Editing Video Metadata and Tags
This video metadata editor lets you view and modify metadata tags embedded in video files. Edit title, artist, album, year, genre, and comment fields. The tool reads existing tags from your file and lets you update them before downloading.
Metadata tags travel with the video file and display in media players, helping you organize and identify your video library. MP4 files use atoms/boxes for metadata storage.
Practical Use Cases
- Content creators who add descriptive titles and artist information to their videos for better organization.
- Video librarians organizing their personal video library who fill in metadata for proper categorization and searchability.
- Filmmakers who add credits, year, and genre information to their short films before distribution.
- Teachers who create educational videos with descriptive metadata for their institution's media library.
- Archivists preparing videos for archival who add comprehensive metadata for future reference.
What to Know Before Using It
- The tool reads existing tags automatically when you load a file. You can modify any field or leave it unchanged.
- Not all video formats support the same metadata fields. MP4 has extensive metadata support; other formats vary.
- The output is MP4 format with metadata atoms. If your source is a different format, it gets converted.
- Some media players display metadata differently. What shows as "Artist" in one player might show as "Creator" in another.
- Year should be a 4-digit number (2024, not 24) for best compatibility.
FAQ
- What metadata fields can I edit?
- Title, artist, album, year, genre, and comment. These are standard fields supported by most media players.
- Will this work with non-MP4 files?
- The tool accepts various video formats but outputs MP4 with metadata. Original format metadata might not transfer completely.
- Can I add cover art or thumbnails?
- No—this tool handles text metadata only. For cover art, you'd need dedicated tag editing software.
- What happens if a field is empty?
- Empty fields are simply not written. A file with no artist tag just won't display artist information.
- Can I remove existing metadata?
- You can leave fields blank, but that doesn't necessarily remove existing tags. For complete metadata removal, use the metadata remover tool.
- Is this compatible with all media players?
- MP4 metadata is widely supported, but some players might not display all fields. Title is most universally supported.