ID3
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'''ID3''' is a metadata format, used mainly in [[MP3]] audio files. It stores information such as the song title, artist, and album. | '''ID3''' is a metadata format, used mainly in [[MP3]] audio files. It stores information such as the song title, artist, and album. | ||
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+ | There are two major versions. ID3v1 defines a fixed-length data block that is always placed at the end of the file. ID3v2, which has very little in common with ID3v1, defines a block with variable-length frames and allows more flexibility and verbosity. | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == |
Revision as of 22:53, 30 March 2013
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Overview
ID3 is a metadata format, used mainly in MP3 audio files. It stores information such as the song title, artist, and album.
Format
There are two major versions. ID3v1 defines a fixed-length data block that is always placed at the end of the file. ID3v2, which has very little in common with ID3v1, defines a block with variable-length frames and allows more flexibility and verbosity.