Database''' ''Freedb (CDDBP)'' or ''Freedb (HTTP)'' with '''Server name''' ''mb.mediamonkey.com'' allows you to access the old Freedb database now hosted by MediaMonkey. Do note that Freedb has closed and that the database only contains what Freedb had when they closed. For new content you'll need to use MusicBrainz or an alternative Freedb server that is being updated ''(we don't know of any)''.

== Auto Metadata Lookup ==

MediaMonkey can automatically lookup missing Artist and Album Artwork, and Lyrics in the background. This can be enabled under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Metadata Lookup-Background Metadata Lookup.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings|MediaMonkey Metadata Lookup Background Metadata Lookup settings]] 
*''Lyrics'' will be looked up when they need to be displayed in the Playing node (set to '''View''' ''Album Art'' or ''Lyrics'', the Preview window (with Lyrics enabled) or the Lyrics window.
*''Artist images'' will be looked up when they're displayed in the Filelisting.
*''Artwork'' will be looked up when it needs to be displayed in the Preview window.

''Note, when you use Views that contain an '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}#Changing_Elements_to_be_Displayed|Info Panel]]' (i.e. live lookups of a description and artwork about Artists, Albums, etc.), then Artwork will be looked up regardless of your lookup settings. This artwork is cached and will appear as 'Unsaved artwork' in the file properties in MediaMonkey.''
''Note, Lyrics Auto-Lookup won't happen after you delete looked up Lyrics. You'll need to do a manual Lyrics lookup in this case.''

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:Editing_Track_Properties|Editing File Properties]]

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MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-11-27T17:22:43Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via Wi-Fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Wi-Fi Sync configuration in MMA allows you to configure most of what you'll need to sync. But if you want to configure more advanced functionality such as auto-conversion, you want to review the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] for MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

To get MMW to recognize MMA, a 'Device Profile' describing the device and associated sync settings needs to be created. This can be done:
* ''Via MMA's Wi-Fi Sync functionality'', by connecting via Wi-Fi to the MMW Server.
* ''Via USB''. This is done automatically when you [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW.

This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.

==== Wi-fi Sync Setup ====

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
#* If the MMW Media Server is not showing you can use the + icon to manually add a MMW Media Server. This allows you to manually enter the MMW Media Server information or scan the [[WebHelp:Setting UPnP DLNA Media Servers|QR code from the MMW Media Server Server tab settings]].
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# On the 'Sync settings' page, Choose 'Server Content' (e.g. Playlists, Artists, etc) that you'd like to sync (see 'Sync Settings' below for more detail). If you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Next' to advance to the final page of the Wizard, and then 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==
===Device Profile Settings===
Device Profile settings determine what content is synced between a given storage location on a device and MMW. In MMA, they are described as 'Sync Settings' and are configurable via the Sync Configuration Wizard or directly via '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' > '''Sync Settings'''
* Sync from the Server
** ''Server content''. Allows you to select what content & metadata will be synced to the device. Note: If you want to regularly refresh device content each time you sync, it's useful to select Auto-playlists (e.g. 1000 tracks rated 4-stars+ that haven't been played within 30 days).
* Sync from the device:
** ''File metadata''. If enabled, syncs metadata (e.g. ratings) and play history from MMA to MMW when syncing.
** ''Device content''. If enabled, syncs files and playlists from MMA to MMW (i.e. those that aren't synced from MMW to MMA) when syncing.
** ''Confirm''. If enabled, shows a confirmation dialog allowing you to choose which which files to Sync from MMA to MMW, when syncing.
* ''Delete from this device''. Allow you to choose whether to delete files from the device on Sync. This is useful for deleting 'old' content from the device and regularly refreshing it with new content.
** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW. This option is useful if you have duplicates that you want to delete from the device (caused by syncing content from both MediaMonkey and other apps). Use this option carefully (i.e. with 'confirm' enabled) as it will delete files that have been added to MMA but are not in MMW.
** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

===Global Settings===
'''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' contains several Sync settings relevant to all Device Profiles:
* ''Sync configuration wizard''. Guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* ''End sync on low battery''. Allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection''. Skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage location you want to Sync.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

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WebHelp:Configuring Directory and File Formats

2025-11-27T17:13:17Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[WebHelp:Reference_Information|Reference Information]] > Masks to Configure Folder and Filename Formats
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{{WebHelpHeader|Masks to Configure Folder and Filename Formats}}

== Introduction ==

When [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|ripping]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|converting]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|syncing]], or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|organizing files]], you can select the format in which the folders and filenames will be created. When [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag from Filename}}|tagging from filenames]], you can select what tags will be updated based on the folder/filename format. This section describes Folder and Filename Masks that allow you to define these formats.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Tag from Filename (sample).png|center|Example of Tag from Filename Mask]]

== Concepts ==

Generally, there are 3 elements to configure when choosing a Destination Mask:

#Directory: This is chosen using the directory browser button (e.g. C:\My Music).
#Directory format: This is chosen using the 'masks' such as \<Artist>\<Album>\ . e.g. C:\My Music\<Artist>\<Album>\ would result in C:\My Music\U2\The Joshua Tree\
#Filename format: This is chosen using the 'masks' such as \<Track #> - <Title> . e.g. C:\My Music\<Artist>\<Album>\<Track #> - <Title> would result in C:\My Music\U2\The Joshua Tree\1 - Where the Streets Have No Name.mp3

Similarly, when using Auto-tag from Filename, 2 elements are configured to read the filename format:

#Directory format: e.g. \<Artist>\<Album>\ would read \My Music\Beatles\White Album\Song.mp3 and set Artist field to 'Beatles', and Album field to 'White Album'
#Filename format: e.g. \<Artist> - <Title> would read \U2 - God and set Artist field to 'U2' and Title field to 'God'

== Mask Reference ==

The table below describes most of the commonly used characters and fields in a mask. To remap non-standard characters, see:
[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-tagging-organizing/how-to-remap-characters-for-auto-organize/ How to remap characters for 'Organize files...']

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="Default" width="100%"
! style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''Mask'''
! style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''Function'''
|-
| width="15%" | ' ' (space)
| width="80%" | A space in a mask appears as a space in the path/filename that is written. Note that spaces automatically disappear in case they are in the beginning or end of a filename.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | ''''-''''
| width="80%" | A dash in a mask appears as a dash in the path/filename that is written.
|-
| width="15%" | ''''\''''
| width="80%" | A slash following a mask element causes a directory to be created.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | ''''.\''''
| width="80%" | A .\ at the beginning of a mask causes whatever portions of the mask that follow to be written in the same directory as the source file(s). For example, a mask of C:\My Music\<Artist> - <Title> would write tracks to C:\My Music, but a mask of .\<Artist> - <Title> would write the new filenames into the directories from which the source files originate.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Added>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Library Added field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Artist>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Artist field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Album>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Album field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Title>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Title field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Genre>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Genre field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Disc#>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Disc Number field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Track#>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Track Number field to a filename (assuming it is not followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Year>''', '''<Date>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Year field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Original Date>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Original Date field (as Year) to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Bitrate>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Bitrate field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Album Artist>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Album Artist field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<BPM>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Beats Per Minute field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Composer>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Composer field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Custom''' ''X'''''>'''
| width="80%" | ''X'' can have a value between 1 to 10. Writes 1 of the 10 Custom fields to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\'). Example: '''<Custom 2>'''.
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Podcast>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Podcast name to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Ignore:''X''>''
| width="80%" | Ignores x characters in the path. Used only for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Tag from Filename]].
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | $First(<'Field'>,count,skip)
| width="80%" | Limits the number of values for multiple definition fields to count, optionally skipping skip values. For instance: <Genre> would yield: Rock;Pop;Acoustic $First(<Genre>) would yield: Rock $First(<Genre>,2) would yield: Rock;Pop $First(<Genre>,1,1) would yield: Pop
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <'Field':n>
| width="80%" | Can be used in conjunction with any of the above mask elements in order to force alphabetic fields to a specified length or to pad alphanumeric fields. For instance: C:\My Music\<Artist:1>\<Artist>\<Album> - <Track #> - <Title> which would yield C:\My Music\A\Abba\Gold - 2 - Fernando.mp3 , useful for creating alphabetized directories. <Track#:2> would yield 07 (for Track=7), and would yield 153 (for Track 153) Numeric fields are not truncated: e.g. <Year:3> would yield 1940 (for 1940);   The exception being: <Year:2> would yield 40 (aside from this specific field and value, numeric fields are not otherwise truncated) Note: For text fields, the resultant characters start from the left. For numeric fields, the resultant digits start from the right. If n > the number of characters in the field, then the resultant path is padded with spaces or 0's depending on whether the field is text or numeric.
|-
| width="15%" | <'Field':-n>
| width="80%" | Same as above except that if n > the number of characters in the field, then the resultant path is padded with spaces or 0's (depending on whether the field is text or numeric) from the opposite side.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" |
<'Field'@n>
| width="80%" |
Creates alphabetical directories grouped in sets of x letters. For example: C:\My Music\<Artist@3>\<Title> would create directories with all Artists beginning with ABC, DEF, GHI, etc.
|-
| $RemovePrefix(string)
| Removes a prefix from a string. e.g. $RemovePrefix(<Artist>) changes 'The Beatles' -> 'Beatles' . Prefixes are configured in Tools > Options > Library > Appearance > Ignore prefixes.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $MovePrefix(string)
| Moves a prefix to the end of a string. e.g. $MovePrefix(<Artist>) changes 'The Beatles' -> 'Beatles, The'. Prefixes are configured in Tools > Options > Library > Appearance > Ignore prefixes.
|-
| $Group(string,integer)
| Groups the first letter of the string into sets of letters of length specified by (optional) integer parameter. e.g. \$Group(<Artist>,2) for 'U2' would yield \UV (similar to <Artist@2>.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Replace(string,what,by)
| Replaces all occurrences in a 'string' of 'what' by 'by'.
|-
| $Left(string,n)
| Returns the left n characters of string.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Right(string,n)
| Returns right n characters of string.
|-
| $Mid(string,i,n)
| Returns n characters of string starting with character ''i''
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $RightFrom(string,i)
| Returns everything after the occurrence of The character ''i''
|-
| $LeftFrom(string,i)
| Returns everything before the occurrence of the character ''i''
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Pos(string,i)
| Returns the position of character ''i''
|-
| $Trim(string)
| Returns string with spaces trimmed from the beginning and end of string
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Upper(string)
| Converts string to uppercase
|-
| $Lower(string)
| Converts string to lowercase
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Folder:n>
| width="80%" | This will recreate all folders in a source path except for the first 'n' directories. For example: C:\My Music\<Folder:2>\<Title> would create the source directory structure (without the first 2 directories in the source paths), followed by track title.
|-
| width="15%" | <Folder:-n>
| width="80%" | This will recreate only the last n folders in a source path. This is very useful when it is known that the source directory is homogeneously structured.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Playlist:n>
| width="80%" | Writes the Playlist name for any Playlists that have been selected to a folder (assuming it is followed by a '\'). Use n to define how many sub-folders deep the nested Playlists structure is allowed to be created, use <Playlist> to create all Playlist folders in the same root. This mask can only be used for [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Sync]], [[WebHelp:Burning_an_Audio_CD/5.0|CD Burning]] and Exporting tracks.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | <Filename> <Filename:n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the current filename, and can be used with modifiers to force the resultant text to a set length.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| <Type>
| Writes the file type to a directory \My Music\MP3\U2... or \My Music\M4A\U2....
|-
| <Extension>
| Writes the file extension (in lower case) to a directory \My Music\mp3\U2... or \My Music\m4a\U2....
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Auto Number> <Auto Number:n>
| width="80%" | This creates a sequential number that can be inserted into the path. This is especially useful for inserting into the beginning of a filename when exporting to a device or burning to a CD and you wish for tracks in a playlist to be played in the order of the playlist (rather than alphabetical order). By default, 3 digits are used, though this is configurable.
|-
| width="15%" | <Random> <Random:n>
| width="80%" | This creates a random number that can be inserted in the path. It is most useful for inserting into the beginning of a filename when exporting to a device or burning to a CD and you wish to ensure that the tracks will be played in random (rather than alphabetic) order. By default, 4 digits are used, though this is configurable by setting n.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Path>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter.
|-
| width="15%" | <Path:n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter or the first n folders of the source path.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Path:-n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter or the last n elements of the source path.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | $if(string criteria,truevalue,falsevalue)
| width="80%" |
This allows masks to be used conditionally. Several examples follow: To use a mask if 2 fields or a field and a string are equal, use '=' . For example, in the case of an Album Artist differing from the Artist, you may want both to appear in the path: --- \<Album Artist> - <Album>\<Track#> $If(<Artist>=<Album Artist>,,<Artist> - )<Title>

Similarly, other operators such as <,<=,>,>= and <> can be used. For instance, to return 80's for year 1984: --- $If(<Year><1990,80's,$If(<Year><2000,90's,2000's))

To use a mask if a field isn't empty, just enter a string without any criteria'. For example: --- D:\My Music\$If(<Artist>,<Artist:1>,None)\<Artist>$If(<Album>, - <Album>\,)<Title> --- \$If(<Artist>,<Artist> - ,)$If(<Album>,<Album> - ,)$If(<Track#>,<Track#> ,)<Title>

'''Note:''' Make sure to precede all control characters such as '''')'''' or '''','''' with ''''$'''' if you wish them to appear as normal characters. For example: --- \My Music\$if(<artist>,<artist> (<year>'''$'''),Unknown)\<track> 

|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Len(string)
| Returns the length of string. Useful with $If() function.
|-
| $Assign(variable,value) and $Use(variable)
| Allows variables to be used several times in a mask, e.g. '$Assign(V,A)$Use(V)$Use(V)' produces string 'AA'. This is useful when a complex 'value' (i.e. a mask component) needs to be used several times within a mask.
|}

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|Ripping Audio CD]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Converting Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Synchronization]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Auto-Organize/Organize Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Tag from Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]]

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WebHelp:Configuring Directory and File Formats

2025-11-27T17:12:17Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[WebHelp:Reference_Information|Reference Information]] > Masks to Configure Folder and Filename Formats
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{{WebHelpHeader|Masks to Configure Folder and Filename Formats}}

== Introduction ==

When [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|ripping]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|converting]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|syncing]], or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|organizing files]], you can select the format in which the folders and filenames will be created. When [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag from Filename}}|tagging from filenames]], you can select what tags will be updated based on the folder/filename format. This section describes Folder and Filename Masks that allow you to define these formats.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Tag from Filename (sample).png|center|Example of Tag from Filename Mask]]

== Concepts ==

Generally, there are 3 elements to configure when choosing a Destination Mask:

#Directory: This is chosen using the directory browser button (e.g. C:\My Music).
#Directory format: This is chosen using the 'masks' such as \<Artist>\<Album>\ . e.g. C:\My Music\<Artist>\<Album>\ would result in C:\My Music\U2\The Joshua Tree\
#Filename format: This is chosen using the 'masks' such as \<Track #> - <Title> . e.g. C:\My Music\<Artist>\<Album>\<Track #> - <Title> would result in C:\My Music\U2\The Joshua Tree\1 - Where the Streets Have No Name.mp3

Similarly, when using Auto-tag from Filename, 2 elements are configured to read the filename format:

#Directory format: e.g. \<Artist>\<Album>\ would read \My Music\Beatles\White Album\Song.mp3 and set Artist field to 'Beatles', and Album field to 'White Album'
#Filename format: e.g. \<Artist> - <Title> would read \U2 - God and set Artist field to 'U2' and Title field to 'God'

== Mask Reference ==

The table below describes most of the commonly used characters and fields in a mask. To remap non-standard characters, see:
[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-tagging-organizing/how-to-remap-characters-for-auto-organize/ How to remap characters for 'Organize files...']

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="Default" width="100%"
! style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''Mask'''
! style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''Function'''
|-
| width="15%" | ' ' (space)
| width="80%" | A space in a mask appears as a space in the path/filename that is written. Note that spaces automatically disappear in case they are in the beginning or end of a filename.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | ''''-''''
| width="80%" | A dash in a mask appears as a dash in the path/filename that is written.
|-
| width="15%" | ''''\''''
| width="80%" | A slash following a mask element causes a directory to be created.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | ''''.\''''
| width="80%" | A .\ at the beginning of a mask causes whatever portions of the mask that follow to be written in the same directory as the source file(s). For example, a mask of C:\My Music\<Artist> - <Title> would write tracks to C:\My Music, but a mask of .\<Artist> - <Title> would write the new filenames into the directories from which the source files originate.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Added>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Library Added field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Artist>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Artist field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Album>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Album field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Title>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Title field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Genre>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Genre field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Disc#>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Disc Number field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Track#>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Track Number field to a filename (assuming it is not followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Year>''', '''<Date>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Year field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Original Date>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Original Date field (as Year) to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Bitrate>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Bitrate field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Album Artist>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Album Artist field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<BPM>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Beats Per Minute field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Composer>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Composer field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Custom''' ''X'''''>'''
| width="80%" | ''X'' can have a value between 1 to 10. Writes 1 of the 10 Custom fields to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\'). Example: '''<Custom 2>'''.
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Podcast>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Podcast name to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Ignore:''X''>''
| width="80%" | Ignores x characters in the path. Used only for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Tag from Filename]].
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | $First(<'Field'>,count,skip)
| width="80%" | Limits the number of values for multiple definition fields to count, optionally skipping skip values. For instance: <Genre> would yield: Rock;Pop;Acoustic $First(<Genre>) would yield: Rock $First(<Genre>,2) would yield: Rock;Pop $First(<Genre>,1,1) would yield: Pop
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <'Field':n>
| width="80%" | Can be used in conjunction with any of the above mask elements in order to force alphabetic fields to a specified length or to pad alphanumeric fields. For instance: C:\My Music\<Artist:1>\<Artist>\<Album> - <Track #> - <Title> which would yield C:\My Music\A\Abba\Gold - 2 - Fernando.mp3 , useful for creating alphabetized directories. <Track#:2> would yield 07 (for Track=7), and would yield 153 (for Track 153) Numeric fields are not truncated: e.g. <Year:3> would yield 1940 (for 1940);   The exception being: <Year:2> would yield 40 (aside from this specific field and value, numeric fields are not otherwise truncated) Note: For text fields, the resultant characters start from the left. For numeric fields, the resultant digits start from the right. If n > the number of characters in the field, then the resultant path is padded with spaces or 0's depending on whether the field is text or numeric.
|-
| width="15%" | <'Field':-n>
| width="80%" | Same as above except that if n > the number of characters in the field, then the resultant path is padded with spaces or 0's (depending on whether the field is text or numeric) from the opposite side.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" |
<'Field'@n>
| width="80%" |
Creates alphabetical directories grouped in sets of x letters. For example: C:\My Music\<Artist@3>\<Title> would create directories with all Artists beginning with ABC, DEF, GHI, etc.
|-
| $RemovePrefix(string)
| Removes a prefix from a string. e.g. $RemovePrefix(<Artist>) changes 'The Beatles' -> 'Beatles' . Prefixes are configured in Tools > Options > Library > Appearance > Ignore prefixes.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $MovePrefix(string)
| Moves a prefix to the end of a string. e.g. $MovePrefix(<Artist>) changes 'The Beatles' -> 'Beatles, The'. Prefixes are configured in Tools > Options > Library > Appearance > Ignore prefixes.
|-
| $Group(string,integer)
| Groups the first letter of the string into sets of letters of length specified by (optional) integer parameter. e.g. \$Group(<Artist>,2) for 'U2' would yield \UV (similar to <Artist@2>.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Replace(string,what,by)
| Replaces all occurrences in a 'string' of 'what' by 'by'.
|-
| $Left(string,n)
| Returns the left n characters of string.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Right(string,n)
| Returns right n characters of string.
|-
| $Mid(string,i,n)
| Returns n characters of string starting with character ''i''
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $RightFrom(string,i)
| Returns everything after the occurrence of The character ''i''
|-
| $LeftFrom(string,i)
| Returns everything before the occurrence of the character ''i''
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Pos(string,i)
| Returns the position of character ''i''
|-
| $Trim(string)
| Returns string with spaces trimmed from the beginning and end of string
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Upper(string)
| Converts string to uppercase
|-
| $Lower(string)
| Converts string to lowercase
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Folder:n>
| width="80%" | This will recreate all folders in a source path except for the first 'n' directories. For example: C:\My Music\<Folder:2>\<Title> would create the source directory structure (without the first 2 directories in the source paths), followed by track title.
|-
| width="15%" | <Folder:-n>
| width="80%" | This will recreate only the last n folders in a source path. This is very useful when it is known that the source directory is homogeneously structured.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Playlist:n>
| width="80%" | Writes the Playlist name for any Playlists that have been selected to a folder (assuming it is followed by a '\'). Use n to define how many sub-folders deep the nested Playlists structure is allowed to be created, no value for n will create all Playlist folders in the same root. This mask can only be used for [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Sync]], [[WebHelp:Burning_an_Audio_CD/5.0|CD Burning]] and Exporting tracks.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | <Filename> <Filename:n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the current filename, and can be used with modifiers to force the resultant text to a set length.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| <Type>
| Writes the file type to a directory \My Music\MP3\U2... or \My Music\M4A\U2....
|-
| <Extension>
| Writes the file extension (in lower case) to a directory \My Music\mp3\U2... or \My Music\m4a\U2....
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Auto Number> <Auto Number:n>
| width="80%" | This creates a sequential number that can be inserted into the path. This is especially useful for inserting into the beginning of a filename when exporting to a device or burning to a CD and you wish for tracks in a playlist to be played in the order of the playlist (rather than alphabetical order). By default, 3 digits are used, though this is configurable.
|-
| width="15%" | <Random> <Random:n>
| width="80%" | This creates a random number that can be inserted in the path. It is most useful for inserting into the beginning of a filename when exporting to a device or burning to a CD and you wish to ensure that the tracks will be played in random (rather than alphabetic) order. By default, 4 digits are used, though this is configurable by setting n.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Path>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter.
|-
| width="15%" | <Path:n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter or the first n folders of the source path.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Path:-n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter or the last n elements of the source path.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | $if(string criteria,truevalue,falsevalue)
| width="80%" |
This allows masks to be used conditionally. Several examples follow: To use a mask if 2 fields or a field and a string are equal, use '=' . For example, in the case of an Album Artist differing from the Artist, you may want both to appear in the path: --- \<Album Artist> - <Album>\<Track#> $If(<Artist>=<Album Artist>,,<Artist> - )<Title>

Similarly, other operators such as <,<=,>,>= and <> can be used. For instance, to return 80's for year 1984: --- $If(<Year><1990,80's,$If(<Year><2000,90's,2000's))

To use a mask if a field isn't empty, just enter a string without any criteria'. For example: --- D:\My Music\$If(<Artist>,<Artist:1>,None)\<Artist>$If(<Album>, - <Album>\,)<Title> --- \$If(<Artist>,<Artist> - ,)$If(<Album>,<Album> - ,)$If(<Track#>,<Track#> ,)<Title>

'''Note:''' Make sure to precede all control characters such as '''')'''' or '''','''' with ''''$'''' if you wish them to appear as normal characters. For example: --- \My Music\$if(<artist>,<artist> (<year>'''$'''),Unknown)\<track> 

|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Len(string)
| Returns the length of string. Useful with $If() function.
|-
| $Assign(variable,value) and $Use(variable)
| Allows variables to be used several times in a mask, e.g. '$Assign(V,A)$Use(V)$Use(V)' produces string 'AA'. This is useful when a complex 'value' (i.e. a mask component) needs to be used several times within a mask.
|}

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|Ripping Audio CD]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Converting Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Synchronization]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Auto-Organize/Organize Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Tag from Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]]

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WebHelp:Search

2025-11-27T16:53:11Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Navigating the Library]] > Search

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{{WebHelpHeader|Search}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey offers several different methods to search for media files within the MediaMonkey Library. You can use the Search Bar for a quick search, [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Contextual_Search|Contextual Search]] to search within the displayed media files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]] or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Advanced_Search|Advanced Search]] to use complex Criteria to fine tune the search results.

== Search Bar ==

The Search Bar allows you to search the Entire Library for files in the MediaMonkey Library, or MusicBrainz for a sample of tracks available. Select YouTube to get the results from MusicBrainz and if you play a file MediaMonkey will attempt to locate a matching YouTube video for it.
Use the Search icon in the toolbar to open the Search Bar. You can choose from a ''Global Search'' which will search the full MediaMonkey Library or ''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Advanced_Search|Advanced search]]'' to use complex Criteria.

For most searches, just enter your search criteria in the Search Bar and MediaMonkey will search most commonly used fields for the relevant media files.

To configure which fields are searched, and set default search parameters go to '''Tools > Options > Search''' from the Main Menu:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Search.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Search|MediaMonkey Options Search]]
* ''Search mode'' set to:
** ''Ignore diacritics / Match beginning of words (faster)'' will not find ''André Rieu'' when searching ''ndre Rie'' (you'll need to search for ''Andre Rie'' as search needs the start of the word, however you don't need the full word or use the specific special character).
** ''Ignore diacritics / Search whole words only (faster)'' will not find ''André Rieu'' when searching ''Andre Rie'' (you'll need to search for ''Andre Rieu'' as search matches full words, however you don't have the use the specific special character).
** ''Respect diacritics / Match within words'' will not find ''André Rieu'' when searching ''Andre Rie'' or ''ndre Rie'' (you'll need to search for ''André Rie'' or ''ndré Rie'' to find a ''André Rieu'' as search matches special characters).
** ''Respect diacritics / Search whole words only'' will not find ''André Rieu'' when searching ''Andre Rie'' or ''André Rie'' (you'll need to search for ''André Rieu'' as search matches full words and special characters).
* ''Clear search history'' allows you to remove previously entered searches.
* ''Show results only after pressing Enter'' will disable search as you type. This can speed up search as it is not executed after each character you type/delete.
* ''Search current view'' controls how the Contextual Search searches within the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]].
* ''Search the following fields via the Search bar'' allows you to select which fields should be included in the search when using the Search Bar. The more fields you enable the slower the search.

=== Search Logical Operators ===

The logical operators described below can fine-tune your results ''(Settings under '''Tools > Options > Search''' from the Main Menu affect these operators).''

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="Default" width="100%"
|-
| width="15%" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"| '''Search Term '''
| width="85%" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"| '''Search Results '''
|-
| '''A'''
| Media files with '''A''' or '''á'''. For example a search for ''Derulo'' will return media files by 'Jason Derulo' and 'Derülo'
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''+A'''
| Media files with '''A''' only (case sensitive). For example a search for ''Derulo'' will return media files by 'Jason Derulo' but not 'Derülo'
|-
| '''"A b"'''
| Media files with '''A B''' only. This is useful when you want an exact match using multiple values, like finding media files by 'The The' using ''"The The"''.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''A B''' '''A AND B'''
| Media files with '''A''' and '''B'''. For example to find media files from 'U2' with the Genre 'Pop' search for ''U2 AND Pop''.
|-
| '''A OR B''' '''A ; B'''
| Media files with either '''A''' or '''B'''. For example to find media files where Genre is 'Children' or 'Kids' search for ''Children OR Kids''.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''A NOT B''' '''A -B'''
| Media files with '''A''' and not '''B'''. For example to find media files where Genre is 'Pop', but not 'Christmas' search for ''Pop NOT Christmas''.
|-
| '''A OR B C OR D -E'''
| Media files with ('''A''' OR '''B''') AND ('''C''' OR '''D''') NOT '''E'''. OR has precedence over AND and NOT.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''<''Field''>:'''
| Limits the search to a particular field. Valid fields include: 'Actor', 'Actors', 'Artist', 'Album', 'AlbumArtist', 'Album Artist', 'Composer', 'Conductor', 'Comment', 'Copyright', custom 1 / custom1, custom 2 / custom2, custom 3 / custom3, custom 4 / custom4, custom 5 / custom5, custom 6 / custom6, custom 7 / custom7, custom 8 / custom8, custom 9 / custom9, custom 10 / custom10, 'Director', 'Encoder', 'Genre', 'Grouping', 'Lyricist', 'Lyrics', 'OriginalArtist', 'Original Artist', 'OriginalTitle', 'Original Title', 'OriginalLyricist', 'Original Lyricist', 'Path', 'Producer', 'Publisher', 'Series', 'Screenwriter', 'Title', 'Mood', 'Tempo', 'Occasion', 'Quality', 'InvolvedPeople', 'Involved People', 'Year', 'Origdate', 'Original Date', 'Rating', 'Bpm', 'Disc#', 'Disc number', 'Track', 'Track#', 'Length', 'Bitrate', 'Frequency', 'Played', 'Played #', 'Lastplayed', 'Last Played', 'Channels', 'Leveling'.
|-
| '''Artist:''A'''''
| Finds media files with Artist = '''A'''. Other supported fields are: Artist, Album, Album Artist / AlbumArtist, Title, Genre, Path, Composer, Disc#, Lyricist, Conductor, Grouping, Lyrics, Comment, custom 1 / custom1, custom 2 / custom2, custom 3 / custom3, custom 4 / custom4, custom 5 / custom5, custom 6 / custom6, custom 7 / custom7, custom 8 / custom8, custom 9 / custom9, custom 10 / custom10, Original Artist / OriginalArtist, Original Title / OriginalTitle, Original Lyricist / OriginalLyricist, Publisher, Encoder, Copyright, Mood, Tempo, Occasion, Quality, Involved People / InvolvedPeople.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Year:''X''..''Y'''''
| Finds media files with Year ranging X to Y. Other supported fields are: Year, Original Date / origdate, Rating, bpm, Disc, Track, Length, Bitrate, Frequency, Played# / played, Last Played / lastplayed, Channels, Leveling.
|-
| '''Rating: ''X''..'''
| Finds media files with rating of X stars or greater.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| ',', ':', '.', '_', '(', ')', '[', ']', '&', '@', '#', ' ', '*', '!', '-', ';'
| Searches for special characters: returns media files with the special character. Search for special characters embedded in a string e.g. 'Help!' : Ignores the special character, and returns all media files containing 'Help'. Search for "Help!" : Finds an exact match (doesn't ignore the special character). Searches for drive letters (e.g. C: or C:\) are an exception--the ':' is not ignored.
|}

== Advanced Search ==

Advanced search allows you to search the entire library by ''any'' set of criteria. To do this: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Advanced Search.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Advanced Search|MediaMonkey Advanced Search]] 

# Click the Search icon, then the down arrow next to search and select ''Advanced Search''.
#Click the '+' icon, and select the Criteria you would like to search for. You can add multiple Criteria to refine the search results. Keep in mind that:
#*For any individual Criteria, if you select multiple values (e.g. Tempo is Fast, Very Fast), the search will find any file where Tempo is Fast ''or'' Very Fast.
#*If you select multiple Criteria (e.g. one criteria is Artist=Police and another Genre=Rock), then the criteria can be additive or not, depending on whether you choose 'All' or 'Any' criteria to be matched.

If you wish to save the search results, use the Advanced Search 3-dot (⋮) menu icon to '''Save as AutoPlaylist'''.

Note: For date-based searches such as tracks between 1978 and today, you can use the value of 'Present'. e.g. search for tracks between '1978' and 'Present'.

== Contextual Search ==

When viewing files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]] you can type to start a contextual search which will be shown right of the breadcrumbs navigation under the Main Menu. Alternatively you can set the Search to ''Search current view'' to open the Contextual Search. The Contextual search will search within the current displayed list of Media Files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]]. The Contextual Search has two modes, accessible from the menu using the down arrow icon next to the Contextual Search box:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Contextual Search.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Contextual Search|MediaMonkey Contextual Search]] 
* ''Filters matches'' which will show only media files matching the Contextual Search value
* ''Scrolls to match (primary sort field)'' which will select the media file that matches the Contextual Search value for the field the Filelisting is sorted on (in case of multi-sort, the first field sorted on). Use the Up/Down arrow icons in the Contextual Search to highlight the previous/next match.
* ''Scrolls to match (all fields)'' which will select the media file that matches the Contextual Search value for any field displayed in the Filelisting. Use the Up/Down arrow icons in the Contextual Search to highlight the previous/next match.

== Find More from Same ==

In cases where you are browsing a particular File and want to quickly see related Files, such as those by the same Artist, in the same Genre, Album, Year, or Folder, you can quickly find the related Files using '''Find More from Same'''. Right click on the File and use Find More from Same from the Context Menu. This will navigate you to the matching node in the same [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Customizing_Collections|Collection]] in the Media Tree.

If you want MediaMonkey to open the corresponding node in the Media Tree you'll need to enable ''Show all subnodes'' and ''Focus tree nodes when browsing'' using the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree.

Find More from Same also allows you to open the selected file location in File Explorer when using ''Find More from Same > Folder (Explorer)''. With ''Find More from Same > Folder (All)'' MediaMonkey will open the file's location in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Folders|Folders]] node in the Media Tree, whereas ''Find More from Same > Folder (Library)'' will open the location in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Customizing_Collections|Collections]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Location|Location]] sub-node in the Media Tree.

''Note, Find More from Same > Artist takes you to the Artist results showing both matching Artists and Album Artists.''

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Adding Existing Media Files to the Library]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|Using AutoPlaylists]]

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WebHelp:About Track Properties

2025-11-27T16:30:54Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[WebHelp:Reference_Information|Reference Information]] > About Media File Properties
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{{WebHelpHeader|About Media File Properties}}

By default MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Tagging_Settings|saves tags]] in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|MediaMonkey database]] as well as in the tags of the media files themselves. Shown below is a table of all properties stored in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|MediaMonkey database]] vs. which properties are stored in media files tags.
* '''Yes''' indicates that the information is included in the media file tag ''(as well as the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|MediaMonkey database]])'' ^.
* '''No''' indicates that it isn't saved to the media file tags and is only saved in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|MediaMonkey database]].
* '''Non-Standard''' indicates that it is saved in the media file tags, but that no clear standard exists for how this field should be tagged, and consequently it may not be readable by other media players.
* Tags enclosed in [] square brackets are read but not written.
* When a playing file is edited the tags are saved to the file until the file has finished playing.

{| | cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="Default" width="100%"
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''Property'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''MP3 (ID3v2), DSF, AIFF, (DFF read only) {{sup|¤}}'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''OGG / FLAC {{sup|&}}'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''WMA'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''M4A / M4B / M4P / MP4 {{sup|#}}'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''MPC (APEv2 {{sup|‡}})'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''APE (APEv2 {{sup|‡}})'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''WAV (RIFF)'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''AVI (RIFF INFO, IDIVX)'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''MOV'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''WMV'''
! align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''MKV [read only] {{sup|^}}'''
|-
| '''Title'''||Yes (TIT2) {{sup|¤}}||Yes (TITLE)||Yes (Title)||Yes (©nam, [titl])||Yes (Title)||Yes (Title)||Yes (INAM, [ID3.TIT2])||Yes (INAM, IDIVX.Movie)||Yes (©nam, mdta:com.apple.quicktime.title, [titl])||Yes (Title)||Yes [TITLE]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Artist(s)''' / '''Director(s)'''||Yes (TPE1) {{sup|¤}}||Yes (ARTIST)||Yes (Author)||Yes (©ART, [auth])||Yes (Artist)||Yes (Artist)||Yes (IART, [ID3.TPE1])||Yes (IART, IDIVX.Author)||Yes (mdta:com.apple.quicktime.director, ©dir, ©ART, [auth])||Yes (Author)||Yes [ARTIST]
|-
| '''Album''' / '''Podcast'''||Yes (TALB)||Yes (ALBUM)||Yes (WM/AlbumTitle)||Yes (©alb)||Yes (Album)||Yes (Album)||Yes (IPRD, [IALB, ID3.TALB])||Yes (©alb)||Yes (©alb, mdta:com.apple.quicktime.album)||Yes (WM/AlbumTitle)||Yes [ALBUM.TITLE]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Album Artist(s''')||Yes (TPE2)||Yes (ALBUM ARTIST, ALBUMARTIST, ENSEMBLE)||Yes (WM/AlbumArtist)||Yes (aART)||Yes (Album Artist, Band)||Yes (Album Artist, Band)||Yes (iaar)||No||Yes (aART)||Yes (WM/AlbumArtist)||Yes [ALBUM.ARTIST]
|-
| '''Date''' ('''Year''')||Yes (TDRC, TYER, TDAT)||Yes (DATE, [YEAR])||Yes (WM/OriginalReleaseTime, WM/Year, [ReleaseDate])||Yes (©day)||Yes (Year, [Record Date] - only year)||Yes (Year, [Record Date] - only year)||Yes (ICRD, [IYER, ID3.TDRL & ID3.TYER)||Yes (ICRD)||Yes (©day, mdta:com.apple.quicktime.year)||Yes (WM/Year)||Yes [DATE_RECORDED]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Genre(s)'''||Yes (TCON)||Yes (GENRE)||Yes (WM/Genre)||Yes (©gen, gnre)||Yes (Genre)||Yes (Genre)||Yes (IGNR, [IGRE, ID3.TCON])||Yes (IGNR)||Yes (©gen, gnre, mdta:com.apple.quicktime.genre)||Yes (WM/Genre)||Yes [GENRE]
|-
| '''Disc #'''||Yes (TPOS)||Yes (DISCNUMBER,DISC)||Yes (WM/PartOfSet)||Yes (disk, com.apple.iTunes:DISCNUMBER, Xtra:WM/PartOfSet)||Yes (Disc)||Yes (Disc)||No||No||Yes (disk, com.apple.iTunes:DISCNUMBER, Xtra:WM/PartOfSet)||Yes (WM/PartOfSet)||No
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Track #'''||Yes (TRCK)||Yes (TRACKNUMBER)||Yes (TrackNumberString, WM/TrackNumber, WM/Track)||Yes (trkn, com.apple.iTunes:TRACKNUMBER)||Yes (Track)||Yes (Track)||Yes (itrk, [ID3.TRCK])||Yes (ITRK) - used for episode number||Yes (trkn, com.apple.iTunes:TRACKNUMBER) - used for episode number||Yes (TrackNumberString, WM/TrackNumber, WM/Track)||Yes [TRACK.PART_NUMBER]
|-
| '''Rating'''||Yes (POPM)||Non-Standard (RATING)||Yes (WM/SharedUserRating - rounded to full stars), Non-standard (SDB/Rating - also half and zero stars)||Non-Standard (rate, Xtra:WM/SharedUserRating)||Yes (Rating)||Yes (Rating)||Yes (IRTD)||Non-Standard (RATE)||Yes (mdta:com.apple.quicktime.rating.user, Non-Standard rate, Xtra:WM/SharedUserRating)||Yes (WM/SharedUserRating - rounded to full stars), Non-standard (SDB/Rating - also half and zero stars)||Yes [RATING]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Comment'''||Yes (COMM) {{sup|¤}}||Yes (COMMENT, [DESCRIPTION]) {{sup|&&}}||Yes (Description)||Yes (©cmt, ldes ''for >255 chars'', [desc], [©des])||Yes (Comment)||Yes (Comment)||Yes (ICMT, [ID3.COMM])||Yes (ICMT)||Yes (©cmt, ldes ''for >255 chars'', mdta:com.apple.quicktime.comment, [desc, ©des, mdta:com.apple.quicktime.description, ©inf]))||Yes (Description)||Yes [COMMENT]
|-
| '''Album Comment'''||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||Yes (ALBUM.COMMENT)
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]]'''||Yes (APIC)||Yes (METADATA_BLOCK_PICTURE)||Yes (WM/Picture)||Yes (covr)||No (folder only)||No (folder only)||No (folder only)||No||Yes (covr)||Yes (WM/Picture)||No
|-
| '''Grouping'''||Yes (TIT1)||Yes (GROUPING)||Yes (WM/ContentGroupDescription)||Yes (©grp, Xtra:WM/ContentGroupDescription)||Yes (Grouping)||Yes (Grouping)||No||No||Yes (©grp, mdta:com.apple.quicktime.collection.user, Xtra:WM/ContentGroupDescription)||Yes (WM/ContentGroupDescription)||Yes [COLLECTION.COMMENT]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Composer(s)'''||Yes (TCOM)||Yes (COMPOSER)||Yes (WM/Composer)||Yes (©wrt)||Yes (Composer)||Yes (Composer)||Yes (IMUS)||No (IMUS)||Yes (©wrt, [©com])||No (WM/Composer)||Yes [COMPOSER]
|-
| '''Conductor(s)'''||Yes (TPE3)||Yes (CONDUCTOR)||Yes (WM/Conductor)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:CONDUCTOR, Xtra:WM/Conductor)||Yes (Conductor)||Yes (Conductor)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:CONDUCTOR, Xtra:WM/Conductor)||Yes (WM/Conductor)||Yes [CONDUCTOR]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Lyricist(s)''' \ Written by||Yes (TEXT)||Yes (LYRICIST)||Yes (WM/Writer)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:LYRICIST, Non-standard [lyrc], Xtra:WM/Writer)||Yes (Lyricist)||Yes (Lyricist)||Yes (IWRI)||Yes (IWRI)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:LYRICIST, Non-standard [lyrc], Xtra:WM/Writer)||Yes (WM/Writer)||Yes [LYRICIST, WRITTEN_BY]
|-
| '''Involved People'''||Yes (IPLS, TIPL) ID3v2.3 Write IPLS/ID3v2.4 write TIPL||Non-Standard (INVOLVED PEOPLE)||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:INVOLVED PEOPLE, Non-Standard [peop])||Non-Standard (Involved People)||Non-Standard (Involved People)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:INVOLVED PEOPLE, Non-Standard [peop])||No||No
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Original Title'''||Yes (TOAL)||Non-Standard (ORIGINAL TITLE, [ORIGINAL ALBUM])||Yes (WM/OriginalAlbumTitle)||Yes(com.apple.iTunes:ORIGINAL ALBUM, Non-Standard [otit])||Non-Standard (Original Title)||Non-Standard (Original Title)||No||No||Yes(com.apple.iTunes:ORIGINAL ALBUM, Non-Standard [otit])||Yes (WM/OriginalAlbumTitle)||Yes [ORIGINAL.TITLE]
|-
| '''Original Artist'''||Yes (TOPE)||Non-Standard (ORIGINAL ARTIST)||Yes (WM/OriginalArtist)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ORIGINAL ARTIST, Non-Standard [oart])||Non-Standard (Original Artist)||Non-Standard (Original Artist)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ORIGINAL ARTIST, Non-Standard [oart])||Yes (WM/OriginalArtist)||Yes [ORIGINAL.AUTHOR, ORIGINAL.DIRECTOR]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Original Lyricist'''||Yes (TOLY)||Non-Standard (ORIGINAL LYRICIST)||Yes (WM/OriginalLyricist)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ORIGINAL LYRICIST, Non-Standard [olyr])||Non-Standard (Original Lyricist)||Non-Standard (Original Artist)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ORIGINAL LYRICIST, Non-Standard [olyr])||Yes (WM/OriginalLyricist)||Yes [ORIGINAL.LYRICIST, ORIGINAL.WRITTEN_BY]
|-
| '''Original Date''' ('''Year''')||Yes (TDOR, TORY)||Non-Standard (ORIGINAL DATE, [ORIGINAL YEAR])||Yes (WM/OriginalReleaseYear)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ORIGINAL DATE, Non-Standard [oday])||Non-Standard (Original Date)||Non-Standard (Original Date)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ORIGINAL DATE, Non-Standard [oday])||Yes (WM/OriginalReleaseYear)||Yes [DATE_RELEASED]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Beats Per Minute (BPM)'''||Yes (TBPM)||Yes (BPM)||Yes (WM/BeatsPerMinute)||Yes (tmpo)||Yes (BPM)||Yes (BPM)||No||No||Yes (tmpo)||Yes (WM/BeatsPerMinute)||Yes [BPM]
|-
| '''ISRC'''||Yes (TSRC)||Yes (ISRC)||Yes (WM/ISRC)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ISRC, Non-Standard [isrc])||Yes (ISRC)||Yes (ISRC)||Yes (ISRC)||Yes (ISRC)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ISRC, Non-Standard [isrc, ©isr])||Yes (WM/ISRC)||Yes [ISRC]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Publisher'''||Yes (TPUB)||Yes (ORGANIZATION)||Yes (WM/Publisher)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ORGANIZATION, Non-Standard [publ], Xtra:WM/Publisher)||Yes (Publisher)||Yes (Publisher)||Yes (ICMS)||Yes (ICMS)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ORGANIZATION, Non-Standard [publ], Xtra:WM/Publisher)||Yes (WM/Publisher)||Yes [PUBLISHER]
|-
| '''Encoder'''||Yes (TSSE)||Yes (ENCODER)||Yes (WM/ToolName)||Yes (©too)||Yes (Encoder)||Yes (Encoder)||Yes (ISFT, [ID3.TSSE])||Yes (ISFT)||Yes (©too)||Yes (WM/ToolName)||Yes [ENCODER, WritingApp, MuxingApp]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Copyright'''||Yes (TCOP) {{sup|¤}}||Yes (COPYRIGHT)||Yes (Copyright)||Yes (cprt)||Yes (Copyright)||Yes (Copyright)||Yes (ICOP, [BCPR, ID3.TENC])||Yes (ICOP)||Yes (cprt, mdta:com.apple.quicktime.copyright, [©cpy])||Yes (Copyright)||Yes [COPYRIGHT]
|-
| Classification: '''Tempo'''||Non-Standard (COMM:Songs-DB_Tempo, COMM:MusicMatch_Tempo)||Non-Standard (TEMPO)||Non-Standard (Tempo)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:TEMPO, Non-Standard [empo])||Non-Standard (Tempo)||Non-Standard (Tempo)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:TEMPO, Non-Standard [empo])||Non-Standard (Tempo)||No
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| Classification: '''Mood(s)'''||Yes (TMOO, non-standard COMM:MusicMatch_Mood) ||Yes (MOOD)||Yes (WM/Mood)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:MOOD, Non-Standard [mood], Xtra:WM/Mood)||Yes (Mood)||Yes (Mood)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:MOOD, Non-Standard [mood], Xtra:WM/Mood)||Yes (WM/Mood)||Yes [MOOD]
|-
| Classification: '''Occasion(s)'''||Non-Standard (COMM:Songs-DB_Occasion, COMM:MusicMatch_Situation)||Non-Standard (OCCASION)||Non-Standard (Occasion)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:OCCASION, Non-Standard [occa])||Non-Standard (Occasion)||Non-Standard (Occasion)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:OCCASION, Non-Standard [occa])||Non-Standard (Occasion)||No
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| Classification: '''Quality'''||Non-Standard (COMM:Songs-DB_Preference, COMM:MusicMatch_Preference)||Non-Standard (QUALITY)||Non-Standard (Quality)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:QUALITY, Non-Standard [qual])||Non-Standard (Quality)||Non-Standard (Quality)||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:QUALITY, Non-Standard [qual])||Non-Standard (Quality)||No
|-
| '''Lyrics'''||Yes (USLT)||Yes (LYRICS)||Yes (WM/Lyrics)||Yes (©lyr)||Yes (Lyrics)||Yes (Lyrics)||No||No||Yes (©lyr)||Yes (WM/Lyrics)||No
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|Custom]]''' Field ''X''||Non-Standard (COMM:Songs-DB_Custom''X'')||Non-Standard (CUSTOM''X'')||Non-Standard (UserCustom''X'')||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:CUSTOM''X'')||Non-Standard (Custom''X'')||Non-Standard (Custom''X'')||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:CUSTOM''X'')||Non-Standard (UserCustom''X'')||No
|-
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Leveling Coefficient]]'''||Yes (TXXX:replaygain_track_gain, replaygain_track_peak, replaygain_album_gain, RGAD, [RVA2])||Yes (REPLAYGAIN_TRACK_PEAK, REPLAYGAIN_TRACK_GAIN, REPLAYGAIN_ALBUM_GAIN)||Non-Standard (replaygain_track_gain, replaygain_track_peak, replaygain_album_gain)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:replaygain_track_gain, com.apple.iTunes:replaygain_track_peak, com.apple.iTunes:replaygain_album_gain)||Yes (replaygain_track_gain, replaygain_track_peak, replaygain_album_gain)||Yes (replaygain_track_gain, replaygain_track_peak, replaygain_album_gain)||Yes (itgl & irva, Non-Standard iagl)||No||No||No||Yes [REPLAYGAIN_GAIN, REPLAYGAIN_PEAK, ALBUM.REPLAYGAIN_GAIN]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Initial Key'''||Yes (TKEY)||Yes (INITIALKEY, [KEY, INITIAL KEY])||Yes (WM/InitialKey)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:initialkey, com.apple.iTunes:key, Xtra:WM/InitialKey)||Yes (INITIALKEY)||Yes (INITIALKEY)||TKEY||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:initialkey, com.apple.iTunes:key, Xtra:WM/InitialKey)||No|| Yes [INITIAL_KEY]
|-
| [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|Extended tag]] '''''NAME'''''||Yes (TXXX:''NAME'')||Yes (''NAME'')||Yes (''NAME'')||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:''NAME'')||Yes (''NAME'')||Yes (''NAME'')||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:''NAME'')||Yes (''NAME'')||No
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#The_Play_.26_Skip_Counter|Play Counter]] ('''Played #''')||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No
|-
| [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#The_Play_.26_Skip_Counter|Skip Counter]] ('''Skipped #''')||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#The_Play_.26_Skip_Counter|Last Played]]'''||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No
|-
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Types|Type]]'''||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No||No
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Parental rating'''{{sup|†}}||No||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:PARENTAL RATING)||No||No||No||Yes (IRTD)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:PARENTAL RATING)||Yes (WM/ParentalRating)||Yes [LAW_RATING]
|-
| '''TV Episode number'''{{sup|†}}||No||No||No||Yes (tves for number, tven for non-number)||No||No||No||Non-Standard (ITRK)||Yes (tves for number, tven for non-number)||No (used track number)||Yes [EPISODE.PART_NUMBER]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''TV Season number'''{{sup|†}}||No||No||No||Yes (tvsn)||No||No||No||Non-Standard (TVSN)||Yes (tvsn)||Non-Standard (SeasonNumber)||Yes [SEASON.PART_NUMBER]
|-
| TV Show name = '''Series'''{{sup|†}}||No||No||No||Yes (tvsh)||No||No||No||Non-Standard (IPRD)||Yes (tvsh)||No (used Album Title)||Yes [COLLECTION.TITLE]
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Producer'''{{sup|†}}||No||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:PRODUCER)||No||No||No||Yes (IPRO)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:PRODUCER, [©prd])||Yes (WM/Producer)||Yes [PRODUCER]
|-
| '''Actor(s)'''{{sup|†}}||No||No||No||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ACTORS)||No||No||No||Yes (ISTR)||Yes (com.apple.iTunes:ACTORS, ©prf)||Non-Standard (Actors)||Yes [ACTOR]
|}

† Applicable only for Video and TV.

‡ For MPC and APE Tracks, APEv1 tags are read if APEv2 tags are absent.

¤ DSF has standard ID3v2 tags at the end of the file, AIFF has standard ID3v2 tags in "ID3 " chunk. MediaMonkey supports also native AIFF chunks "NAME" for title, "AUTH" for artist, "(c) " for copyright and "ANNO" for comment. 
MediaMonkey can read non-standard "ID3 " chunk with ID3v2 tags from DFF (DSDIFF), it also can read title from "DIIN"-"DITI" chunk, artist from "DIIN"-"DIAR" chunk and comment and encoder from "COMT" chunk.

<nowiki>#</nowiki> AAC does not support tags.

^ MediaMonkey can't tag MKV files. MKV tagging sometimes requires the whole MKV file to be rewritten each time tags are changed.

& File Explorer is know to have buggy and non-standard tagging of FLAC files and we recommend not using File Explorer to tag FLAC files.
&& MediaMonkey reads both COMMENT and DESCRIPTION for FLAC files into Comment. On writing FLAC tags MediaMonkey removes DESCRIPTION and writes Comment to only COMMENT.

== Other Library Elements ==

There are items that are only saved to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|MediaMonkey database]] or settings files, but not stored in any other format. Some items can be exported (but won't be updated by MediaMonkey on changes) and the database file itself can be [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library/5.0#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|backed up]].

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" border="1" width="100%"
|-
! width="13%" align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;" | '''Item'''
! width="87%" align="center" style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;" | '''Storage'''
|-
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]]'''
| Playlists can be exported as .m3u files via '''Tools''' > '''Create Reports''' > '''Export all Playlists''' from the Main Menu.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]]'''
| AutoPlaylists are Library constructs that can't be exported. '''Tools''' > '''Create Reports''' > '''Export all Playlists''' from the Main Menu will export AutoPlaylists, but as a static Playlist instead of a dynamic Criteria based Playlist.
|-
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts]]'''
| A list of [[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts]] subscriptions can be exported as an .OPML file via '''Edit > Podcasts > Export subscribed Podcasts''' from the Main Menu.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''[[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Sync]]'''
| [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Device profiles]] are stored in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database] file. Sync settings (excluding the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#Sync_List_(Library_--%3E_Device)|Sync List]]) can be exported from MediaMonkey
|-
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''Configuration'''
| [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}|Collections]] and other configuration data are stored to the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini] and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ persistent.json] settings files, the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database] file, and the registry and cannot be exported from MediaMonkey.
|-
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Types|Type]]'''
| [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Types|Type]] is a MediaMonkey only tag and is only stored in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|MediaMonkey database]].
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings_Fields}}|Custom Tag names]]'''
| [[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings_Fields}}|Custom Tag names]] are only stored in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|MediaMonkey database]]. The custom values however are saved to the tags for many file types as shown in the table above.
|-
| '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#The_Play_.26_Skip_Counter|Play History]]'''
| [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#The_Play_.26_Skip_Counter|Playcount, Skip Count and Last Played]] are only stored in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|MediaMonkey database]].
|}

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Editing Media File Properties]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|Backup the MediaMonkey Database]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ Knowledge Base: Modifying the MediaMonkey database and settings files / changing the default database location]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-tagging-organizing/how-to-configure-which-id3-tags-are-used-for-year-date/ Knowledge Base: How to Configure which ID3 Tags are used for Year / Date]

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WebHelp:Settings Fields

2025-11-26T22:47:36Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]] > Settings: Fields

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{{WebHelpHeader|Settings: Fields}}

Under '''Tools > Options > Fields''' from the Main Menu you can modify the following settings:
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Fields.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options: Fields|MediaMonkey Options: Fields]] 
* ''Split multiple-value'' fields with allows you to set which character you will use within MediaMonkey to separate multiple values and MediaMonkey will use to display multiple values. Only a single character can be used, you can use leading and trailing space to define how the character is displayed in MediaMonkey. This setting does not affect how MediaMonkey saves the multi-value to the files tags as this is done according to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|tagging standards]].
* ''Ignore prefixes'' allows you to set which prefixes are ignored when sorting in MediaMonkey. Use ''',''' to separate multiple prefixes.
* '''Choose''' allows you to choose for with fields in MediaMonkey ''ignore prefixes'' is applied.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Fields Choose fields.png|center|alt=Choose fields window|Choose fields window]] 
* ''Custom fields'' allows you to set if any [[WebHelp:Filelisting|column changes]] you make apply to:
** 'Each Node in each Collection'', the specific Library sub-node (like Artist and Genre);
** ''Each Collection'', the specific Collection and any sub-nodes;
** ''The Entire Library'', to all nodes in all Collections/Playlists
* ''Rename custom fields'' allows you to change the name MediaMonkey displays for the custom field. For example instead of ''Custom 1'' you could have it display ''Country''. These custom values for the Custom fields are stored in the MediaMonkey Database, but not saved as such to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|files tags]].

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File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Fields.png

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MediaMonkey Options: Fields

WebHelp:Player

2025-11-26T22:21:50Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]] > Player

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{{WebHelpHeader|The MediaMonkey Player}}

== Introduction ==

The MediaMonkey Player has 3 different modes which can be switched from using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Player Type]] button.

# The Standard player. This appears within the main MediaMonkey window and has the most functionality.
# The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the Player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists. The MiniPlayer stays on top of other applications. Using the Playlist icon you can show/hide the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Mini Player.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Mini Player|MediaMonkey Mini Player]]
 
# The MicroPlayer. This version of the Player sits next to the system tray as a toolbar in the Windows Taskbar and offers only very basic functions for when playlists have already been loaded, or the Auto-DJ is set. ''(The MicroPlayer is not available for Portable Installs).''

Note: to enable the MicroPlayer to be displayed, you must Right-Click on the Windows Taskbar, and enable Toolbars > MediaMonkey Player.

== Open Files ==

You can open specific files and URL's using '''File > Open URL or File''' from the Main Menu to select a specific file on your PC or to use the URL of a specific internet stream. This will not add the file or stream to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Open URL or File.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Open URL or File|MediaMonkey Open URL or File]]

== Shuffle Mode ==

Enabling '''Shuffle''' causes all of the Files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue to be played in random order. This can be enabled/disabled via '''Play > Shuffle''' from the Main Menu. Shuffle will randomize the order of files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]].

'''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback rules]]''' has an ''Ignore Shuffle'' setting that will override Shuffle.

== Repeat Mode ==

MediaMonkey features two Repeat options available from '''Play > Repeat''' in the Main Menu. You can have it Repeat ''All'' or Repeat ''One''. Repeat ''All'' will repeat all the files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue whereas Repeat ''One'' will keep repeating the same file. Setting Repeat to ''Off'' will stop Repeat. Enabling Repeat will stop [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] from adding files unless a file near the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue is played per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] settings.

== Stopping Playback ==

MediaMonkey has 3 Stop methods available:
* '''Play > Stop''' from the Main Menu will immediately Stop playback
* '''Play > Stop after > Current file''' from the Main Menu will stop playback after the current playing file is finished.
* '''Play > Stop after > Every file''' from the Main Menu will stop playback after every file automatically.
* Using '''Play > Stop after > Off''' from the Main Menu either ''stop after'' method can be disabled again.

== Auto-DJ ==

Enabling the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] causes Files to automatically be added to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue as it nears the end of the queue, depending on the settings for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]].

== Visualization ==

If you wish to view a visual effect synchronized to the beat of the music enable '''View > Visualization''' from the Main Menu. Visualizations are shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Preview]] window and it needs to be enabled to be able to enable the Visualization from Play in the Main Menu. Right click on the Visualization and from the Context Menu you can:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Visualization.jpg|427px|center|MediaMonkey Visualization]] 
* Select the type of visualization. The choices are: Basic Bars, Line Fade, Milkshake and Basic Oscillator.
* When using Milkshake you can use ''Select Preset'' to choose one of the available preset visualizations.
* You can ''Maximize'' the Visualization with has it use the full MediaMonkey window.
* You can go ''Full Screen'' for the Visualization.
''Note: Visualizations aren't shown when casting.''

== Equalizer ==

Allows you to customize audio to suit your equipment and environment using a 10-band equalizer. Be sure to save your settings so that you can reload them in the future. This can be configured via '''Play > Equalizer''' from the Main Menu. The equalizer allows you to:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Equalizer.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Equalizer|MediaMonkey Equalizer]] 
* Change the ''Balance'' between left and right.
* Increase or decrease the volume with ''preamp''.
* Change the levels at the different frequencies.
* '''Save Preset''' allows you to save the Equalizer settings.
* '''Load Preset''' allows to import saved MediaMonkey Equalizer settings. A few pre-configured settings are available in the Equalizer folder where you installed MediaMonkey.
* '''Reset''' allows you to reset the Equalizer to the default values.

== Crossfading/Silence Removal ==

Crossfading will blend the previous and next file together as the transition between files. '''Play > Crossfade''' from the Main Menu allows you to quickly toggle crossfading on and off. Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can set per [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#Types|Type]]: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal]] 
* ''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track'' will remove skip the silence at the beginning and end of a file if present.
* ''Fade out'' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out
* ''Fade in'' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in
* ''Gap/Overlap'' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.

== Playback Speed Adjustment ==

MediaMonkey can adjust the playback speed of your files. Under '''Play''' in the Main Menu you can enable/disable '''Adjust speed''' and configure its settings: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Adjust Speed.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Adjust Speed|MediaMonkey Options Adjust Speed]] 
* ''Adjust speed'' allows you to set by how much playback speed should be increased.
* ''Adjust pitch'' allows you to adjust the pitch during playback, which can be useful when playback speed is increased.

Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can enable/disable Adjust speed per [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#Types|Type]].

== The Play & Skip Counter/Bookmarking ==

Under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu you can set per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]] how much of a file needs to be played before the '''Play counter''' is updated using ''Increase play counter at'' setting. 
The '''Skip counter''' is updated by 1 when a file is skipped that played over 2 seconds, but with less than 30% of the file played.

'''Bookmarking''' can be enabled/disabled per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]] under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules, Play counter.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules]]

== Sleep ==

If you want files to play for a set period of time and gradually fade and optionally shut down your computer, you can use the Sleep function:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Sleep.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Sleep|MediaMonkey Sleep]] 

# Enable/Disable using '''Play > Sleep''' from the Main Menu.
# You will be prompted to configure:
#* ''Play audio for'' x minutes
#* ''Fade volume'', which sets whether to gradually fade the volume, at which point the fade should start and to what volume it should lower when fading
#* ''Action at end'' sets what should happen at the end of the sleep period. This includes options to do nothing, shutdown , hibernate, sleep or log off computer, close MediaMonkey, or to do nothing.
''Note: If shutting down the computer, it's a good idea to close all other applications beforehand, since some applications may ask for a confirmation to close that would prevent the computer from shutting down.''

== Customizing the Player ==

You can customize what is shown in the Player under '''File > Options > Layout > Player''' from the Main Menu. This has settings as to which buttons and information should be shown as well as set the Seek bar to show as a standard seek bar or a Waveform bar.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player layout.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player layout|MediaMonkey Options Player layout]] 
You can also customize what information is shown about the Playing file under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu by changing the ''Display format for 'Track summary' (e.g. in Player)'' setting. This is done per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]].

== Pop-up Display ==

Each time the Player changes playback to a new file, MediaMonkey can show a Pop-up with the new file information. This can be enabled/disabled under '''Tools > Options > Player''' from the Main Menu. The Pop-up has additional settings: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player Pop-up Display.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player Pop-up Display|MediaMonkey Options Player Pop-up Display]] 
* ''Pop-up file info'' If the Pop-up is shown and for how many seconds it should be shown.
* ''Slow fade-out'' determines if and how long the Pop-up should fade out.
* ''Only when inactive'' will only show the Pop-up when MediaMonkey isn't the active window.
* ''Transparency'' controls how transparent the Pop-up will be. A preview will be shown when adjusting this setting.
* ''Location'' controls where on the screen the Pop-up will be shown. A preview will be shown when adjusting this setting.
''Note: Pop-up display won't show when Windows Focus Assist is enabled.''

== Configuring Output ==

MediaMonkey comes with various Output Plugins to choose from which can be selected and configured under '''Tools > Options > Audio Output (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Output.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Output|MediaMonkey Options Output]] 
* MediaMonkey DirectSound
* MediaMonkey WASAPI
* waveOut (legacy Output Plug-in)
Configuring the Output Plug-in allows to select what Audio Device on your computer should be used by the Output Plug-in. ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' (depends on Output Plug-in) is generally the best and uses what is set as default audio device in Windows. Other options affecting playback like hardware acceleration and smooth pause/seek/stop can be accessed in the Output Plug-in configuration (depending on the Output Plug-in). Using ''Exclusive mode'' in the MediaMonkey WASAPI Output Plug-in means only MediaMonkey can use the selected Audio Device.

=== Video Files ===

For Video files the Audio Device setting is under '''Tools > Options > Codec / Input (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu in the MediaMonkey Video Player plug-in.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Video Output.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Video Output|MediaMonkey Options Video Output]]

=== Bluetooth ===

MediaMonkey can play via Bluetooth if the device running MediaMonkey can connect to a Bluetooth device for playback.
* Either set the Audio Device to ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' and switch Windows output device to Bluetooth. ''(In the Windows Control Panel search for Sound Settings).'' This will have MediaMonkey switch back to another sound device when the Bluetooth device becomes disconnected ''(if Windows switches to another sound device).''
* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!

=== DLNA Streaming/Chromecasting ===

MediaMonkey can stream to DLNA clients and cast to Chromecast clients which is discussed here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|Player Plug-ins]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Keyboard Shortcuts}}|Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|MediaMonkey Customization]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Knowledge Base: Why is Music Greyed Out / Fails to Play?]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/no-sound-corrupted/ Knowledge Base: No Sound is Playing / Sound is Corrupted]

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WebHelp:Player

2025-11-26T22:21:21Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]] > Player

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{{WebHelpHeader|The MediaMonkey Player}}

== Introduction ==

The MediaMonkey Player has 3 different modes which can be switched from using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Player Type]] button.

# The Standard player. This appears within the main MediaMonkey window and has the most functionality.
# The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the Player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists. The MiniPlayer stays on top of other applications. Using the Playlist icon you can show/hide the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Mini Player.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Mini Player|MediaMonkey Mini Player]]
 
# The MicroPlayer. This version of the Player sits next to the system tray as a toolbar in the Windows Taskbar and offers only very basic functions for when playlists have already been loaded, or the Auto-DJ is set. ''(The MicroPlayer is not available for Portable Installs).''

Note: to enable the MicroPlayer to be displayed, you must Right-Click on the Windows Taskbar, and enable Toolbars > MediaMonkey Player.

== Open Files ==

You can open specific files and URL's using '''File > Open URL or File''' from the Main Menu to select a specific file on your PC or to use the URL of a specific internet stream. This will not add the file or stream to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Open URL or File.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Open URL or File|MediaMonkey Open URL or File]]

== Shuffle Mode ==

Enabling '''Shuffle''' causes all of the Files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue to be played in random order. This can be enabled/disabled via '''Play > Shuffle''' from the Main Menu. Shuffle will randomize the order of files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]].

'''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback rules]]''' has an ''Ignore Shuffle'' setting that will override Shuffle.

== Repeat Mode ==

MediaMonkey features two Repeat options available from '''Play > Repeat''' in the Main Menu. You can have it Repeat ''All'' or Repeat ''One''. Repeat ''All'' will repeat all the files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue whereas Repeat ''One'' will keep repeating the same file. Setting Repeat to ''Off'' will stop Repeat. Enabling Repeat will stop [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] from adding files unless a file near the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue is played per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] settings.

== Stopping Playback ==

MediaMonkey has 3 Stop methods available:
* '''Play > Stop''' from the Main Menu will immediately Stop playback
* '''Play > Stop after > Current file''' from the Main Menu will stop playback after the current playing file is finished.
* '''Play > Stop after > Every file''' from the Main Menu will stop playback after every file automatically.
* Using '''Play > Stop after > Off''' from the Main Menu either ''stop after'' method can be disabled again.

== Auto-DJ ==

Enabling the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] causes Files to automatically be added to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue as it nears the end of the queue, depending on the settings for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]].

== Visualization ==

If you wish to view a visual effect synchronized to the beat of the music enable '''View > Visualization''' from the Main Menu. Visualizations are shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Preview]] window and it needs to be enabled to be able to enable the Visualization from Play in the Main Menu. Right click on the Visualization and from the Context Menu you can:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Visualization.jpg|427px|center|MediaMonkey Visualization]] 
* Select the type of visualization. The choices are: Basic Bars, Line Fade, Milkshake and Basic Oscillator.
* When using Milkshake you can use ''Select Preset'' to choose one of the available preset visualizations.
* You can ''Maximize'' the Visualization with has it use the full MediaMonkey window.
* You can go ''Full Screen'' for the Visualization.
Note: Visualizations aren't shown when casting.

== Equalizer ==

Allows you to customize audio to suit your equipment and environment using a 10-band equalizer. Be sure to save your settings so that you can reload them in the future. This can be configured via '''Play > Equalizer''' from the Main Menu. The equalizer allows you to:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Equalizer.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Equalizer|MediaMonkey Equalizer]] 
* Change the ''Balance'' between left and right.
* Increase or decrease the volume with ''preamp''.
* Change the levels at the different frequencies.
* '''Save Preset''' allows you to save the Equalizer settings.
* '''Load Preset''' allows to import saved MediaMonkey Equalizer settings. A few pre-configured settings are available in the Equalizer folder where you installed MediaMonkey.
* '''Reset''' allows you to reset the Equalizer to the default values.

== Crossfading/Silence Removal ==

Crossfading will blend the previous and next file together as the transition between files. '''Play > Crossfade''' from the Main Menu allows you to quickly toggle crossfading on and off. Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can set per [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#Types|Type]]: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal]] 
* ''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track'' will remove skip the silence at the beginning and end of a file if present.
* ''Fade out'' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out
* ''Fade in'' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in
* ''Gap/Overlap'' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.

== Playback Speed Adjustment ==

MediaMonkey can adjust the playback speed of your files. Under '''Play''' in the Main Menu you can enable/disable '''Adjust speed''' and configure its settings: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Adjust Speed.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Adjust Speed|MediaMonkey Options Adjust Speed]] 
* ''Adjust speed'' allows you to set by how much playback speed should be increased.
* ''Adjust pitch'' allows you to adjust the pitch during playback, which can be useful when playback speed is increased.

Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can enable/disable Adjust speed per [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#Types|Type]].

== The Play & Skip Counter/Bookmarking ==

Under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu you can set per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]] how much of a file needs to be played before the '''Play counter''' is updated using ''Increase play counter at'' setting. 
The '''Skip counter''' is updated by 1 when a file is skipped that played over 2 seconds, but with less than 30% of the file played.

'''Bookmarking''' can be enabled/disabled per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]] under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules, Play counter.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules]]

== Sleep ==

If you want files to play for a set period of time and gradually fade and optionally shut down your computer, you can use the Sleep function:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Sleep.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Sleep|MediaMonkey Sleep]] 

# Enable/Disable using '''Play > Sleep''' from the Main Menu.
# You will be prompted to configure:
#* ''Play audio for'' x minutes
#* ''Fade volume'', which sets whether to gradually fade the volume, at which point the fade should start and to what volume it should lower when fading
#* ''Action at end'' sets what should happen at the end of the sleep period. This includes options to do nothing, shutdown , hibernate, sleep or log off computer, close MediaMonkey, or to do nothing.
''Note: If shutting down the computer, it's a good idea to close all other applications beforehand, since some applications may ask for a confirmation to close that would prevent the computer from shutting down.''

== Customizing the Player ==

You can customize what is shown in the Player under '''File > Options > Layout > Player''' from the Main Menu. This has settings as to which buttons and information should be shown as well as set the Seek bar to show as a standard seek bar or a Waveform bar.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player layout.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player layout|MediaMonkey Options Player layout]] 
You can also customize what information is shown about the Playing file under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu by changing the ''Display format for 'Track summary' (e.g. in Player)'' setting. This is done per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]].

== Pop-up Display ==

Each time the Player changes playback to a new file, MediaMonkey can show a Pop-up with the new file information. This can be enabled/disabled under '''Tools > Options > Player''' from the Main Menu. The Pop-up has additional settings: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player Pop-up Display.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player Pop-up Display|MediaMonkey Options Player Pop-up Display]] 
* ''Pop-up file info'' If the Pop-up is shown and for how many seconds it should be shown.
* ''Slow fade-out'' determines if and how long the Pop-up should fade out.
* ''Only when inactive'' will only show the Pop-up when MediaMonkey isn't the active window.
* ''Transparency'' controls how transparent the Pop-up will be. A preview will be shown when adjusting this setting.
* ''Location'' controls where on the screen the Pop-up will be shown. A preview will be shown when adjusting this setting.
''Note: Pop-up display won't show when Windows Focus Assist is enabled.''

== Configuring Output ==

MediaMonkey comes with various Output Plugins to choose from which can be selected and configured under '''Tools > Options > Audio Output (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Output.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Output|MediaMonkey Options Output]] 
* MediaMonkey DirectSound
* MediaMonkey WASAPI
* waveOut (legacy Output Plug-in)
Configuring the Output Plug-in allows to select what Audio Device on your computer should be used by the Output Plug-in. ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' (depends on Output Plug-in) is generally the best and uses what is set as default audio device in Windows. Other options affecting playback like hardware acceleration and smooth pause/seek/stop can be accessed in the Output Plug-in configuration (depending on the Output Plug-in). Using ''Exclusive mode'' in the MediaMonkey WASAPI Output Plug-in means only MediaMonkey can use the selected Audio Device.

=== Video Files ===

For Video files the Audio Device setting is under '''Tools > Options > Codec / Input (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu in the MediaMonkey Video Player plug-in.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Video Output.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Video Output|MediaMonkey Options Video Output]]

=== Bluetooth ===

MediaMonkey can play via Bluetooth if the device running MediaMonkey can connect to a Bluetooth device for playback.
* Either set the Audio Device to ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' and switch Windows output device to Bluetooth. ''(In the Windows Control Panel search for Sound Settings).'' This will have MediaMonkey switch back to another sound device when the Bluetooth device becomes disconnected ''(if Windows switches to another sound device).''
* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!

=== DLNA Streaming/Chromecasting ===

MediaMonkey can stream to DLNA clients and cast to Chromecast clients which is discussed here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|Player Plug-ins]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Keyboard Shortcuts}}|Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|MediaMonkey Customization]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Knowledge Base: Why is Music Greyed Out / Fails to Play?]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/no-sound-corrupted/ Knowledge Base: No Sound is Playing / Sound is Corrupted]

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WebHelp:Library

2025-11-14T01:41:35Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Navigating the Library]] > Media Tree: Collections

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{{WebHelpHeader|Media Tree: Collections}}

== Introduction ==

The MediaMonkey library consists of all of the Media Files you've [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|scanned]] into MediaMonkey organized and customized into [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]]. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]] can consist of the entire library, or subsets of the library, each displaying in a customized manner. For example you can have one [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] for Classical Music that displays content by composer and another for Children's Music that displays by Album.

The contents of each [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] can be organized by various subnodes in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. The subnodes are useful for browsing your [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] based on attributes such as Location, Title, Artist, Album, Genre, etc, or for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|making changes to a File Properties]] by dragging and dropping it between subnodes.

== Settings ==

Use the ⋮ Menu button in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] to enable:
* ''Show all subnodes'' if you wish to see the different Artists in the Artist node, the different Genres in the Genre node, etc.
* ''Scroll to match when typing in the tree'' if you want to quickly jump to a certain node in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] you can type when the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] is active to jump to the node. For example with Artists expanded you can quickly jump to a specific Artist by starting to type that Artists name.
* ''Focus tree nodes when browsing'' when you want MediaMonkey select the node in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] corresponding to what is shown in the Filelisting when using features like ''Find more from same'' (found in the right click Context Menu of media files).
* You can also ''Collapse the tree'' from here.

You can create/edit and enabled/disable Collections from showing in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] under '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu.

== All files ==

All Files will display all the files in the Collection, it has no sub-nodes to filter files.

== Location ==

Location displays Files in the MediaMonkey Library based on their physical location--any folder or physical media containing a file in the MediaMonkey Library will show up here. The subnodes are:
<blockquote style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr">
=== Local Storage ===

Displays any folders on the hard disk containing Files that are in the library. This is useful if you want to move/consolidate Files within a folder to a different location.

=== CD ===

Displays any physical CDs which you have added to the library (note that this is different from the '''Album''' node, which shows Files grouped by the Album that they appear on--regardless of whether the physical CD has been added to the Library). If you select a CD, but the CD is not inserted, then the Files are greyed out.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding CDs to the Library}}|Adding CDs to the Library]]

=== Network ===

Functions similarly to the Local Storage view -- it displays any folders on the network containing Files that are in the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Media Servers ===

Displays and files found on UPnP servers that have been added to the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Services ===

Content synced from services like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Spotify]] will be show in their respective Location sub-node.
</blockquote>

== Artists, Album Artists, Contributing Artists, Composer and Conductor ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Artist, Album Artist, Composer and Conductor values for audio files. Artists will display all Artist and Album Artist values in the Collection, whereas Contributing Artists will show only the Artist values in the Collection.

Note: Artists, Album Artists, Composer and Conductor supports multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple subnodes.

== Actors, Directors and Producers ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Actor, Director and Producer values for video files.

Note: Actor, Director and Producer supports multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple subnodes.

== Publisher ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Publisher.

== Album ==

Displays subnodes for each Album for audio files. Each subnode consists of an Album (and associated Album Artist in parentheses) whose Files are displayed in the order in which they appear on the album. This is in contrast to the CDs that appear in the '''Locations''' node, which represent physical CDs.

Note: Incorrectly tagged compilation albums can appear as several individual albums all having the same name. This can be fixed by assigning the same Album name to all files on the Album and the same Album Artist to all the files on the Album.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]].

== Series ==

Displays subnodes for each Series for video files.

== Genre ==

Displays subnodes for each Genre.

Note: Genre support multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple Genre subnodes.

== Year ==

Displays subnodes for each Year. Subnodes consist of Decades and Years. This is often useful for selecting a mix of files from a certain era.

== Rating ==

Displays subnodes for each Rating. This is useful for selecting and re-rating all Files.

== Classification ==

Displays subnodes for each Classification tag: Tempo, Mood, Occasion, Quality. These are useful for reclassifying files via Drag and Drop.

== Files to Edit ==

This contains various nodes that help you locate Files that may have problems, inconsistencies that need to be corrected, or missing information. It is particularly useful when you are correcting the properties of your various Files. These nodes are a help to locate files that may need editing, but this may not be needed for all files displayed in these sub-nodes. It's up to the user to evaluate which files may need editing.
<blockquote>
=== Unknown Title, Artist, Producer, Actor, Composer, Conductor Album, Genre, Year and Rating ===

Displays Files that have no value defined for that specific tag.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|Editing File Properties]]

=== Unclassified Files ===

Displays all Files that don't have classifications such as Tempo, Mood, or Occasion defined.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|Editing File Properties]]

=== Unknown Artwork ===

Displays all Files which have no Artwork associated with the File.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Editing Arwork]]

=== Multiple Artist Albums ===

Displays all Albums and associated Files that have a common Album name, but no common Album Artist value. This usually occurs when some sort of typo has occurred, or if an Album is a compilation by multiple artists, but files haven't been given a common Album Artist such as 'Various'.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]]

=== Ungrouped Multiple Artist Albums ===

Displays all Albums and associated Files that have a common Album name and Year, but no common Album Artist value. This usually occurs when some sort of typo has occurred, or if an Album is a compilation by multiple artists, but files haven't been given a common Album Artist such as 'Various'.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]]

=== Dead Links ===

This displays Files in the MediaMonkey Library that cannot be found because they've been deleted, moved or renamed resulting in MediaMonkey have the file with an non-existent Path in the MediaMonkey Library. If the File was intentionally deleted, you can delete the File from the MediaMonkey Library. If the File wasn't intentionally deleted, you should try to retrieve the file via '''File > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]]''' from the Main Menu. Dead Links excludes files that are on unavailable media like a disconnected network drive, use the Disconnected node in that case.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|Updating the Library]]

=== Disconnected ===

This displays all files on media that has been disconnected media like a disconnected USB drive or network share. This will also show when drives with changed driveID like when you replace a drive or when you reinstall Windows. You can remove the drive if those files are no longer available or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}#Manually_Re-assign_Drive|Manually Re-assign Drive]].

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|Updating the Library]]

=== Unanalyzed Volume ===

This displays files that either have unknown [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Track Volume]] and/or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Album Volume]].

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Leveling]]

=== Unorganized Files ===

This displays Files that have paths/filenames that don't match the desired path/filename format set as Auto-Organize rules (Gold only) under '''Tools > Options > Auto-Organize''' from the Main Menu.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing_Filenames}}#Auto-Organize_Files|Organizing Files and Folders]]

=== DB / Tag Mismatches ===

This displays all Files for which Tags do not match the File Information contained within the MediaMonkey Library. This may occur if you've enabled Infer File Properties (under Tools > Options > Library from the Main Menu) when adding files to the library, if v1 and v2 tags do not match, or if tags for a specific File haven't be updated properly due to improperly formed or non-standard tag formats. When selecting this node loading may take a long time depending on the size of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] as each files tags in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] will be read and compared against the tag values in the MediaMonkey Library.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Synchronizing Your Tags}}|Update Tags]]

=== Duplicate Titles ===

This displays all Files that have duplicate Titles. This is useful when you're removing duplicates from your collection. Besides duplicate Files these Files can also be different files that happen to have the same Title or the same file from different Albums.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]]

=== Duplicate Titles/Artists ===

This displays all Files that have duplicate Title and Artist values. This is useful when you're removing duplicates from your collection. Besides duplicate Files these Files can also be different files that happen to be copies of the same file on different Albums.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]]

=== Duplicate Content ===

This displays all Files that are identical to one another in terms of the audio content (tags and other metadata are ignored). This requires files to be analyzed for duplicates.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]].
</blockquote>

== Other Media Tree Nodes ==

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing node]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders / Pinned / Devices & Services]]

{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:Library

2025-11-14T01:41:03Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Navigating the Library]] > Media Tree: Collections

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{{WebHelpHeader|Media Tree: Collections}}

== Introduction ==

The MediaMonkey library consists of all of the Media Files you've [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|scanned]] into MediaMonkey organized and customized into [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]]. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]] can consist of the entire library, or subsets of the library, each displaying in a customized manner. For example you can have one [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] for Classical Music that displays content by composer and another for Children's Music that displays by Album.

The contents of each [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] can be organized by various subnodes in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. The subnodes are useful for browsing your [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] based on attributes such as Location, Title, Artist, Album, Genre, etc, or for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|making changes to a File Properties]] by dragging and dropping it between subnodes.

== Settings ==

Use the ⋮ Menu button in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] to enable:
* ''Show all subnodes'' if you wish to see the different Artists in the Artist node, the different Genres in the Genre node, etc.
* ''Scroll to match when typing in the tree'' if you want to quickly jump to a certain node in the [WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] you can type when the [WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] is active to jump to the node. For example with Artists expanded you can quickly jump to a specific Artist by starting to type that Artists name.
* ''Focus tree nodes when browsing'' when you want MediaMonkey select the node in the [WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] corresponding to what is shown in the Filelisting when using features like ''Find more from same'' (found in the right click Context Menu of media files).
* You can also ''Collapse the tree'' from here.

You can create/edit and enabled/disable Collections from showing in the [WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] under '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu.

== All files ==

All Files will display all the files in the Collection, it has no sub-nodes to filter files.

== Location ==

Location displays Files in the MediaMonkey Library based on their physical location--any folder or physical media containing a file in the MediaMonkey Library will show up here. The subnodes are:
<blockquote style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr">
=== Local Storage ===

Displays any folders on the hard disk containing Files that are in the library. This is useful if you want to move/consolidate Files within a folder to a different location.

=== CD ===

Displays any physical CDs which you have added to the library (note that this is different from the '''Album''' node, which shows Files grouped by the Album that they appear on--regardless of whether the physical CD has been added to the Library). If you select a CD, but the CD is not inserted, then the Files are greyed out.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding CDs to the Library}}|Adding CDs to the Library]]

=== Network ===

Functions similarly to the Local Storage view -- it displays any folders on the network containing Files that are in the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Media Servers ===

Displays and files found on UPnP servers that have been added to the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Services ===

Content synced from services like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Spotify]] will be show in their respective Location sub-node.
</blockquote>

== Artists, Album Artists, Contributing Artists, Composer and Conductor ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Artist, Album Artist, Composer and Conductor values for audio files. Artists will display all Artist and Album Artist values in the Collection, whereas Contributing Artists will show only the Artist values in the Collection.

Note: Artists, Album Artists, Composer and Conductor supports multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple subnodes.

== Actors, Directors and Producers ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Actor, Director and Producer values for video files.

Note: Actor, Director and Producer supports multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple subnodes.

== Publisher ==

Displays subnodes for the respective Publisher.

== Album ==

Displays subnodes for each Album for audio files. Each subnode consists of an Album (and associated Album Artist in parentheses) whose Files are displayed in the order in which they appear on the album. This is in contrast to the CDs that appear in the '''Locations''' node, which represent physical CDs.

Note: Incorrectly tagged compilation albums can appear as several individual albums all having the same name. This can be fixed by assigning the same Album name to all files on the Album and the same Album Artist to all the files on the Album.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]].

== Series ==

Displays subnodes for each Series for video files.

== Genre ==

Displays subnodes for each Genre.

Note: Genre support multiple values, which means that any given file can appear in multiple Genre subnodes.

== Year ==

Displays subnodes for each Year. Subnodes consist of Decades and Years. This is often useful for selecting a mix of files from a certain era.

== Rating ==

Displays subnodes for each Rating. This is useful for selecting and re-rating all Files.

== Classification ==

Displays subnodes for each Classification tag: Tempo, Mood, Occasion, Quality. These are useful for reclassifying files via Drag and Drop.

== Files to Edit ==

This contains various nodes that help you locate Files that may have problems, inconsistencies that need to be corrected, or missing information. It is particularly useful when you are correcting the properties of your various Files. These nodes are a help to locate files that may need editing, but this may not be needed for all files displayed in these sub-nodes. It's up to the user to evaluate which files may need editing.
<blockquote>
=== Unknown Title, Artist, Producer, Actor, Composer, Conductor Album, Genre, Year and Rating ===

Displays Files that have no value defined for that specific tag.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|Editing File Properties]]

=== Unclassified Files ===

Displays all Files that don't have classifications such as Tempo, Mood, or Occasion defined.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|Editing File Properties]]

=== Unknown Artwork ===

Displays all Files which have no Artwork associated with the File.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Editing Arwork]]

=== Multiple Artist Albums ===

Displays all Albums and associated Files that have a common Album name, but no common Album Artist value. This usually occurs when some sort of typo has occurred, or if an Album is a compilation by multiple artists, but files haven't been given a common Album Artist such as 'Various'.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]]

=== Ungrouped Multiple Artist Albums ===

Displays all Albums and associated Files that have a common Album name and Year, but no common Album Artist value. This usually occurs when some sort of typo has occurred, or if an Album is a compilation by multiple artists, but files haven't been given a common Album Artist such as 'Various'.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Artists]]

=== Dead Links ===

This displays Files in the MediaMonkey Library that cannot be found because they've been deleted, moved or renamed resulting in MediaMonkey have the file with an non-existent Path in the MediaMonkey Library. If the File was intentionally deleted, you can delete the File from the MediaMonkey Library. If the File wasn't intentionally deleted, you should try to retrieve the file via '''File > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]]''' from the Main Menu. Dead Links excludes files that are on unavailable media like a disconnected network drive, use the Disconnected node in that case.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|Updating the Library]]

=== Disconnected ===

This displays all files on media that has been disconnected media like a disconnected USB drive or network share. This will also show when drives with changed driveID like when you replace a drive or when you reinstall Windows. You can remove the drive if those files are no longer available or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}#Manually_Re-assign_Drive|Manually Re-assign Drive]].

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|Updating the Library]]

=== Unanalyzed Volume ===

This displays files that either have unknown [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Track Volume]] and/or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Album Volume]].

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Leveling]]

=== Unorganized Files ===

This displays Files that have paths/filenames that don't match the desired path/filename format set as Auto-Organize rules (Gold only) under '''Tools > Options > Auto-Organize''' from the Main Menu.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing_Filenames}}#Auto-Organize_Files|Organizing Files and Folders]]

=== DB / Tag Mismatches ===

This displays all Files for which Tags do not match the File Information contained within the MediaMonkey Library. This may occur if you've enabled Infer File Properties (under Tools > Options > Library from the Main Menu) when adding files to the library, if v1 and v2 tags do not match, or if tags for a specific File haven't be updated properly due to improperly formed or non-standard tag formats. When selecting this node loading may take a long time depending on the size of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] as each files tags in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] will be read and compared against the tag values in the MediaMonkey Library.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Synchronizing Your Tags}}|Update Tags]]

=== Duplicate Titles ===

This displays all Files that have duplicate Titles. This is useful when you're removing duplicates from your collection. Besides duplicate Files these Files can also be different files that happen to have the same Title or the same file from different Albums.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]]

=== Duplicate Titles/Artists ===

This displays all Files that have duplicate Title and Artist values. This is useful when you're removing duplicates from your collection. Besides duplicate Files these Files can also be different files that happen to be copies of the same file on different Albums.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]]

=== Duplicate Content ===

This displays all Files that are identical to one another in terms of the audio content (tags and other metadata are ignored). This requires files to be analyzed for duplicates.

See: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Deleting Duplicates]].
</blockquote>

== Other Media Tree Nodes ==

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing node]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders / Pinned / Devices & Services]]

{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:Playlists

2025-10-24T16:54:08Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Navigating the Library]] > Media Tree: Playlists

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{{WebHelpHeader|Playlists}}
The Playlists node contains all [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]] that are part of your MediaMonkey Library. [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlists]] in this node can be organized hierarchically. You can Drag & Drop [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlist]] onto another [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlist]] to make it a child node or drag & drop them anywhere else within the Playlists node to organize the Playlists. The parent [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlist]] will not inherit the child playlist nodes files. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]] can be configured to get files from other playlists. Deleting a parent [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlist]] will also remove all its child [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlists]] from the MediaMonkey Library.

Note that [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlist]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]] are stored within the MediaMonkey database, if you wish to use these [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlist]] within another application, you must [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists|export]] them.

== Playlists ==

[[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] are simply collections of files arranged to play in a predefined order. When you add files to the Library, [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}#Working_with_Playlists_files|a playlist is created by default]], showing all of the songs that have been imported at that time. If you've added playlist files from your PC through [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|scanning]] into your MediaMonkey Library, these will automatically appear in the ''Playlists > Imported Playlists'' node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]].

== AutoPlaylists ==

[[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]] are collections of songs that are created dynamically based on a chosen set of criteria. As new Tracks are added to the Library or changed, AutoPlaylists adjust dynamically so that any new Tracks that match the chosen criteria are added, and others that no longer match the criteria are removed.

== 'Playing' list vs Playlists ==

The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|'Playing' list]] is a playlist used by the MediaMonkey Player. If you play a [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlists]] the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|'Playing' list]] maintains no connection to that [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlists]]. So any changes you make in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|'Playing' list]] are not saved back to the [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists|Playlists]] and vice versa.

== Other Media Tree Nodes ==

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing node]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collections]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders / Pinned / Devices & Services]]

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Using Playlists]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|Using AutoPlaylists]]
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists|Exporting Playlists]]
{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:Upgrading to the Gold Version

2025-10-15T15:43:10Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > MediaMonkey Gold

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{{WebHelpHeader|MediaMonkey Gold Features}}

== Registering your License ==

To unlock the Gold features in MediaMonkey you need to enter your License. Use '''MediaMonkey Gold''' ''(only shown when using the free version)'' from the Main Menu to enter your License. '''Help > About''' from the Main Menu will show what License you're using. Make sure to '''copy & paste''' both the '''License Username''' ''(usually full name)'' and '''License Key''' exactly as provided ''(both are case-sensitive)''.
[[File:Wiki-MM5 Register MediaMonkey Gold.jpg|426px|center|Register MediaMonkey Gold window]]
*To retrieve your License online, see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ Knowledge Base: Retrieve a Lost License Key]
*If your License is invalid, see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/mediamonkey-license-key-usage/ Knowledge Base: How to use a License Key (it’s not working)?]

== Gold Licenses ==

MediaMonkey offers two types of Licenses:
* A version License which is only valid for all releases of that version. So a 2024.x License is valid for all releases of MediaMonkey 2024, including 2024.0.1, 2024.1, 2024.2, etc., but not MediaMonkey 2025.
* A Lifetime License, which is valid for the current version of MediaMonkey and future versions of MediaMonkey. So a Lifetime License is valid for MediaMonkey 2024, 2025, etc.

== Gold Features ==

The standard version of MediaMonkey is free for personal use, however, the more advanced Gold version adds a range of functionality for more serious collectors. Some of the added features included with MediaMonkey Gold are:

*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Custom Collections]]''', allow you to set up Collections of music (e.g. Kids Music, Comedies, etc.) or videos that can be managed independently.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Auto-Conversion]] Customization''', Auto-Conversion converts files on-the-fly from an unsupported format as they are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|synced]] to a portable device or shared with a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|UPnP/DLNA client]]. In addition, it can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|level volume]] on-the-fly. MediaMonkey Gold users can change the Auto-Conversion settings.
*'''Custom [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|MP3 Encoding]] settings''', allows you to change the settings for MP3 encoding. MP3 encoding/decoding itself is free.
*'''Unlimited [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Chromecast/DLNA Casting and DLNA streaming]]''', the free version is limited to 30 minutes of casting/streaming.
*'''Secure [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping]]''' - Copies your CDs with the greatest accuracy possible, and compares them to an AccurateRip database to verify integrity.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tag]]''' limit raised from 20 to 100 files at a time and the restriction of 1 fingerprint per second lifted.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Lyrics & Artwork]]''' lookup can be automatically saved to the tags.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Automated Organization]]''' - Allows you to set up custom rules for re-organizing files in the background.
*'''Automatic [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Analysis]]''' will automatically analyze volume for any files with unknown Track or Album Volume in the background.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Files]]''' moved or renamed outside of MediaMonkey.
*'''High-performance''' [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|ripping]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|volume leveling]], and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|conversion]], utilizing multiple CPU cores set under '''Tools > Options > Performance''' from the Main menu.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Sleep}}|Sleep Timer]]''', which allows you to automatically end playback after a set period.

For more information visit: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/windows#gold MediaMonkey Gold Information] or [http://www.mediamonkey.com/register/ Buy MediaMonkey] .

== Notes ==

* The License Username and License Key are case sensitive.
* The License Username will be provided along side the License Key. It usually is your full name and not the forum/support or purchase site username.
* Only a 5.x or Lifetime License will work with MediaMonkey 5.
* You can lookup your License as described here: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ Knowledge Base: Retrieve a Lost License Key]

{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:Upgrading to the Gold Version

2025-10-14T15:39:38Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > MediaMonkey Gold

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{{WebHelpHeader|MediaMonkey Gold Features}}

== Registering your License ==

To unlock the Gold features in MediaMonkey you need to enter your License. Use '''MediaMonkey Gold''' ''(only shown when using the free version)'' from the Main Menu to enter your License. '''Help > About''' from the Main Menu will show what License you're using. Make sure to '''copy & paste''' both the '''License Username''' ''(usually full name)'' and '''License Key''' exactly as provided ''(both are case-sensitive)''.
[[File:Wiki-MM5 Register MediaMonkey Gold.jpg|426px|center|Register MediaMonkey Gold window]]
*To retrieve your License online, see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ Knowledge Base: Retrieve a Lost License Key]
*If your License is invalid, see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/mediamonkey-license-key-usage/ Knowledge Base: How to use a License Key (it’s not working)?]

== Gold Licenses ==

MediaMonkey offers two types of Licenses:
* A version License which is only valid for all releases of that version. So a 2024.x License is valid for all releases of MediaMonkey 2024, including 2024.0.1, 2024.1, 2024.2, etc., but not MediaMonkey 2025.
* A Lifetime License, which is valid for the current version of MediaMonkey and future versions of MediaMonkey. So a Lifetime License is valid for MediaMonkey 2024, 2025, etc.

== Gold Features ==

The standard version of MediaMonkey is free for personal use, however, the more advanced Gold version adds a range of functionality for more serious collectors. Some of the added features included with MediaMonkey Gold are:

*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Custom Collections]]''', allow you to set up Collections of music (e.g. Kids Music, Comedies, etc.) or videos that can be managed independently.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Auto-Conversion]] Customization''', Auto-Conversion converts files on-the-fly from an unsupported format as they are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|synced]] to a portable device or shared with a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|UPnP/DLNA client]]. In addition, it can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|level volume]] on-the-fly. MediaMonkey Gold users can change the Auto-Conversion settings.
*'''Custom [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|MP3 Encoding]] settings''', allows you to change the settings for MP3 encoding. MP3 encoding/decoding itself is free.
*'''Unlimited [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Chromecast/DLNA Casting and DLNA streaming]]''', the free version is limited to 30 minutes of casting/streaming.
*'''Secure [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping]]''' - Copies your CDs with the greatest accuracy possible, and compares them to an AccurateRip database to verify integrity.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tag]]''' limit raised from 20 to 100 files at a time and the restriction of 1 fingerprint per second lifted.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Lyrics & Artwork]]''' lookup can be automatically saved to the tags.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Automated Organization]]''' - Allows you to set up custom rules for re-organizing files in the background.
*'''Automatic [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Analysis]]''' will automatically analyze volume for any files with unknown Track or Album Volume in the background.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Files]]''' moved or renamed outside of MediaMonkey.
*'''High-performance''' [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|ripping]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|volume leveling]], and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|conversion]], utilizing multiple CPU cores set under '''Tools > Options > Performance''' from the Main menu.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Sleep}}|Sleep Timer]]''', which allows you to automatically end playback after a set period.

For more information visit: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/windows#Gold MediaMonkey Gold Information] or [http://www.mediamonkey.com/register/ Buy MediaMonkey] .

== Notes ==

* The License Username and License Key are case sensitive.
* The License Username will be provided along side the License Key. It usually is your full name and not the forum/support or purchase site username.
* Only a 5.x or Lifetime License will work with MediaMonkey 5.
* You can lookup your License as described here: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ Knowledge Base: Retrieve a Lost License Key]

{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:Upgrading to the Gold Version

2025-10-14T15:04:25Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > MediaMonkey Gold

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{{WebHelpHeader|MediaMonkey Gold Features}}

== Registering your License ==

To unlock the Gold features in MediaMonkey you need to enter your License. Use '''MediaMonkey Gold''' ''(only shown when using the free version)'' from the Main Menu to enter your License. '''Help > About''' from the Main Menu will show what License you're using. Make sure to '''copy & paste''' both the '''License Username''' ''(usually full name)'' and '''License Key''' exactly as provided ''(both are case-sensitive)''.
[[File:Wiki-MM5 Register MediaMonkey Gold.jpg|426px|center|Register MediaMonkey Gold window]]
*To retrieve your License online, see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ Knowledge Base: Retrieve a Lost License Key]
*If your License is invalid, see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/mediamonkey-license-key-usage/ Knowledge Base: How to use a License Key (it’s not working)?]

== Gold Licenses ==

MediaMonkey offers two types of Licenses:
* A version License which is only valid for all releases of that version. So a 2024.x License is valid for all releases of MediaMonkey 2024, including 2024.0.1, 2024.1, 2024.2, etc., but not MediaMonkey 2025.
* A Lifetime License, which is valid for the current version of MediaMonkey and future versions of MediaMonkey. So a Lifetime License is valid for MediaMonkey 2024, 2025, etc.

== Gold Features ==

The standard version of MediaMonkey is free for personal use, however, the more advanced Gold version adds a range of functionality for more serious collectors. Some of the added features included with MediaMonkey Gold are:

*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Custom Collections]]''', allow you to set up Collections of music (e.g. Kids Music, Comedies, etc.) or videos that can be managed independently.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Auto-Conversion]] Customization''', Auto-Conversion converts files on-the-fly from an unsupported format as they are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|synced]] to a portable device or shared with a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|UPnP/DLNA client]]. In addition, it can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|level volume]] on-the-fly. MediaMonkey Gold users can change the Auto-Conversion settings.
*'''Custom [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|MP3 Encoding]] settings''', allows you to change the settings for MP3 encoding. MP3 encoding/decoding itself is free.
*'''Unlimited [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Chromecast/DLNA Casting and DLNA streaming]]''', the free version is limited to 30 minutes of casting/streaming.
*'''Secure [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping]]''' - Copies your CDs with the greatest accuracy possible, and compares them to an AccurateRip database to verify integrity.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tag]]''' limit raised from 20 to 100 files at a time and the restriction of 1 fingerprint per second lifted.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Lyrics & Artwork]]''' lookup can be automatically saved to the tags.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Automated Organization]]''' - Allows you to set up custom rules for re-organizing files in the background.
*'''Automatic [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Analysis]]''' will automatically analyze volume for any files with unknown Track or Album Volume in the background.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Files]]''' moved or renamed outside of MediaMonkey.
*'''High-performance''' [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|ripping]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|volume leveling]], and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|conversion]], utilizing multiple CPU cores set under '''Tools > Options > Performance''' from the Main menu.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Sleep}}|Sleep Timer]]''', which allows you to automatically end playback after a set period.

For more information visit: [http://www.mediamonkey.com/Windows#Gold MediaMonkey Gold Information] or [http://www.mediamonkey.com/register/ Buy MediaMonkey] .

== Notes ==

* The License Username and License Key are case sensitive.
* The License Username will be provided along side the License Key. It usually is your full name and not the forum/support or purchase site username.
* Only a 5.x or Lifetime License will work with MediaMonkey 5.
* You can lookup your License as described here: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ Knowledge Base: Retrieve a Lost License Key]

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WebHelp:Volume Leveling

2025-07-04T16:30:59Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]] > Volume Leveling

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{{WebHelpHeader|Volume Leveling}}

== Introduction ==

Volume Leveling allows Files to be played back in MediaMonkey at a consistent volume level, so that you don't have to manually adjust the volume of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]] to compensate for some Files being recorded at higher/lower volumes than others. Leveling playback volume is generally accomplished by either:

#Leveling the playback volume of a file as it plays in MediaMonkey based on a (Replay Gain) volume leveling coefficient that has been previously calculated. Note that distinct coefficients are used for per File, and Per Album, so that Playback can be set to occur at a steady volume per Track, or per Album (to preserve the intended volume fluctuations between Files on an album).
#Leveling the file volume of the source file so that it plays back at level volume on any player. This permanently modifies the file and can be accomplished losslessly (for MP3 files only) or lossily (for all files).

For more information on these approaches, see: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Basic Concepts}}|Basic Concepts: Volume Leveling]]

== Volume Leveling Settings ==

Use '''Tools > Options > Volume Leveling''' from the Main Menu to configure the volume leveling settings in MediaMonkey

[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Volume Leveling.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Volume Leveling settings|MediaMonkey Options Volume Leveling settings]]

* Target volume levels:
** ''Level playback / sync volume'' can be set to ''per Track'' or ''per Album'' depending on your preference. With per Track all files will play at the same volume, whereas per Album volume variances between files on an Album are preserved.
** ''Level playback volume to'' enables level playback in MediaMonkey using the Track Volume or Album Volume value in the files tags. 89dB is the default value, generally values up to 95dB work without problems. This setting requires files to have been volume analyzed.
** ''Target volume for leveling tracks'' sets the volume used when using ''Level track volume'', 89dB is the default value.
** ''Level ripped tracks'' sets if files should be leveled per Track or per Album when you [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Rip]] them from an Audio CD.
** ''Target volume for leveling tracks'' sets the volume used when using ''Level track volume''.
** ''Target volume for ripping Audio CDs'' sets the volume used when using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping]] an Audio CD with the option to ''Level Track volume'' is enabled in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Rip]] dialog, 89dB is the default value.
** ''Clipping prevention'' will try to avoid clipping by limiting the volume adjustment when clipping is detected.
* General:
** ''Only analyze files with unknown Leveling Adjustment'' will only analyze those files selected to be analyzed that have unknown Track Volume and/or Album Volume.
** ''When analyzing Track volume, also analyze Album volume'' will also analyze the Album Volume. This is needed if you're playing files with volume leveling per Album. Album Volume is only calculated if an Album has more than 1 file and when all files on the Album are selected for Volume Analysis.
** ''Automatically analyze volume of unanalyzed files'' will do volume analysis in the background for any files with unknown Track or Album Volume ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold feature]]).

*'''Tools > Options > Performance''' from the Main Menu has a setting to set how many CPU cores MediaMonkey is allowed to use during ''Volume analysis'' ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold feature]]).

== Leveling Playback Volume ==

To level the playback volume of a file as it plays in MediaMonkey:
#First make sure that all tracks have a volume leveling coefficient (also known as a Replay Gain tag). Select all of your Files and click '''Tools > Analyze Volume''' from the Main Menu. This will take some time as each File will be individually analyzed and (per Track and per Album) volume adjustment coefficients will be calculated for each File/Album (displayed as a deviation from the 'Target volume for playback'). Note that per-Album coefficients are only calculated when all files on an album are selected to be analyzed. Once calculated, volume leveling coefficients are viewable in Properties or in the tracklist. You can change the default settings via '''Tools > Options > Volume Leveling'''. Note: If you have [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold]], the volume leveling options allows you to automate volume analysis so that it occurs in the background by enabling ''Automatically analyze volume of unanalyzed files''. This can be done for Audio, Video, or both Audio and Video files.
#Use '''Play > Level playback volume''' from the Main Menu. This will cause the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]] to adjust the volume level using the 'per Track'/'per Album' coefficient depending on configuration (for 'per Album' leveling, Track Volume is used if Album Volume is unknown).

== Leveling Track Volume ==

To losslessly level the volume of MP3 Files already in the library:

#Configure the ''Target volume level for leveling tracks'' to the desired volume under '''Tools > Options > Volume Leveling''' from the Main Menu.
#Select all of the Files you wish to level and click '''Tools > Level Track Volume'''. This will take some time as each file will be individually analyzed, and the volume will then be adjusted so that the file(s) can play back leveled on any player.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Confirmation Level Track Volume.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Level Track Volume confirmation|MediaMonkey Level Track Volume confirmation]] 

To level the volume of files when [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping a CD]], or converting between audio formats (note that this is a lossy operation--the newly created files will not be exact replicas):

#Configure the ''Target volume level for ripping Audio CDs'' and ''Target volume level for leveling tracks'' to the desired volume via '''Tools > Options > Volume Leveling'''.
#Enable the ''Level volume'' checkbox in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Rip]] dialog or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Convert Files]] dialog.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping Tracks from CDs]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Convert Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Basic Concepts}}|Basic Concepts: Volume Leveling]]

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WebHelp:Exporting Tracks

2025-06-17T21:18:59Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Sync Files to Portable Devices

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync Files to Portable Devices}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) with [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] devices, [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads, iPods]] and other MP3 Players connected via USB, and USB Storage/Memory Cards/Internal Locations/Network Storage to your PC. MediaMonkey can also do [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]] started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. Media files that are in formats that aren't supported by the device can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|converted on the fly]], and Track Volumes can be leveled for synced files.

=== Preparing your Media Files ===

Sync will have the best result if your media files are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|well tagged]], have the correct [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], and have [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|multiple Artist Albums]] tagged correctly. If you're syncing to a device that supports Replay Gain like [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices (MediaMonkey supports Apple Sound Check on Sync) you may want to make sure your files had their [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]].

=== How to Start Sync ===

Connect your device to your PC and MediaMonkey should recognize it ([[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]]) and automatically create a Device Profile for your device. This Device Profile is used to manage the settings for Syncing media files to your device. You can access your device in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. MediaMonkey creates a Device Profile for each memory in the device. For example an [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] device with an SD card inserted will have a Device Profile for the internal memory ''(on the device)'' and the external memory ''(the SD card)''. You can sync to either or all Device Profiles for a device.

From the device sub-node it is possible to view/edit/delete/copy media files on the device (depending on the device and the plug-in used), and if the device has its own database, to update the device database. Note that files that appear in this node are ''not'' part of the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Basics of Synchronization ===

There are 2 types of Synchronization:
*Automatic Synchronization (Auto-Sync): This is the simplest and most powerful means of device synchronization. Choosing this option syncs the Sync List to your device while also being able to delete files not in the sync selection from the device.
*Manual Synchronization: This is for one-time operations where you want to manually sync a selected Playlist or set of files to the device.

== Manual Synchronization ==

Select some files and right click on them or right click on a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]] in the Media Tree and use ''Send To'' from the Context Menu. Select the device you want to Sync the selected files or Playlist to and that selection will be synced according to the Sync settings (see Auto-Sync below) in the Device Profile for that device. This won't delete other files already on the device (use Auto-Sync for that). Any files that were manually synced will be removed by Auto-Sync unless the files are on the Sync List.

== Auto-Sync ==

Auto-Sync will sync the content you select in the Sync List to your device according to the settings in the Device Profile. [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses these settings as well when doing a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]]. The important setting is selecting what should be synced on the ''Sync list (Library --> Device)'' tab. The Device Profile can be accessed through the [[WebHelp:My Computer#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] node in the [[WebHelp:Exploring Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] and has the following settings:

=== Summary ===

On the '''Summary''' tab of the Device Profile there are a couple of settings on how MediaMonkey interacts with the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Summary.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Summary tab]] 
* Click on the device name if you want to edit the name MediaMonkey displays for the device.
* ''Scan as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will scan for files on the device when you connect the device. Scanning will otherwise take place when needed by MediaMonkey.
*'' Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will automatically start Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected to your PC. This is useful if you generally don't modify the Sync List or other settings in the Device Profile.
* ''Automatically unmount device after Auto-Sync'' (available for certain devices), when enabled will unmount the device from your computer.

=== Sync List (Library --> Device) ===

The Sync List can be accessed on the '''Sync list (Library --> Device)''' tab of the Device Profile. This is where you select what should be synced from your MediaMonkey Library to the device. If you don't select anything Sync will still run, but won't Sync any content to your device. You can select:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Device.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync List to Device tab]] 
* An entire [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]], or specific selections within a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] like an Artist, Genre, Subscription or Series to be synced to the device.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] to be synced to the device. Auto-Sync will select all files selected through any selection in a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] or a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]].
For:
* ''Audio'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can enable:
** ''Sync random subset of selected files up to target capacity'', which is useful if the Sync List selection exceeds the device's storage capacity. When enabled a random selection of files from the Sync List selection will be synced. Sync random subset has 2 additional settings:
*** ''Sync higher-rated tracks more often'' will use Rating to sync higher rated files more often when syncing a random subset.
*** ''Reserve xx MB of free space'' will allow you to keep some space free if your Sync List selection exceeds the device storage capacity and you're doing a random sync.
* ''Video'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed videos.
* ''Podcast'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed episodes.
The last settings pertain to what MediaMonkey should delete from the device on Auto-Sync.
* Enable ''Delete other files and playlists from xxx'' if you want MediaMonkey to delete files from the device during Auto-Sync. There are 2 options for deleting files:
** ''Unselected Library files'' will delete any files not on the Sync List selection that are in the MediaMonkey Library. This for example won't delete any files you have removed from MediaMonkey.
** ''All other media files'' will remove all media files from the device that aren't on the Sync List selection. This includes files not in the MediaMonkey Library that are found on the device. This option is needed if you want Auto-Sync to remove files from the device that you have removed from the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'', this is recommended to be enabled so that you can confirm file deletions before they're deleted from the device. There is no undo of file deletions done by Auto-Sync.

=== Sync Profile ===

The '''Sync Profile''' tab of the Device Profile contains settings on how MediaMonkey should sync files to the device.

==== Auto-Conversion ====

[[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] (Rules, Supported Formats and Level Volume) will allow you to convert files in your MediaMonkey Library not supported by the device to a format that is supported by the device. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] is fully explained [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|here]].

==== Tagging ====

In the tagging section you can have MediaMonkey change a few things like Artwork and multi-value fields for the synced files (doesn't affect the media files on your computer).[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Devices Profile Sync Profile Tagging.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging settings|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging settings]] 
* ''Sync all Artwork files to folders'', when enabled MediaMonkey will create Artwork images according to the preferences you set. This includes creating Artwork files for files with embedded Artwork on your computer. Select this if your device doesn't support embedded Artwork''
* ''Copy Artwork to file tags'', when enabled MediaMonkey will embed Artwork into the synced files. This includes embedding Artwork saved as Artwork files for files on your computer. Embedded Artwork generally gives less trouble when supported, but uses more space as the Artwork is saved in each Media File.
* '' Remove artwork from tags if larger than xxx KB'', when enabled will remove embedded Artwork when exceeds the user set size limit. This is useful if you have large Artworks embedded, but lack storage capacity on the device.
* ''Convert artwork to'' will convert Artwork to a specific type when enabled.
** ''Max. resolution'' will resize Artwork when larger than the set limit when enabled. This can be useful when using with devices (like car stereos) that support Artwork up-to a certain size.
* ''Use only the first Genre when multiple Genre's exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Genre values.
* ''Use only the first value when multiple Artists / Composers exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Artist or Composer values.
* ''Force files to resync whenever the source file has changed (slower)'', enable this if you use third party players on Android. MediaMonkey will always resync metadata when it's changed, but only will update the file on device with this enabled. Enabling this option may slow Sync down as any changed files will be resynced.

==== Manage Settings ====

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings.jpg|711px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings]] 
* '''Lookup Settings''' will take you to the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/ MediaMonkey Addons website] so you can try to find a Device Profile for your device.
* '''Import Settings''' allows you to import an exported Device Profile.
* '''Export Settings''' allows you to export the settings of the current Device Profile. Note that Sync List settings are not included in the exported Device Profile.
* '''Reset Settings''' allows you to reset the Device Profile settings to their defaults.

==== File Locations ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices as Apple uses its own filenaming convention and some Android devices)'' Under File Locations you can set how MediaMonkey should store the Media Files it syncs on the device. There are individual settings per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]] and you can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]] to configure.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations.jpg|712px|center|Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations]] 
* ''Enforce use of the sync mask for files already on xxxx'' will rename files on the device according to the file naming settings, but this can slow Auto-Sync if lots of files have to be modified.
* ''Other locations on xxxx to scan for media files'', select which locations on the device MediaMonkey will scan for media files. This allows you to scan locations with files synced/copied/downloaded with other applications and will be compared with the Sync List to determine what files MediaMonkey needs to Sync during Auto-Sync.

==== Playlists ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' In the Playlist section you can set which additional Playlists should be synced and how Playlists should be created on the device. Generally the default settings will work, but if the device can't read the Playlists you may need to adjust the settings. Refer to the manufacturers documentation as to what Playlists are supported by the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists.jpg|714px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists]]

=== Sync List (Device --> Library) ===

On the Sync List (Device --> Library tab) ''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' you can configure MediaMonkey to sync content from your device to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library.jpg|657px|center|MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library]] 
* ''Auto-sync playlists and new files from device to the PC'' will sync Playlists created and/or edited on the device and any media files on the device not in the MediaMonkey Library to the MediaMonkey Library. You can select which folders on the device to include in the sync of media files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Destination'' sets where files synced from the device to the MediaMonkey Library will be stored.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'' will show a confirmation before syncing any files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Auto-sync file metadata from the device to the PC'' will sync any tag changes made to files on the device back to the same files in the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Save Settings ===

Once you're done updating all the settings in the Device Profile click '''Apply''' in the Device Profile to save the changes. If you accidentally navigate away from the Device Profile MediaMonkey will prompt you to save the changes.

=== Auto-Sync ===

When your device is setup and the Sync List has been selected use '''Sync Now''' in the Device Profile to initiate Auto-Sync. MediaMonkey will now remove, update and sync new media files according to the settings in the Device Profile.
* Auto-Sync is only available when your device is connected via USB to your PC.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi Sync]] can't be initiated from MediaMonkey, it needs to be started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. It will run the same Sync as via USB, but more reliably for certain devices.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]] to be recognized by MediaMonkey.

== Disconnecting your Device ==

Make sure MediaMonkey has finished with the device before you try to disconnect the device. Some devices (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|non-iOS Apple]] and USB Storage devices) will have the option to ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree, whereas others (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple iOS]] devices) can be disconnected without safely removing first.

== Additional Android and Apple Device Instructions ==

Check out additional device specific instructions for:
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads and iPods]]

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|Help: MediaMonkey for Android Help]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Knowledge Base: USB Sync with Android / MP3 Players fails]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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WebHelp:Exporting Tracks

2025-06-11T19:24:34Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Sync Files to Portable Devices

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync Files to Portable Devices}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) with [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] devices, [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads, iPods]] and other MP3 Players connected via USB, and USB Storage/Memory Cards/Internal Locations/Network Storage to your PC. MediaMonkey can also do [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]] started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. Media files that are in formats that aren't supported by the device can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|converted on the fly]], and Track Volumes can be leveled for synced files.

=== Preparing your Media Files ===

Sync will have the best result if your media files are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|well tagged]], have the correct [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], and have [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|multiple Artist Albums]] tagged correctly. If you're syncing to a device that supports Replay Gain like [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices (MediaMonkey supports Apple Sound Check on Sync) you may want to make sure your files had their [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]].

=== How to Start Sync ===

Connect your device to your PC and MediaMonkey should recognize it ([[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]]) and automatically create a Device Profile for your device. This Device Profile is used to manage the settings for Syncing media files to your device. You can access your device in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. MediaMonkey creates a Device Profile for each memory in the device. For example an [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] device with an SD card inserted will have a Device Profile for the internal memory ''(on the device)'' and the external memory ''(the SD card)''. You can sync to either or all Device Profiles for a device.

From the device sub-node it is possible to view/edit/delete/copy media files on the device (depending on the device and the plug-in used), and if the device has its own database, to update the device database. Note that files that appear in this node are ''not'' part of the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Basics of Synchronization ===

There are 2 types of Synchronization:
*Automatic Synchronization (Auto-Sync): This is the simplest and most powerful means of device synchronization. Choosing this option syncs the Sync List to your device while also being able to delete files not in the sync selection from the device.
*Manual Synchronization: This is for one-time operations where you want to manually sync a selected Playlist or set of files to the device.

== Manual Synchronization ==

Select some files and right click on them or right click on a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]] in the Media Tree and use ''Send To'' from the Context Menu. Select the device you want to Sync the selected files or Playlist to and that selection will be synced according to the Sync settings (see Auto-Sync below) in the Device Profile for that device. This won't delete other files already on the device (use Auto-Sync for that). Any files that were manually synced will be removed by Auto-Sync unless the files are on the Sync List.

== Auto-Sync ==

Auto-Sync will sync the content you select in the Sync List to your device according to the settings in the Device Profile. [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses these settings as well when doing a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]]. The important setting is selecting what should be synced on the ''Sync list (Library --> Device)'' tab. The Device Profile can be accessed through the [[WebHelp:My Computer#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] node in the [[WebHelp:Exploring Tracks#Interface|Media Tree]] and has the following settings:

=== Summary ===

On the '''Summary''' tab of the Device Profile there are a couple of settings on how MediaMonkey interacts with the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Summary.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Summary tab]] 
* Click on the device name if you want to edit the name MediaMonkey displays for the device.
* ''Scan as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will scan for files on the device when you connect the device. Scanning will otherwise take place when needed by MediaMonkey.
*'' Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will automatically start Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected to your PC. This is useful if you generally don't modify the Sync List or other settings in the Device Profile.
* ''Automatically unmount device after Auto-Sync'' (available for certain devices), when enabled will unmount the device from your computer.

=== Sync List (Library --> Device) ===

The Sync List can be accessed on the '''Sync list (Library --> Device)''' tab of the Device Profile. This is where you select what should be synced from your MediaMonkey Library to the device. If you don't select anything Sync will still run, but won't Sync any content to your device. You can select:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Device.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync List to Device tab]] 
* An entire [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]], or specific selections within a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] like an Artist, Genre, Subscription or Series to be synced to the device.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] to be synced to the device. Auto-Sync will select all files selected through any selection in a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] or a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]].
For:
* ''Audio'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can enable:
** ''Sync random subset of selected files up to target capacity'', which is useful if the Sync List selection exceeds the device's storage capacity. When enabled a random selection of files from the Sync List selection will be synced. Sync random subset has 2 additional settings:
*** ''Sync higher-rated tracks more often'' will use Rating to sync higher rated files more often when syncing a random subset.
*** ''Reserve xx MB of free space'' will allow you to keep some space free if your Sync List selection exceeds the device storage capacity and you're doing a random sync.
* ''Video'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed videos.
* ''Podcast'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed episodes.
The last settings pertain to what MediaMonkey should delete from the device on Auto-Sync.
* Enable ''Delete other files and playlists from xxx'' if you want MediaMonkey to delete files from the device during Auto-Sync. There are 2 options for deleting files:
** ''Unselected Library files'' will delete any files not on the Sync List selection that are in the MediaMonkey Library. This for example won't delete any files you have removed from MediaMonkey.
** ''All other media files'' will remove all media files from the device that aren't on the Sync List selection. This includes files not in the MediaMonkey Library that are found on the device. This option is needed if you want Auto-Sync to remove files from the device that you have removed from the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'', this is recommended to be enabled so that you can confirm file deletions before they're deleted from the device. There is no undo of file deletions done by Auto-Sync.

=== Sync Profile ===

The '''Sync Profile''' tab of the Device Profile contains settings on how MediaMonkey should sync files to the device.

==== Auto-Conversion ====

[[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] (Rules, Supported Formats and Level Volume) will allow you to convert files in your MediaMonkey Library not supported by the device to a format that is supported by the device. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] is fully explained [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|here]].

==== Tagging ====

In the tagging section you can have MediaMonkey change a few things like Artwork and multi-value fields for the synced files (doesn't affect the media files on your computer).[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Devices Profile Sync Profile Tagging.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging settings|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging settings]] 
* ''Sync all Artwork files to folders'', when enabled MediaMonkey will create Artwork images according to the preferences you set. This includes creating Artwork files for files with embedded Artwork on your computer. Select this if your device doesn't support embedded Artwork''
* ''Copy Artwork to file tags'', when enabled MediaMonkey will embed Artwork into the synced files. This includes embedding Artwork saved as Artwork files for files on your computer. Embedded Artwork generally gives less trouble when supported, but uses more space as the Artwork is saved in each Media File.
* '' Remove artwork from tags if larger than xxx KB'', when enabled will remove embedded Artwork when exceeds the user set size limit. This is useful if you have large Artworks embedded, but lack storage capacity on the device.
* ''Convert artwork to'' will convert Artwork to a specific type when enabled.
** ''Max. resolution'' will resize Artwork when larger than the set limit when enabled. This can be useful when using with devices (like car stereos) that support Artwork up-to a certain size.
* ''Use only the first Genre when multiple Genre's exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Genre values.
* ''Use only the first value when multiple Artists / Composers exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Artist or Composer values.
* ''Force files to resync whenever the source file has changed (slower)'', enable this if you use third party players on Android. MediaMonkey will always resync metadata when it's changed, but only will update the file on device with this enabled. Enabling this option may slow Sync down as any changed files will be resynced.

==== Manage Settings ====

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings.jpg|711px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings]] 
* '''Lookup Settings''' will take you to the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/ MediaMonkey Addons website] so you can try to find a Device Profile for your device.
* '''Import Settings''' allows you to import an exported Device Profile.
* '''Export Settings''' allows you to export the settings of the current Device Profile. Note that Sync List settings are not included in the exported Device Profile.
* '''Reset Settings''' allows you to reset the Device Profile settings to their defaults.

==== File Locations ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices as Apple uses its own filenaming convention)'' Under File Locations you can set how MediaMonkey should store the Media Files it syncs on the device. There are individual settings per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]] and you can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]] to configure.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations.jpg|712px|center|Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations]] 
* ''Enforce use of the sync mask for files already on xxxx'' will rename files on the device according to the file naming settings, but this can slow Auto-Sync if lots of files have to be modified.
* ''Other locations on xxxx to scan for media files'', select which locations on the device MediaMonkey will scan for media files. This allows you to scan locations with files synced/copied/downloaded with other applications and will be compared with the Sync List to determine what files MediaMonkey needs to Sync during Auto-Sync.

==== Playlists ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' In the Playlist section you can set which additional Playlists should be synced and how Playlists should be created on the device. Generally the default settings will work, but if the device can't read the Playlists you may need to adjust the settings. Refer to the manufacturers documentation as to what Playlists are supported by the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists.jpg|714px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists]]

=== Sync List (Device --> Library) ===

On the Sync List (Device --> Library tab) ''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' you can configure MediaMonkey to sync content from your device to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library.jpg|657px|center|MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library]] 
* ''Auto-sync playlists and new files from device to the PC'' will sync Playlists created and/or edited on the device and any media files on the device not in the MediaMonkey Library to the MediaMonkey Library. You can select which folders on the device to include in the sync of media files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Destination'' sets where files synced from the device to the MediaMonkey Library will be stored.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'' will show a confirmation before syncing any files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Auto-sync file metadata from the device to the PC'' will sync any tag changes made to files on the device back to the same files in the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Save Settings ===

Once you're done updating all the settings in the Device Profile click '''Apply''' in the Device Profile to save the changes. If you accidentally navigate away from the Device Profile MediaMonkey will prompt you to save the changes.

=== Auto-Sync ===

When your device is setup and the Sync List has been selected use '''Sync Now''' in the Device Profile to initiate Auto-Sync. MediaMonkey will now remove, update and sync new media files according to the settings in the Device Profile.
* Auto-Sync is only available when your device is connected via USB to your PC.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi Sync]] can't be initiated from MediaMonkey, it needs to be started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. It will run the same Sync as via USB, but more reliably for certain devices.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]] to be recognized by MediaMonkey.

== Disconnecting your Device ==

Make sure MediaMonkey has finished with the device before you try to disconnect the device. Some devices (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|non-iOS Apple]] and USB Storage devices) will have the option to ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree, whereas others (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple iOS]] devices) can be disconnected without safely removing first.

== Additional Android and Apple Device Instructions ==

Check out additional device specific instructions for:
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads and iPods]]

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|Help: MediaMonkey for Android Help]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Knowledge Base: USB Sync with Android / MP3 Players fails]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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WebHelp:Exporting Tracks

2025-06-11T19:23:03Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Sync Files to Portable Devices

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync Files to Portable Devices}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) with [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] devices, [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads, iPods]] and other MP3 Players connected via USB, and USB Storage/Memory Cards/Internal Locations/Network Storage to your PC. MediaMonkey can also do [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]] started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. Media files that are in formats that aren't supported by the device can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|converted on the fly]], and Track Volumes can be leveled for synced files.

=== Preparing your Media Files ===

Sync will have the best result if your media files are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|well tagged]], have the correct [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], and have [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|multiple Artist Albums]] tagged correctly. If you're syncing to a device that supports Replay Gain like [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices (MediaMonkey supports Apple Sound Check on Sync) you may want to make sure your files had their [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]].

=== How to Start Sync ===

Connect your device to your PC and MediaMonkey should recognize it ([[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]]) and automatically create a Device Profile for your device. This Device Profile is used to manage the settings for Syncing media files to your device. You can access your device in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. MediaMonkey creates a Device Profile for each memory in the device. For example an [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] device with an SD card inserted will have a Device Profile for the internal memory ''(on the device)'' and the external memory ''(the SD card)''. You can sync to either or all Device Profiles for a device.

From the device sub-node it is possible to view/edit/delete/copy media files on the device (depending on the device and the plug-in used), and if the device has its own database, to update the device database. Note that files that appear in this node are ''not'' part of the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Basics of Synchronization ===

There are 2 types of Synchronization:
*Automatic Synchronization (Auto-Sync): This is the simplest and most powerful means of device synchronization. Choosing this option syncs the Sync List to your device while also being able to delete files not in the sync selection from the device.
*Manual Synchronization: This is for one-time operations where you want to manually sync a selected Playlist or set of files to the device.

== Manual Synchronization ==

Select some files and right click on them or right click on a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]] in the Media Tree and use ''Send To'' from the Context Menu. Select the device you want to Sync the selected files or Playlist to and that selection will be synced according to the Sync settings (see Auto-Sync below) in the Device Profile for that device. This won't delete other files already on the device (use Auto-Sync for that). Any files that were manually synced will be removed by Auto-Sync unless the files are on the Sync List.

== Auto-Sync ==

Auto-Sync will sync the content you select in the Sync List to your device according to the settings in the Device Profile. [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses these settings as well when doing a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]]. The important setting is selecting what should be synced on the ''Sync list (Library --> Device)'' tab. The Device Profile can be accessed through the [[WebHelp:My Computer|Devices & Services]] node in the [[WebHelp:Exploring Tracks|Media Tree]] and has the following settings:

=== Summary ===

On the '''Summary''' tab of the Device Profile there are a couple of settings on how MediaMonkey interacts with the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Summary.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Summary tab]] 
* Click on the device name if you want to edit the name MediaMonkey displays for the device.
* ''Scan as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will scan for files on the device when you connect the device. Scanning will otherwise take place when needed by MediaMonkey.
*'' Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will automatically start Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected to your PC. This is useful if you generally don't modify the Sync List or other settings in the Device Profile.
* ''Automatically unmount device after Auto-Sync'' (available for certain devices), when enabled will unmount the device from your computer.

=== Sync List (Library --> Device) ===

The Sync List can be accessed on the '''Sync list (Library --> Device)''' tab of the Device Profile. This is where you select what should be synced from your MediaMonkey Library to the device. If you don't select anything Sync will still run, but won't Sync any content to your device. You can select:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Device.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync List to Device tab]] 
* An entire [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]], or specific selections within a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] like an Artist, Genre, Subscription or Series to be synced to the device.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] to be synced to the device. Auto-Sync will select all files selected through any selection in a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] or a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]].
For:
* ''Audio'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can enable:
** ''Sync random subset of selected files up to target capacity'', which is useful if the Sync List selection exceeds the device's storage capacity. When enabled a random selection of files from the Sync List selection will be synced. Sync random subset has 2 additional settings:
*** ''Sync higher-rated tracks more often'' will use Rating to sync higher rated files more often when syncing a random subset.
*** ''Reserve xx MB of free space'' will allow you to keep some space free if your Sync List selection exceeds the device storage capacity and you're doing a random sync.
* ''Video'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed videos.
* ''Podcast'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed episodes.
The last settings pertain to what MediaMonkey should delete from the device on Auto-Sync.
* Enable ''Delete other files and playlists from xxx'' if you want MediaMonkey to delete files from the device during Auto-Sync. There are 2 options for deleting files:
** ''Unselected Library files'' will delete any files not on the Sync List selection that are in the MediaMonkey Library. This for example won't delete any files you have removed from MediaMonkey.
** ''All other media files'' will remove all media files from the device that aren't on the Sync List selection. This includes files not in the MediaMonkey Library that are found on the device. This option is needed if you want Auto-Sync to remove files from the device that you have removed from the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'', this is recommended to be enabled so that you can confirm file deletions before they're deleted from the device. There is no undo of file deletions done by Auto-Sync.

=== Sync Profile ===

The '''Sync Profile''' tab of the Device Profile contains settings on how MediaMonkey should sync files to the device.

==== Auto-Conversion ====

[[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] (Rules, Supported Formats and Level Volume) will allow you to convert files in your MediaMonkey Library not supported by the device to a format that is supported by the device. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] is fully explained [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|here]].

==== Tagging ====

In the tagging section you can have MediaMonkey change a few things like Artwork and multi-value fields for the synced files (doesn't affect the media files on your computer).[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Devices Profile Sync Profile Tagging.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging settings|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging settings]] 
* ''Sync all Artwork files to folders'', when enabled MediaMonkey will create Artwork images according to the preferences you set. This includes creating Artwork files for files with embedded Artwork on your computer. Select this if your device doesn't support embedded Artwork''
* ''Copy Artwork to file tags'', when enabled MediaMonkey will embed Artwork into the synced files. This includes embedding Artwork saved as Artwork files for files on your computer. Embedded Artwork generally gives less trouble when supported, but uses more space as the Artwork is saved in each Media File.
* '' Remove artwork from tags if larger than xxx KB'', when enabled will remove embedded Artwork when exceeds the user set size limit. This is useful if you have large Artworks embedded, but lack storage capacity on the device.
* ''Convert artwork to'' will convert Artwork to a specific type when enabled.
** ''Max. resolution'' will resize Artwork when larger than the set limit when enabled. This can be useful when using with devices (like car stereos) that support Artwork up-to a certain size.
* ''Use only the first Genre when multiple Genre's exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Genre values.
* ''Use only the first value when multiple Artists / Composers exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Artist or Composer values.
* ''Force files to resync whenever the source file has changed (slower)'', enable this if you use third party players on Android. MediaMonkey will always resync metadata when it's changed, but only will update the file on device with this enabled. Enabling this option may slow Sync down as any changed files will be resynced.

==== Manage Settings ====

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings.jpg|711px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings]] 
* '''Lookup Settings''' will take you to the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/ MediaMonkey Addons website] so you can try to find a Device Profile for your device.
* '''Import Settings''' allows you to import an exported Device Profile.
* '''Export Settings''' allows you to export the settings of the current Device Profile. Note that Sync List settings are not included in the exported Device Profile.
* '''Reset Settings''' allows you to reset the Device Profile settings to their defaults.

==== File Locations ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices as Apple uses its own filenaming convention)'' Under File Locations you can set how MediaMonkey should store the Media Files it syncs on the device. There are individual settings per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]] and you can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]] to configure.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations.jpg|712px|center|Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations]] 
* ''Enforce use of the sync mask for files already on xxxx'' will rename files on the device according to the file naming settings, but this can slow Auto-Sync if lots of files have to be modified.
* ''Other locations on xxxx to scan for media files'', select which locations on the device MediaMonkey will scan for media files. This allows you to scan locations with files synced/copied/downloaded with other applications and will be compared with the Sync List to determine what files MediaMonkey needs to Sync during Auto-Sync.

==== Playlists ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' In the Playlist section you can set which additional Playlists should be synced and how Playlists should be created on the device. Generally the default settings will work, but if the device can't read the Playlists you may need to adjust the settings. Refer to the manufacturers documentation as to what Playlists are supported by the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists.jpg|714px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists]]

=== Sync List (Device --> Library) ===

On the Sync List (Device --> Library tab) ''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' you can configure MediaMonkey to sync content from your device to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library.jpg|657px|center|MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library]] 
* ''Auto-sync playlists and new files from device to the PC'' will sync Playlists created and/or edited on the device and any media files on the device not in the MediaMonkey Library to the MediaMonkey Library. You can select which folders on the device to include in the sync of media files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Destination'' sets where files synced from the device to the MediaMonkey Library will be stored.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'' will show a confirmation before syncing any files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Auto-sync file metadata from the device to the PC'' will sync any tag changes made to files on the device back to the same files in the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Save Settings ===

Once you're done updating all the settings in the Device Profile click '''Apply''' in the Device Profile to save the changes. If you accidentally navigate away from the Device Profile MediaMonkey will prompt you to save the changes.

=== Auto-Sync ===

When your device is setup and the Sync List has been selected use '''Sync Now''' in the Device Profile to initiate Auto-Sync. MediaMonkey will now remove, update and sync new media files according to the settings in the Device Profile.
* Auto-Sync is only available when your device is connected via USB to your PC.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi Sync]] can't be initiated from MediaMonkey, it needs to be started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. It will run the same Sync as via USB, but more reliably for certain devices.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]] to be recognized by MediaMonkey.

== Disconnecting your Device ==

Make sure MediaMonkey has finished with the device before you try to disconnect the device. Some devices (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|non-iOS Apple]] and USB Storage devices) will have the option to ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree, whereas others (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple iOS]] devices) can be disconnected without safely removing first.

== Additional Android and Apple Device Instructions ==

Check out additional device specific instructions for:
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads and iPods]]

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|Help: MediaMonkey for Android Help]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Knowledge Base: USB Sync with Android / MP3 Players fails]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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WebHelp:Upgrading to the Gold Version

2025-05-26T15:35:21Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > MediaMonkey Gold

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{{WebHelpHeader|MediaMonkey Gold Features}}

== Registering your License ==

To unlock the Gold features in MediaMonkey you need to enter your License. Use '''MediaMonkey Gold''' ''(only shown when using the free version)'' from the Main Menu to enter your License. '''Help > About''' from the Main Menu will show what License you're using. Make sure to '''copy & paste''' both the '''License Username''' ''(usually full name)'' and '''License Key''' exactly as provided ''(both are case-sensitive)''.
[[File:Wiki-MM5 Register MediaMonkey Gold.jpg|426px|center|Register MediaMonkey Gold window]]
*To retrieve your License online, see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ Knowledge Base: Retrieve a Lost License Key]
*If your License is invalid, see: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/mediamonkey-license-key-usage/ Knowledge Base: How to use a License Key (it’s not working)?]

== Gold Licenses ==

MediaMonkey offers two types of Licenses:
* A version License which is only valid for all releases of that version. So a 2024.x License is valid for all releases of MediaMonkey 2024, including 2024.0.1, 2024.1, 2024.2, etc., but not MediaMonkey 2025.
* A Lifetime License, which is valid for the current version of MediaMonkey and future versions of MediaMonkey. So a Lifetime License is valid for MediaMonkey 2024, 2025, etc.

== Gold Features ==

The standard version of MediaMonkey is free for personal use, however, the more advanced Gold version adds a range of functionality for more serious collectors. Some of the added features included with MediaMonkey Gold are:

*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Custom Collections]]''', allow you to set up Collections of music (e.g. Kids Music, Comedies, etc.) or videos that can be managed independently.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Auto-Conversion]] Customization''', Auto-Conversion converts files on-the-fly from an unsupported format as they are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|synced]] to a portable device or shared with a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|UPnP/DLNA client]]. In addition, it can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|level volume]] on-the-fly. MediaMonkey Gold users can change the Auto-Conversion settings.
*'''Custom [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|MP3 Encoding]] settings''', allows you to change the settings for MP3 encoding. MP3 encoding/decoding itself is free.
*'''Unlimited [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Chromecast/DLNA Casting and DLNA streaming]]''', the free version is limited to 30 minutes of casting/streaming.
*'''Secure [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping]]''' - Copies your CDs with the greatest accuracy possible, and compares them to an AccurateRip database to verify integrity.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tag]]''' limit raised from 20 to 100 files at a time and the restriction of 1 fingerprint per second lifted.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Lyrics & Artwork]]''' lookup can be automatically saved to the tags.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Automated Organization]]''' - Allows you to set up custom rules for re-organizing files in the background.
*'''Automatic [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Analysis]]''' will automatically analyze volume for any files with unknown Track or Album Volume in the background.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Files]]''' moved or renamed outside of MediaMonkey.
*'''High-performance''' [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|ripping]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|volume leveling]], and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|conversion]], utilizing multiple CPU cores set under '''Tools > Options > Performance''' from the Main menu.
*'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Sleep}}|Sleep Timer]]''', which allows you to automatically end playback after a set period.

For more information visit: [http://www.mediamonkey.com/information/gold/ MediaMonkey Gold Information] or [http://www.mediamonkey.com/register/ Buy MediaMonkey] .

== Notes ==

* The License Username and License Key are case sensitive.
* The License Username will be provided along side the License Key. It usually is your full name and not the forum/support or purchase site username.
* Only a 5.x or Lifetime License will work with MediaMonkey 5.
* You can lookup your License as described here: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ Knowledge Base: Retrieve a Lost License Key]

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WebHelp:Customizing MediaMonkey

2025-04-18T16:55:58Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > Customizing MediaMonkey

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{{WebHelpHeader|Customizing MediaMonkey}}
MediaMonkey is highly customizable and can be extended with a variety of [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/ Addons].

== Customizing the Skin ==

You can change MediaMonkey's Skin via '''Tools > Options > Skin''' from the Main Menu. Additional Skins can be downloaded from the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/mediamonkey-5-2024/appearance-1/skins-1/ Addons] site.

Skins can have additional options you can configure via '''Tools > Options > Skin''' from the Main Menu. Select the Skin and then change any settings available. This include the colors used (Monkey Groove) or the size of text (Material Design).
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Skin.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Skin|MediaMonkey Options Skin]] 

Text size in MediaMonkey is defined by the Skins' developer and an available setting on the Material Design Skin (The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window has an independent setting and the Lyrics window has an [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/lyrics-font-size/ Addon]). You can use Windows to increase the text size in all programs:
* You can use the ''Scale and layout'' also known as DPI setting in the Windows Control Panel
* You can the ''Make text bigger'' setting in the Windows Control Panel ''(Windows 10)''
''(Type either settings name in the Windows Control Panel to find the setting)''

== Customizing the Layout ==

* The various Windows in the MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|interface]] (e.g. the Player, the Now Playing Window, the Album Art Window, etc.) can be changed via '''Tools > Options > Layout''' from the Main Menu:
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Layout.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Layout|MediaMonkey Options Layout]] 
* The left and right Panels can be quickly toggled to display/hide using their respective panel button on top of the panels in the toolbar
* Columns in the Filelisting can be customized by right- clicking on the header
* Columns in the Column Browser can be customized by right-clicking on the header

== Custom Toolbar ==

MediaMonkey allows you to select actions to be added to a customizable Toolbar. Under '''Tools > Options > Toolbar''' you can drag & drop actions onto the toolbar from Available to Selected.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Toolbar.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Toolbar|MediaMonkey Options Toolbar]]

== Customizing 'Playing' list ==

The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing window]] can be customized to show specific columns. Under '''Tools > Options > Playing list''' from the Main Menu you can select ''List'' and configure which Columns should be shown. List also allows you to enable the Statusbar for the Playing window.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options 'Playing' List.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options 'Playing' List|MediaMonkey Options 'Playing' List]] 
(Note that the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing node]] can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|configured]] independently.)

== Customizing Preview & Lyrics ==

Under '''Tools > Options > Preview & Lyrics''' from the Main Menu you can select how the Preview window should be displayed.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Preview & Lyrics.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Preview & Lyrics|MediaMonkey Options Preview & Lyrics]] 
* '''Font size''' allow you to set the font size used in the Preview and Lyrics windows.
* Preview can be configured to show:
** '''Artwork only''' which will only show the Artwork in Preview
** '''Basic''' will show some basic information like Artist, Title, Album, Lyrics and Artwork
** '''Side by Side''' shows the same information as Basic, but side by side instead of overlaying over the Artwork
** '''Advanced''' allows you to select what fields in how many columns and in what order will be shown per Type.

Using the ⋮ Menu button on the Preview window you can:
* ''Allow Edits'' which will allow editing of tags within the Preview window, if edits aren't allowed many tags will be links to find more from the same tag in your MediaMonkey Library
* ''Show visualization'' which will switch the Preview window to show [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] instead ''(Only works when playing via Internal player)''

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|MediaMonkey Interface]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Customizing Collections and Playback Rules]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating Custom Scripts}}|Using Addons]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player Plugin Configuration}}|Using Player Plugins]]

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WebHelp:Customizing MediaMonkey

2025-04-18T16:55:09Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > Customizing MediaMonkey

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{{WebHelpHeader|Customizing MediaMonkey}}
MediaMonkey is highly customizable and can be extended with a variety of [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/ Addons].

== Customizing the Skin ==

You can change MediaMonkey's Skin via '''Tools > Options > Skin''' from the Main Menu. Additional Skins can be downloaded from the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/mediamonkey-5-2024/appearance-1/skins-1/] site.

Skins can have additional options you can configure via '''Tools > Options > Skin''' from the Main Menu. Select the Skin and then change any settings available. This include the colors used (Monkey Groove) or the size of text (Material Design).
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Skin.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Skin|MediaMonkey Options Skin]] 

Text size in MediaMonkey is defined by the Skins' developer and an available setting on the Material Design Skin (The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window has an independent setting and the Lyrics window has an [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/lyrics-font-size/ Addon]). You can use Windows to increase the text size in all programs:
* You can use the ''Scale and layout'' also known as DPI setting in the Windows Control Panel
* You can the ''Make text bigger'' setting in the Windows Control Panel ''(Windows 10)''
''(Type either settings name in the Windows Control Panel to find the setting)''

== Customizing the Layout ==

* The various Windows in the MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|interface]] (e.g. the Player, the Now Playing Window, the Album Art Window, etc.) can be changed via '''Tools > Options > Layout''' from the Main Menu:
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Layout.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Layout|MediaMonkey Options Layout]] 
* The left and right Panels can be quickly toggled to display/hide using their respective panel button on top of the panels in the toolbar
* Columns in the Filelisting can be customized by right- clicking on the header
* Columns in the Column Browser can be customized by right-clicking on the header

== Custom Toolbar ==

MediaMonkey allows you to select actions to be added to a customizable Toolbar. Under '''Tools > Options > Toolbar''' you can drag & drop actions onto the toolbar from Available to Selected.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Toolbar.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Toolbar|MediaMonkey Options Toolbar]]

== Customizing 'Playing' list ==

The [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing window]] can be customized to show specific columns. Under '''Tools > Options > Playing list''' from the Main Menu you can select ''List'' and configure which Columns should be shown. List also allows you to enable the Statusbar for the Playing window.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options 'Playing' List.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options 'Playing' List|MediaMonkey Options 'Playing' List]] 
(Note that the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing node]] can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|configured]] independently.)

== Customizing Preview & Lyrics ==

Under '''Tools > Options > Preview & Lyrics''' from the Main Menu you can select how the Preview window should be displayed.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Preview & Lyrics.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Preview & Lyrics|MediaMonkey Options Preview & Lyrics]] 
* '''Font size''' allow you to set the font size used in the Preview and Lyrics windows.
* Preview can be configured to show:
** '''Artwork only''' which will only show the Artwork in Preview
** '''Basic''' will show some basic information like Artist, Title, Album, Lyrics and Artwork
** '''Side by Side''' shows the same information as Basic, but side by side instead of overlaying over the Artwork
** '''Advanced''' allows you to select what fields in how many columns and in what order will be shown per Type.

Using the ⋮ Menu button on the Preview window you can:
* ''Allow Edits'' which will allow editing of tags within the Preview window, if edits aren't allowed many tags will be links to find more from the same tag in your MediaMonkey Library
* ''Show visualization'' which will switch the Preview window to show [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] instead ''(Only works when playing via Internal player)''

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|MediaMonkey Interface]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Customizing Collections and Playback Rules]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating Custom Scripts}}|Using Addons]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player Plugin Configuration}}|Using Player Plugins]]

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WebHelp:Playback Rules

2025-03-31T16:14:57Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]] > Customizing Collections and Playback Rules

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{{WebHelpHeader|Customizing Collections and Playback Rules}}

== Introduction to Collections ==

MediaMonkey helps organize your media files into Collections which can be customized to display large numbers of files in a manner most appropriate to the content. Collections are a filtered view of the MediaMonkey Library. For example the default '''Music''' Collection will show all files with Type set to Music or Classical Music, whereas the default '''Classical Music''' Collection will only contain files with Type set to Classical Music. 'Type' is distinct from 'Collection' in the sense that each file can only have a single Type even though it can belong to more than one Collection. Collections also allow you to filter out media files. For example you may want to filter out holiday music by using the Criteria ''Genre doesn't equal Christmas''.

Customizing the default Collections as well as create new Collections is a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] feature.

The '''Entire Library''' Collection will always show all media files in the MediaMonkey Library. Entire Library is useful to confirm if files are in the MediaMonkey Library as any other Collection may exclude the files based on the Collections Criteria. You can enable the Entire Library Collection under '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Collections Media Tree Nodes.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Collections Media Tree Nodes|MediaMonkey Options Collections Media Tree Nodes]]

== Customizing Collections ==

Collections allow you to set which files are included based on ''Criteria'' and which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] the Collection will display in the Media Tree.

To create or edit a Collection, use '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] feature):

# Use the '''+''' button to create a new Collection or select a Collection and use the Edit button to edit a Collection
# Set the Criteria to set which files from the MediaMonkey Library should be included in the Collection in the ''Criteria'' tab[[File:Wiki-MM5 Collection Options Criteria.jpg|616px|center|MediaMonkey Collection Options Criteria tab]] 
# Set which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] should be shown in the ''Sub-nodes & Views'' tab and sort the order of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] using the up/down buttons[[File:Wiki-MM5 Collection Options Sub-Nodes.jpg|616px|frameless|center|MediaMonkey Collection Options Sub-Nodes tab]]

To enable or disable a Collection, use '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu:

# Check the Collection to enable it in the MediaMonkey Media Tree
# Use the half-check / filled in checkbox to have the Collection appear in the MediaMonkey Media Tree only when it contains files
# Uncheck it to hide the Collection in the MediaMonkey Media Tree
# The '''Entire Library''' Collection can be enabled/disabled here as well

== Types ==

Every media file in MediaMonkey is automatically assigned a single Type when first scanned into the MediaMonkey Library. The initially assigned Type is based on a combination of file extension, Genre tags, and how the file has been added, and is not saved to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|files tags]]. The Type determines how Media files are played, how tags shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Properties]] dialog, where to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] files, and is also used by default Collections in MediaMonkey as the basis for filtering into the different Collections.

=== How Media Files are Played ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Playback Rules''' from the Main Menu you can set per Type:
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules]] 
* '''Enable bookmarking''' which has MediaMonkey resume where playback stopped within a file if enabled
* '''Ignore Shuffle''' which will overwrite the Shuffle setting and disable Shuffle if enabled.
* '''Ignore Auto-DJ when playing''' will overwrite the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] setting and disable [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] if enabled.
* '''Enable speed adjustment''' will enable speed adjustment/pitch control.
* '''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track''' will remove silences at the beginning and end of a file when enabled.
* '''Crossfading''' has custom settings when Crossfading is enabled.
** '''Fade out''' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out.
** '''Fade in''' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in.
** '''Gap/Overlap''' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.
* '''Increase play counter''' sets at what percentage of playback the Played # and Last Played fields are updated with the current play in MediaMonkey.
* '''Play Now Action''' will overwrite the ''Default Play now'' action (set under '''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks#Playback_Settings|Player]]''').

=== How Media Files are Displayed ===

* Type determines which fields are displayed in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Properties]] dialog
* What information MediaMonkey displays in the Player when playing a file and the Track Summary column. This is set under '''Tools > Options > Playback Rules''' by changing ''Display format for Track summary'' using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]]

=== How Media Files are Synced ===

* What categories media files are browsable through on an iPod or other portable device
* What [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#File_Locations|folders]] media files are stored in on the device

=== Auto-Type Determination Rules ===

MediaMonkey has the following hardcoded Types: Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Classical Music, Music Video, Video, TV, Video Podcast and Radio. MediaMonkey sets the Type value of a file during the first scan into the MediaMonkey Library as follows:

* Audio files are added as ''Type = Music'' except
** Type is set as 'Audiobook' if Extension = M4B or Genre contains 'Audiobook' or 'Audio Book'
** Type is set as 'Podcast' if Genre contains 'Podcast'
** Type is set as 'Classical Music' if Genre contains 'Classical'

* Video files are added as ''Type = Video'' except
** Type is set as 'Video Podcast' if Genre contains 'Podcast'
** Type is set as 'TV' if Genre contains 'TV Show', 'TV Series' or 'Television'
** Type is set as 'Music Video' if Genre contains 'Music Video'

* Internet streaming URLs are added as ''Type = Radio''

=== Manually Changing Type ===

The Type associated with a file can be edited at any time via '''Edit > Properties''' from the Main Menu by [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|editing]] the Type field.

To edit the behaviors associated with each file 'Type' go to '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player''' > '''Playback rules'''.

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WebHelp:Exploring Tracks

2025-03-06T18:06:06Z

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[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > Browse the Library

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{{WebHelpHeader|Browse the Library}}

== Basic Concepts ==

The Main MediaMonkey is split into panels and the panels can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|configured]] to show different windows. The panels available are:
* Wide Panels, which will only accept wide windows:
** '''Top Panel''', which displays on top of all panels using the full width, disabled by default.
** '''Main Panel''', which shows the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud_Services}}|Cloud Service Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Streaming Service Profiles]] and the websites in the Web node. The Main Panel can't be disabled or configured.
** '''Main Panel (Bottom)''' which displays at the bottom of the Main Panel at the same width as the Main Panel.
** '''Bottom Panel''', which displays on bottom of all panels using the full width, which by default displays the ''Player''.
* Side Panels, which will only accept side windows:
** '''Left Panel''', which by default displays the ''Media Tree'' window.
** '''Right Panel''', which by default display the ''Playing'', ''Preview'' and ''Lyrics'' windows.

The windows that can be put in these panels are:
* '''Media Tree''', a side window
* '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]]''', a wide window
* '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|'Playing' list]]''', a side window
* '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]]''', a side window showing details about the playing or selected file or the visualization
* '''Lyrics''', a side window showing Lyrics for the playing file. The Lyrics window has no configuration

Panels can be closed and opened from '''View''' in the Main Menu. The ''Left'' and ''Right'' panel can be quickly hidden/shown using their respective button for this above the panels in the Toolbar.

== Interface ==

[[Image:Wiki-MM5 Interface.png|1000px|center|MediaMonkey window elements]]

Starting from the top, here's a brief description of the various other functions in the main window:

#The '''Main Menu''' allows you to access the various options and features in MediaMonkey. It can be set to auto-hide by disabling '''View > Menu bar''' from the Main Menu. When disabled a hamburger menu will be shown in its place allowing you to access all menu items.
#The '''Tab toolbar''' allows you to navigate between the different open tabs.
#The '''Player Type''' button allows you to switch to the MiniPlayer and the MicroPlayer.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|Search toolbar]]''' allows you to do a quick search in the Entire Library or the current Filelisting content. Which fields are searched can be changed under '''Tools > Options > Search''' from the Main Menu.
#The '''Toolbar''' shows different content based on what is shown in the Filelisting. This is non-configurable.
#The '''Media Tree''' gives access to the different nodes like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|Playing]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collections]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}|Folders, Pinned, and Devices & Services]]. The Media Tree by default is only one level deep. If you prefer to navigate using the Media Tree, click the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree, and enable ''Show all subnodes''.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]]''' shows you all the files pertaining to the selected node in the Media Tree, a Web Browser, Devices or Services settings or what's Playing, depending on which node is selected in the Media Tree.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|'Playing' list]]''' window displays the list of files queued to be played by the Player.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]]''' is a window showing details about the playing or selected file or the visualization. This window can be configured under '''Tools > Options > Preview''' from the Main Menu.
#The '''Lyrics''' window shows the Lyrics for the playing file.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]]''' displays the currently playing Media File. What is shown can be configured under '''Tools > Options > Player''' from the Main Menu.

== Related Information ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collection Sub-Nodes]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist Node]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders / Pinned / Devices & Services Nodes]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts node]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Net Radio}}|Net Radio]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]]

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WebHelp:Exploring Tracks

2025-03-06T18:05:43Z

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[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > Browse the Library

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{{WebHelpHeader|Browse the Library}}

== Basic Concepts ==

The Main MediaMonkey is split into panels and the panels can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|configured]] to show different windows. The panels available are:
* Wide Panels, which will only accept wide windows:
** '''Top Panel''', which displays on top of all panels using the full width, disabled by default.
** '''Main Panel''', which shows the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud_Services}}|Cloud Service Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Streaming Service Profiles]] and the websites in the Web node. The Main Panel can't be disabled or configured.
** '''Main Panel (Bottom)''' which displays at the bottom of the Main Panel at the same width as the Main Panel.
** '''Bottom Panel''', which displays on bottom of all panels using the full width, which by default displays the ''Player''.
* Side Panels, which will only accept side windows:
** '''Left Panel''', which by default displays the ''Media Tree'' window.
** '''Right Panel''', which by default display the ''Playing'', ''Preview'' and ''Lyrics'' windows.

The windows that can be put in these panels are:
* '''Media Tree''', a side window
* '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]]''', a wide window
* '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|'Playing' list]]''', a side window
* '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]]''', a side window showing details about the playing or selected file or the visualization
* '''Lyrics''', a side window showing Lyrics for the playing file. The Lyrics window has no configuration

Panels can be closed and opened from '''View''' in the Main Menu. The ''Left'' and ''Right'' panel can be quickly hidden/shown using their respective button for this above the panels in the Toolbar.

== Interface ==

[[Image:Wiki-MM5 Interface.png|1000px|center|MediaMonkey window elements]]

Starting from the top, here's a brief description of the various other functions in the main window:

#The '''Main Menu''' allows you to access the various options and features in MediaMonkey. It can be set to auto-hide by disabling '''View > Menu bar''' from the Main Menu. When disabled a hamburger menu will be shown in its place allowing you to access all menu items.
#The '''Tab toolbar''' allows you to navigate between the different open tabs.
#The '''Player Type''' button allows you to switch to the MiniPlayer and the MicroPlayer.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|Search toolbar]]''' allows you to do a quick search in the Entire Library or the current Filelisting content. Which fields are searched can be changed under '''Tools > Options > Search''' from the Main Menu.
#The '''Toolbar''' shows different content based on what is shown in the Filelisting. This is non-configurable.
#The '''Media Tree''' gives access to the different nodes like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|Playing]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collections]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}|Folders, Pinned, and Devices & Services]]. The Media Tree by default is only one level deep. If you prefer to navigate using the Media Tree, click the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree, and enable ''Show all subnodes''.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]]''' shows you all the files pertaining to the selected node in the Media Tree, a Web Browser, Devices or Services settings or what's Playing, depending on which node is selected in the Media Tree.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now_Playing}}|Playing]]''' window displays the list of files queued to be played by the Player.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]]''' is a window showing details about the playing or selected file or the visualization. This window can be configured under '''Tools > Options > Preview''' from the Main Menu.
#The '''Lyrics''' window shows the Lyrics for the playing file.
#The '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]]''' displays the currently playing Media File. What is shown can be configured under '''Tools > Options > Player''' from the Main Menu.

== Related Information ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collection Sub-Nodes]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist Node]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders / Pinned / Devices & Services Nodes]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts node]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Net Radio}}|Net Radio]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]]

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WebHelp:What's New

2025-02-11T19:29:52Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > What's New in MediaMonkey 2024

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{{WebHelpHeader|What's New in MediaMonkey 2024}}

== MediaMonkey 2024 ==

MediaMonkey for Windows 2024 is a major new release.

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Get it / Upgrade here].

== What's New? ==

* Added ability to change [[WebHelp:Player#Playback_Speed_Adjustment|Playback speed/Pitch control]]
* Added ability to use [[WebHelp:Search#Contextual_Search|all fields]] in Contextual Search
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks|Sync]] with iOS 18
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks#Tagging|resize Artwork]] for synced files on Sync
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks#Tagging|force resync]] of files with changed metadata
* Added ability to send files as a [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers#Streaming/Casting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|single stream]] to remote clients which allows gapless playback for clients that don't support this
* Added ability to have [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|client plays scroblled to last.fm]] from the MediaMonkey UPnP Server
* Added ability to use [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists#Playlist_Export_Settings|Linux folder separators]] in exported Playlist files.
* [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|Backup]] and [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library#Restore_Database_from_Backup|Restore]] can now backup and restore Settings and Addons.
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Keyboard_Shortcuts#Export/Import_Hotkeys|Export/Import Hotkeys]]
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Search#Search_Bar|delete search history]]
* Added [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists#CUE_Sheets|CUE Sheet]] support, MediaMonkey 2024 can read CUE sheets and show individual tracks in a single Album file
* Support for WebP images
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Track_Lists#Export_to_iTunes_library_XML|iTunes.xml export]] for integration with Traktor DJ and other applications that can read this
* Improved skinning abilities for developers
* [https://www.ventismedia.com/mantis/changelog_page.php?version_id=93 Over 500 fixes and improvements]

[[File:Wiki-MM5 What's New.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey]]

== What's Different? ==

[[WebHelp:Player#Shuffle_Mode|Shuffle]] has been fully reworked from previous version of MediaMonkey. Shuffle now randomizes the [[WebHelp:Now Playing|Playing]] allowing you to see in which order files will be played and to add new files in specific spots in the Playing (like playing a selected file next).

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:What's_New/5.0|What's new in MediaMonkey 5]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]

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WebHelp:Backing up the Library

2025-02-09T21:30:24Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[WebHelp:Reference_Information|Reference Information]] > Managing the MediaMonkey Database
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{{WebHelpHeader|Managing the MediaMonkey Database}}

== Introduction ==

The MediaMonkey database [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|stores]] a lot of information about your media and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud_Services}}|Service Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings_Fields}}|Custom Tag names]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is only suggested to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Manage Database.png|center|Manage database dialog]]

== Backup the MediaMonkey Database ==

MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file ''(this doesn't include your media files)'', Addons and settings on a regular bases. Use '''File > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:
* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.
* Set the location where the MediaMonkey database backup files should be stored.
* Set ''Retain backups'' with how many backup copies you want to keep. Oldest backups will be deleted first when creating a new backup when the amount of backups stored is reached.
* Select what should be backup up. You can select the Database, Settings and/or Addons. Settings and Addons are useful to backup when you're trying to [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php/Moving_MM_to_a_new_computer migrate MediaMonkey].
* Use ''Backup...'' if you want to manually create a backup of the MediaMonkey database, for example before updating MediaMonkey.

You can also manually backup the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] by creating a copy of it in File Explorer or using any backup software.

== Restore Database from Backup ==

Use ''Restore from backup'' on the Manage Database dialog to select a backup file to restore and use.

== Clearing the MediaMonkey Database ==

If you want to clear the MediaMonkey Database and start fresh use ''Clear database'' on the Manage Database dialog. This will delete the database file and restart MediaMonkey. You can also manually delete the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/database database file] while MediaMonkey is not running.

''Note: This will remove all media files from the database; the metadata, including unsaved metadata (like Added, Played and others); Playlists and the files on them; Podcasts; Media Server settings; Sync settings; etc. There is no undo for this action!''

== Database Maintenance ==

Under '''Tools > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu Manage Database also has a few database maintenance options that will be run when you click '''OK''' on the Manage Database dialog.
* ''Rebuild full-text search index'' will rebuild this index and can be run if [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|Search]] isn't finding the right matches.
* ''Optimize database'' will run some quick optimizations and can be used when MediaMonkey is becoming slow.
* ''Rebuild database'' will rebuild the database from scratch (no data is lost) and can be used when there are problems with the database. This will take a while depending on how large the database is, during which MediaMonkey can't be used.
* ''Clean URL cache'', MediaMonkey caches online queries like a browser does to speed lookups up for features like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tag]]. This will clear the cache in MediaMonkey and will have MediaMonkey go online the next time the item is requested.

== Related ==

* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ Knowledge Base: Modifying the MediaMonkey database and settings files / changing the default database location]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-database/how-to-backup-and-recover-a-mediamonkey-library/ Knowledge Base: How to Backup and Recover a MediaMonkey Library]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ Knowledge Base: Clean Install]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php/Moving_MM_to_a_new_computer Moving MediaMonkey to a New Computer]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting_Duplicates}}|Managing Duplicates]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|About Media File Properties]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches|Saving Tags to Media Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Playlists}}|Exporting Playlists]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}#Importing_and_Exporting_Podcasts_Directories|Exporting Podcast Subscriptions]]

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WebHelp:Player

2025-02-07T18:15:31Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]] > Player

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{{WebHelpHeader|The MediaMonkey Player}}

== Introduction ==

The MediaMonkey Player has 3 different modes which can be switched from using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Player Type]] button.

# The Standard player. This appears within the main MediaMonkey window and has the most functionality.
# The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the Player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists. The MiniPlayer stays on top of other applications. Using the Playlist icon you can show/hide the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Mini Player.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Mini Player|MediaMonkey Mini Player]]
 
# The MicroPlayer. This version of the Player sits next to the system tray as a toolbar in the Windows Taskbar and offers only very basic functions for when playlists have already been loaded, or the Auto-DJ is set. ''(The MicroPlayer is not available for Portable Installs).''

Note: to enable the MicroPlayer to be displayed, you must Right-Click on the Windows Taskbar, and enable Toolbars > MediaMonkey Player.

== Open Files ==

You can open specific files and URL's using '''File > Open URL or File''' from the Main Menu to select a specific file on your PC or to use the URL of a specific internet stream. This will not add the file or stream to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Open URL or File.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Open URL or File|MediaMonkey Open URL or File]]

== Shuffle Mode ==

Enabling '''Shuffle''' causes all of the Files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue to be played in random order. This can be enabled/disabled via '''Play > Shuffle''' from the Main Menu. Shuffle will randomize the order of files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]].

'''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback rules]]''' has an ''Ignore Shuffle'' setting that will override Shuffle.

== Repeat Mode ==

MediaMonkey features two Repeat options available from '''Play > Repeat''' in the Main Menu. You can have it Repeat ''All'' or Repeat ''One''. Repeat ''All'' will repeat all the files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue whereas Repeat ''One'' will keep repeating the same file. Setting Repeat to ''Off'' will stop Repeat. Enabling Repeat will stop [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] from adding files unless a file near the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue is played per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] settings.

== Stopping Playback ==

MediaMonkey has 3 Stop methods available:
* '''Play > Stop''' from the Main Menu will immediately Stop playback
* '''Play > Stop after > Current file''' from the Main Menu will stop playback after the current playing file is finished.
* '''Play > Stop after > Every file''' from the Main Menu will stop playback after every file automatically.
* Using '''Play > Stop after > Off''' from the Main Menu either ''stop after'' method can be disabled again.

== Auto-DJ ==

Enabling the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] causes Files to automatically be added to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue as it nears the end of the queue, depending on the settings for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]].

== Visualization ==

If you wish to view a visual effect synchronized to the beat of the music enable '''View > Visualization''' from the Main Menu. Visualizations are shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Preview]] window and it needs to be enabled to be able to enable the Visualization from Play in the Main Menu. Right click on the Visualization and from the Context Menu you can:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Visualization.jpg|427px|center|MediaMonkey Visualization]] 
* Select the type of visualization. The choices are: Basic Bars, Line Fade, Milkshake and Basic Oscillator.
* When using Milkshake you can use ''Select Preset'' to choose one of the available preset visualizations.
* You can ''Maximize'' the Visualization with has it use the full MediaMonkey window.
* You can go ''Full Screen'' for the Visualization.

== Equalizer ==

Allows you to customize audio to suit your equipment and environment using a 10-band equalizer. Be sure to save your settings so that you can reload them in the future. This can be configured via '''Play > Equalizer''' from the Main Menu. The equalizer allows you to:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Equalizer.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Equalizer|MediaMonkey Equalizer]] 
* Change the ''Balance'' between left and right.
* Increase or decrease the volume with ''preamp''.
* Change the levels at the different frequencies.
* '''Save Preset''' allows you to save the Equalizer settings.
* '''Load Preset''' allows to import saved MediaMonkey Equalizer settings. A few pre-configured settings are available in the Equalizer folder where you installed MediaMonkey.
* '''Reset''' allows you to reset the Equalizer to the default values.

== Crossfading/Silence Removal ==

Crossfading will blend the previous and next file together as the transition between files. '''Play > Crossfade''' from the Main Menu allows you to quickly toggle crossfading on and off. Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can set per [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#Types|Type]]: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules, Crossfade & Silence Removal]] 
* ''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track'' will remove skip the silence at the beginning and end of a file if present.
* ''Fade out'' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out
* ''Fade in'' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in
* ''Gap/Overlap'' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.

== Playback Speed Adjustment ==

MediaMonkey can adjust the playback speed of your files. Under '''Play''' in the Main Menu you can enable/disable '''Adjust speed''' and configure its settings: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Adjust Speed.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Adjust Speed|MediaMonkey Options Adjust Speed]] 
* ''Adjust speed'' allows you to set by how much playback speed should be increased.
* ''Adjust pitch'' allows you to adjust the pitch during playback, which can be useful when playback speed is increased.

Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can enable/disable Adjust speed per [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#Types|Type]].

== The Play & Skip Counter/Bookmarking ==

Under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu you can set per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]] how much of a file needs to be played before the '''Play counter''' is updated using ''Increase play counter at'' setting. 
The '''Skip counter''' is updated by 1 when a file is skipped that played over 2 seconds, but with less than 30% of the file played.

'''Bookmarking''' can be enabled/disabled per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]] under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules, Play counter.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules]]

== Sleep ==

If you want files to play for a set period of time and gradually fade and optionally shut down your computer, you can use the Sleep function:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Sleep.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Sleep|MediaMonkey Sleep]] 

# Enable/Disable using '''Play > Sleep''' from the Main Menu.
# You will be prompted to configure:
#* ''Play audio for'' x minutes
#* ''Fade volume'', which sets whether to gradually fade the volume, at which point the fade should start and to what volume it should lower when fading
#* ''Action at end'' sets what should happen at the end of the sleep period. This includes options to do nothing, shutdown , hibernate, sleep or log off computer, close MediaMonkey, or to do nothing.
''Note: If shutting down the computer, it's a good idea to close all other applications beforehand, since some applications may ask for a confirmation to close that would prevent the computer from shutting down.''

== Customizing the Player ==

You can customize what is shown in the Player under '''File > Options > Layout > Player''' from the Main Menu. This has settings as to which buttons and information should be shown as well as set the Seek bar to show as a standard seek bar or a Waveform bar.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player layout.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player layout|MediaMonkey Options Player layout]] 
You can also customize what information is shown about the Playing file under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu by changing the ''Display format for 'Track summary' (e.g. in Player)'' setting. This is done per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Media Type]].

== Pop-up Display ==

Each time the Player changes playback to a new file, MediaMonkey can show a Pop-up with the new file information. This can be enabled/disabled under '''Tools > Options > Player''' from the Main Menu. The Pop-up has additional settings: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player Pop-up Display.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player Pop-up Display|MediaMonkey Options Player Pop-up Display]] 
* ''Pop-up file info'' If the Pop-up is shown and for how many seconds it should be shown.
* ''Slow fade-out'' determines if and how long the Pop-up should fade out.
* ''Only when inactive'' will only show the Pop-up when MediaMonkey isn't the active window.
* ''Transparency'' controls how transparent the Pop-up will be. A preview will be shown when adjusting this setting.
* ''Location'' controls where on the screen the Pop-up will be shown. A preview will be shown when adjusting this setting.
''Note: Pop-up display won't show when Windows Focus Assist is enabled.''

== Configuring Output ==

MediaMonkey comes with various Output Plugins to choose from which can be selected and configured under '''Tools > Options > Audio Output (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu: [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Output.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Output|MediaMonkey Options Output]] 
* MediaMonkey DirectSound
* MediaMonkey WASAPI
* waveOut (legacy Output Plug-in)
Configuring the Output Plug-in allows to select what Audio Device on your computer should be used by the Output Plug-in. ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' (depends on Output Plug-in) is generally the best and uses what is set as default audio device in Windows. Other options affecting playback like hardware acceleration and smooth pause/seek/stop can be accessed in the Output Plug-in configuration (depending on the Output Plug-in). Using ''Exclusive mode'' in the MediaMonkey WASAPI Output Plug-in means only MediaMonkey can use the selected Audio Device.

=== Video Files ===

For Video files the Audio Device setting is under '''Tools > Options > Codec / Input (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu in the MediaMonkey Video Player plug-in.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Video Output.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Video Output|MediaMonkey Options Video Output]]

=== Bluetooth ===

MediaMonkey can play via Bluetooth if the device running MediaMonkey can connect to a Bluetooth device for playback.
* Either set the Audio Device to ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' and switch Windows output device to Bluetooth. ''(In the Windows Control Panel search for Sound Settings).'' This will have MediaMonkey switch back to another sound device when the Bluetooth device becomes disconnected ''(if Windows switches to another sound device).''
* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!

=== DLNA Streaming/Chromecasting ===

MediaMonkey can stream to DLNA clients and cast to Chromecast clients which is discussed here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|Player Plug-ins]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Keyboard Shortcuts}}|Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|MediaMonkey Customization]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Knowledge Base: Why is Music Greyed Out / Fails to Play?]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/no-sound-corrupted/ Knowledge Base: No Sound is Playing / Sound is Corrupted]

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WebHelp:Playing Audio Tracks

2025-02-06T17:02:26Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > Playing Media Files with MediaMonkey

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{{WebHelpHeader|Playing Media Files with MediaMonkey}}

== Introduction ==

Playing media files with MediaMonkey is straightforward. Media files are added to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] queue and are then played by the MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]]. Basic Playback can be done in a single step, though finer control can be achieved by editing the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] queue. MediaMonkey uses the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue for the MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]] and the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] queue can have any combination of Audio and Video files, Playlists, individual files and Albums/Series, and files from the MediaMonkey Library or files not in the MediaMonkey Library.

This page discusses playing local and files from DLNA Servers, to play streams from an URL check out: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Net Radio}}|Internet Streams]].

== Playback Settings ==

Under '''Tools > Options > Player''' from the Main Menu you can control:[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player Playback.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Player Playback|MediaMonkey Options Player Playback]] 
* ''Default action'' which allows you to change what MediaMonkey will do when you double click on a media file (except in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]]). MediaMonkey can start playing the file with ''Play Now'', insert it after the currently playing file with ''Play Next'', add it to the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] queue with ''Play Last'' or open the Properties with ''Edit Properties''. You can change this setting independently for when playback in MediaMonkey is stopped or not.
** A slow double-click will enable in-line editing of the field clicked on.
* ''Default 'Play Now' action'' is the global setting which defines which files will be played when you select to play files using Play Now. This settings can be customized per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}#Types|Type]] under '''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playback_Rules#How_Media_Files_are_Played|Playback Rules]]''' from the Main Menu which then overrides this setting.
** ''Clear list & play selected + subsequent'' will clear the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] of any media files queued and play the selected media file(s) and any unselected media files shown after the selection.
** ''Clear list & play selected'' will clear the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] of any media files queued and play the selected media file(s).
** ''Play selected files only'' will insert the selected files into the existing [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] queue.

== Selecting Files to Play ==

=== Basic Playback ===

* Select the Media Files you would like to play
** Use '''Play > Play now''' from the Main Menu
** Drag & Drop the selected media files onto the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]]
** Double click a file to start playing it ''(if set to do so in the Default Action setting)''

The media files you've selected will fill the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] queue, replacing others that may have previously been there, and begin playing from the first file. If you've selected only a single Media File, additional Media Files may be added to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue, depending on how you've configured MediaMonkey.

=== More Options to add files to the 'Playing' list ===

You can add files to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing' list]] queue in some other fashions too:
* '''Play > Play Next''' will add the selected media files after the current playing media file. ''(If Shuffle is enabled the files added Next will not be played next, but instead a random media file from the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue will be selected by Shuffle).''
* '''Play > Play Last''' will add the selected media files at the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue.
* '''Play > Play Shuffled''' will add the selected media files in a random order [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue. This option has the sub-options of where the files will be inserted. It has the aforementioned options as well as the additional ''Play mixed'' which will randomize the selection and insert the individual selected media files at random places in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue.
* '''Play > Play Shuffled (by Album)''' will add the selected media files in a random Album order [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue. Files within an Album will remain in the Album order. This option has the sub-options of where the files will be inserted.
* Drag & Drop the selected media files onto the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] allows you to select where in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']] queue the selected media files should be added.
* Drag & Drop a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlist]] from the Media Tree onto the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']].
* Drag & Drop media files or playlists from File Explorer onto the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|'Playing']].
* Open a local file using '''File > Open URL or File''' from the Main Menu and select the file you want to open.

=== Playing files from DLNA Servers ===

MediaMonkey can stream media files from DLNA Servers on your local network. To access media files on a DLNA Server go to the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices & Services]]''' node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Media Tree]]. In the ''Media Servers'' section in the Filelisting you can browse the content of the DLNA Server similarly to how you browse media files in the MediaMonkey Library.

Note that you can only play files from a DLNA Server, tagging isn't supported by DLNA. What tags are shown depends on which tags the DLNA Server passes to MediaMonkey. This means that not all tags may be shown, or that different values can be shown. For example Path/Filename are normally not the actual files Path, instead it is shown as a URL created by the DLNA Server. The browsing structure also depends on the DLNA Server. Refer to the DLNA Servers documentation on how to manage it.

== Playing Video Files ==

MediaMonkey can play video files or have video files played in an external application. Within MediaMonkey you'll get basic playback of video files, whereas external application can provide more control over video playback (like selecting audio/subtitle tracks in the video file).

* MediaMonkey can play video files in the [[WebHelp:Exploring_Tracks/5.0#Interface|Preview window]], MediaMonkey's main window and full screen. You can use the buttons on the Preview Titlebar or overlayed on the video at the right top in the other modes to switch display mode for videos. [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Video Modes Options.png|center|alt=MM2024 Video Modes Options|MM2024 Video Modes Options]]
* Under '''Tools > Options > Player''' you can enable ''Use default external videoplayer'' to have MediaMonkey start videos in the systems default video player. ''This will play a single video file in the external video player. You need to manually play the next file in the [[WebHelp:Now_Playing|Playing queue]] after the video file finishes playing.'' [[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Player, Default External Video Player.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey 2024 Options Player, Default External Video Player|MediaMonkey 2024 Options Player, Default External Video Player]]

== Managing the Playing queue ==

For for full control over which Media Files are played when, you can modify the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue. Think of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue as a list of Media Files to be played that you can modify, even as they are being played. You can:
* Rearrange the order of media files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue: Go to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] node or Window, and drag and drop media files within the queue to re-arrange them.
* Rearrange the order of media files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue based on a sort: In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] node (not available in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window), click a header to e.g. to sort the list based on year.
* Remove media files from the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue: Go to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] node or window, select which Media File(s) you'd like to delete from the queue and press '''<Delete>''' . By default this will ask you if you only want to remove the selected media files from the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] or if the selected media files should also be removed from the MediaMonkey Library or also from where they are stored.
* Randomize the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue: As an alternative to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Shuffle_Mode|Shuffle Play]] you can randomize the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue and let it play in order of media files listed in the Playing queue. Use the ⋮ Menu button in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window and select '''Randomize list'''.
* Undo changes made to the Now [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue: Use the ⋮ Menu button in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window and select '''Undo''' after undo you can also redo the undone changes.
* To clear the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue use the ⋮ Menu button in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window and select '''Clear'''.
* To remove inaccessible files use the ⋮ Menu button in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window and select '''Clean (remove inaccessible)'''.
* To remove duplicate copies of the same file use the ⋮ Menu button in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window and select '''Remove duplicates'''. This option will only remove copies of the exact same file (same Path), not copies of the same file stored in a different location.
* To reverse the order of the media files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue use the ⋮ Menu button in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window and select '''Reverse list'''.
* To save the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue as a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlist]] use the ⋮ Menu button in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window and select '''Save playlist'''.

== Notes ==

*You can change the default way media files are added to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Playback Rules]]''' per media Type.
*Shuffle (Play > Shuffle) will not play media files in the order listed in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue. This means that adding Media Files with Play Next won't play them next. Instead of Shuffle you can Randomize the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue by using the ⋮ Menu button in [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] window and select '''Randomize list'''.
*Play now, Play next, Play last, Play shuffled, and Play shuffled (by Album) are also available in the Context menu of selected media files.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|The MediaMonkey Player]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Net Radio}}|Internet Streams]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Keyboard Shortcuts}}|Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts]] to Control the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Leveling]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Using Playlists]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|Using AutoPlaylists]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ Knowledge Base: Why is Music Greyed Out / Fails to Play?]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/no-sound-corrupted/ Knowledge Base: No Sound is Playing / Sound is Corrupted]

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'''Next:''' [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Editing File Properties]]
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WebHelp:iPod Synchronization

2025-01-03T00:05:57Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Apple Devices: iPhone/iPod/iPad Synchronization

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync Apple Devices: iPhone/iPod/iPad Synchronization}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can sync your music, videos and playlists to your iPhone/iPod/iPad via USB. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey also supports Apple Sound Check when files have been [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]]. MediaMonkey will also sync tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey when using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync|Auto-Sync]].

== Configure iTunes drivers for the iPhone/iPod/iPad ==

To sync with an iOS device like an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch you'll need to have iTunes '''desktop''' ([https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64 64bit]/[https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win32 32bit]) software (not the Windows Store version) installed (MediaMonkey depends on Apple's device drivers to sync). Most older iPod (non-iOS) devices don't require iTunes.

Note: An alternative to iTunes is [https://www.copytrans.net/support/install-iphone-ipod-touch-and-ipad-drivers-without-installing-itunes/ CopyTrans Drivers] which will only install the required iTunes components for syncing, however this isn't officially supported by Apple or MediaMonkey.

Configure iTunes so that it doesn't automatically sync with your device since syncing with iTunes will overwrite changes made by MediaMonkey to the device:
#Close MediaMonkey, connect your device and run iTunes
#Select your device in iTunes and then select 'Summary' in the left sidebar
##'''In the Options section, disable ''Automatically sync when this device is connected''''
##'''Enable 'Manually manage music and videos''''
#Eject the device and close iTunes

Note: Don't use iTunes to sync Calendar or Contact data to your device, as it will overwrite data synced by MediaMonkey. Instead, try using tools such as iMazing or CopyTrans. 
Note: You need to disable '''Sync Library''' in the device settings Music section if Playlists fail to Sync. This disables iCloud Sync and enables Sync from PC. 
Note: When installing the desktop version of iTunes it may indicate a newer version is installed if you have the Windows Store version of iTunes installed. You may want to uninstall the Windows Store version prior to installing the desktop version of iTunes.

''Note: iTunes instructions are subject to change with new versions of iTunes.''

== Sync ==

Sync and the Device Profile settings are explained here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Syncing Files to Portable Devices]].

== Disconnecting your Device ==

iOS devices like the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad can safely be unplugged once a sync operation has completed. Other non-iOS iPod models can be safely disconnected using ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree.

== Updating iOS/iTunes ==

MediaMonkey is tested to work with certain iOS/iTunes versions and thus when you install a new version of iOS or iTunes MediaMonkey may no longer be able to connect with your iOS device (like iPhones and iPads). If you rely on MediaMonkey Syncing with your iOS device it's recommended to first check if there is a MediaMonkey update that supports the new iOS/iTunes release before updating ''(though we do not recommend to hold off critical security updates)''. This will generally happen after iOS or iTunes have their final release to the wider public.

== Troubleshooting/FAQ ==

* Device is not recognized by MediaMonkey/Sync isn't syncing all files or metadata (including Artwork) incorrectly
** Make sure Windows recognizes your device (in File Explorer) and that iTunes (if device requires iTunes/iTunes is installed) recognizes your device.
** Make sure the Device Profile for your device is not disabled under [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the Media Tree.
** Make sure MediaMonkey is up-to-date. Often new releases of iOS/device firmware/iTunes require a new release of MediaMonkey. Check the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-apple-device-compatibility/ Compatibility list] to see if a pre-release update is available after a new release of iOS/device firmware/iTunes.
** Try a device reset in iTunes.
** See: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
** Check our [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ Forum] if there are any known problems. If not report your issue and a developer will try to troubleshoot the problem.
* Not all selected files are synced.
** Check that the files still play in MediaMonkey. Files that MediaMonkey can't [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ locate] can't be synced to the device.
** Check that the device isn't full. Once a device is full MediaMonkey will not sync new files until you create more space on the device.
* An update is available for iOS and/or iTunes, should I update?
** You can check the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ Forum] to see if MediaMonkey is already compatible before updating iTunes or iOS. Often a new Beta will be released that adds support for the new iOS/iTunes release in the week after, but a Final Release of MediaMonkey may take a little longer.
*Can MediaMonkey sync from the device to the PC?
** MediaMonkey can only sync files to Apple devices, sync is uni-directional (though metadata syncs bi-directionally).
** MediaMonkey can copy files from the device to the PC: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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WebHelp:Burning an Audio CD

2024-12-03T23:12:01Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Burning Audio CDs

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{{WebHelpHeader|Burning Audio CDs}}

MediaMonkey can burn an Audio CD of audio files in your MediaMonkey Library. Audio CD's are measured in minutes instead of file size. Try selecting a selection of files with a duration less than the stated duration capability of the disc you're burning. Use right click '''Send to > Audio CD (Burn)''' on selected files to start burning selected files as an Audio CD. Click '''Burn''' when you're ready to burn.

== Burn Settings ==

The Burn dialog has the following settings for burning an Audio CD.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Burning an Audio CD.png|center|alt=Burning an Audio CD|Burning an Audio CD]] 
* ''Drive'', select which drive should be used to burn the Audio CD.
* ''Level volume'' allows you to have files burned leveled per track or album to the set volume value if enabled.
* ''Write CD-Text'' will write CD Text for supported drives (few drives support this).
* ''Cache files from network'' will cache the files to be burned locally so network problems don't corrupt the burn.
* ''On the fly audio burning'' will convert files as the CD is being burned. Disable this option if you have failed burns.
* ''Eject media after the burn process'' will eject the disc after MediaMonkey completes burning it.
* ''Sound alert after the burn process'' will give an audible alert after MediaMonkey completes burning the disc.

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WebHelp:Using AutoPlaylists

2024-12-03T23:11:30Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]] > Using AutoPlaylists

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{{WebHelpHeader|Using AutoPlaylists}}

== Introduction ==

Unlike regular [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]], which are a collection of files, AutoPlaylists are Criteria based. Any files matching the Criteria set for an AutoPlaylists will be shown on the AutoPlaylist. This means that when you add new files to the Library, edit Tags on files in the Library or remove files from the Library that the AutoPlaylist will automatically reflect those changes and include any new files matching the Criteria and remove any files no longer matching the Criteria automatically.

For example AutoPlaylists allow you to quickly create an AutoPlaylist of 5 star Rock music that aren't Christmas songs, using Criteria like Rating and Genre.

As AutoPlaylists are Criteria based you can't add/remove individual files from the AutoPlaylist or manually change the sort of individual files on the AutoPlaylists. If you want that you could save the files to a regular [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] which does allow for this, but it won't be automatically updated by changes in your MediaMonkey Library.

''NOTE: AutoPlaylists are stored in the MediaMonkey database. Losing the database means the AutoPlaylists are lost too. Removing files from MediaMonkey means they're also removed from the AutoPlaylists in MediaMonkey, but when the files are re-added to the Library they'll also be re-added to any AutoPlaylists for which the Criteria match. You can [[Moving MM to a new computer|migrate your library to a new PC]] to move your Playlists to a new computer.''

== Create an AutoPlaylist ==

# Use '''Edit > New AutoPlaylist''' from the Main Menu.
# A new AutoPlaylist will be created in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]]''' node in the Media Tree.

== Edit an AutoPlaylist ==

[[File:AutoPlaylists Settings.jpg|1000px|center|AutoPlaylist Settings]]

# Right click on the AutoPlaylist in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] node in the Media Tree and select ''Edit'' from the Context menu.
# In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Filelisting]] you'll see the settings for the AutoPlaylist in the Info Panel. You can set the following settings for an AutoPlaylist:
#* You can change the AutoPlaylist name using double click on the AutoPlaylist name in the Filelisting.
#* You can set to which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collection]] the AutoPlaylist should be limited using the ''Search'' setting. When setting it to a Collection only files in that Collection will be included in the AutoPlaylist.
#* You can set if All or Any of the Criteria should be matched using ''Match''. When setting the Criteria ''Genre = Rock'' and ''Date = 2008'' you'd get all Rock files from 2008 with match All (but not Rock files from other years or other Genres from the year 2008). With match Any you'd get all files with Genre Rock and all files from 2008 (so for example Rock songs from 2007 and Pop songs from 2008 will be included).
#* You can set which Criteria to use to filter which files should be on the AutoPlaylist using the ''Match'' + button to add Criteria. You can use most tags from your files as Criteria and you can nest Criteria using ''[Nested condition]''.
#* You can limit how many files should be shown on the AutoPlaylist by limiting by files, megabytes or minutes using ''Limit to''. Limiting is useful when you have a large Library, but want to sync a limited subset. ''Selected by'' determines how this limit is applied. If you want a random AutoPlaylist to execute each time you use/view it you need to set ''Selected by'' to an ''(auto-refresh)'' option.
#* You can set how the files on the AutoPlaylist are sorted using ''Sort by''. You can use multiple sorts so you can for example first sort on Genre and then within the Genre sort on Artist. Sort can be applied descending and ascending

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Adding Existing Media Files to the Library]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Media Tree: Playlists]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Using Playlists]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Playlists}}|Exporting Playlists]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Sync Files to Devices]]

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WebHelp:Content

2024-12-03T23:11:16Z

Lowlander:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > MediaMonkey 2024 Help

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{{WebHelpHeader|MediaMonkey 2024 Help}}

==[[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]]==
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|What's New}}|What's New in MediaMonkey 2024]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting Started}}|Getting Started]]
**[[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
**[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Adding Existing Files to the MediaMonkey Library]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading to the Gold Version}}|Upgrading to the Gold Version]]

== [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Navigating your Library]] ==
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|Searching Files]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}|Filelisting]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Media Tree: Playing node and 'Playing' list]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Media Tree: Collections]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Media Tree: Playlists]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Media Tree: Folders / Pinned / Devices & Services]]

==[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]]==
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|The MediaMonkey Player]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Protecting Your Library with Party Mode}}|Protecting Your Library with Party Mode]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Automatically Play Files with Auto-DJ]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Playing Files at a Level Volume]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Using Playlists & CUE Sheets]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|Using AutoPlaylists]]

==[[{{WebHelp:Links|Web-based Audio}}|Web-based Media]]==
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Podcasts}}|Podcasts]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Net Radio}}|Internet Radio]]

==[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Audio Tracks & CDs}}|Adding Media Files & CDs]]==
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding Existing Files to the Library}}|Adding Files and Updating the Library]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding CDs to the Library}}|Cataloguing CDs to the Library]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|Ripping Tracks from CDs]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Clearing the Library}}|Clearing the Library]]

==[[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Tracks}}|Editing Files]]==
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Track Properties}}|Editing File Properties]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Editing Artwork]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting Track Information from the Internet}}|Online Lookup of File Information]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Album Properties}}|Editing Album Properties]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag from Filename}}|Tag from Filename]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Synchronizing Your Tags}}|Update Tags]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Clean Your Tags}}|Clean Tags]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Organizing Files and Folders]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|Managing Duplicates]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Converting Formats]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}|Volume Leveling]]

==[[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] ==
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Syncing with Portable Devices]]
**[[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]]
**[[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple Devices (iPhone/iPod/iPad) Synchronization]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing with Services}}|Syncing Streaming Services: Deezer and Spotify]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud Services}}|Using Cloud Services: Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting UPnP DLNA Media Servers}}|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Burning an Audio CD}}|Burning Audio CDs]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion Configuration]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Playlists}}|Exporting Playlists]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Track Lists}}|Generating Reports]]

== [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]] ==
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback_Rules}}|Customizing Collections and Playback Rules]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings General}}|Settings: General]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings Fields}}|Settings: Fields]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings Confirmations}}|Settings: Confirmations]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating Custom Scripts}}|Installing Addons]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Player Plugin Configuration}}|Player Plugin Configuration]]

== [[WebHelp:Reference Information|Reference Information]] ==
*[[WebHelp:Basic Concepts|Basic Concepts]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Keyboard Shortcuts}}|Keyboard & Mouse Shortcuts]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring Directory and File Formats}}|Masks to Configure Folder and Filename Formats]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|About Track Properties}}|File Properties & Tag Formats]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|MP3 Encoding Settings}}|MP3 Encoding Settings]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing up the Library}}|Managing the MediaMonkey Database]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Field maps}}|Field Maps]]

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