Is there a way to add track numbers to the mp3 file names?

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Is there a way to add track numbers to the mp3 file names?

I've recently switched from using Windows Media Player to iTunes. I ripped all my music through WMP and the file names of all the tracks are just "Song Title" but with no track number (eg "01 - Song Title").

Is there a way that I can get iTunes to add this onto the file name? It would take me faaaaaar to long to rip everything again. I need the track number in the file name as I'm making mp3 CDs for the car and want the albums to play in the correct order.

If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Windows XP Pro

Posted on Aug 10, 2008 7:24 AM

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Answer 1

ed2345

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Aug 10, 2008 7:56 AM in response to matt.thurman

iTunes will add the track number when it rips, if you go to Edit > Preferences > Advanced > Importing and enable "Create filenames with Track number." If you want to modify existing filenames, you will have to look for a 3rd party tool.

Why don't you just burn the MP3 CD in the sequence you want it to play?

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matt.thurman Author

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Aug 10, 2008 8:38 AM in response to ed2345

I guess I'll have to find a 3rd party thing then.

If you're making an mp3 CD the player reads the CD in alphabetical order so it doesn't matter what order you put them in. If they had 01,02,03 etc a the begining it'd be okay.

Cheers for the reply.

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ed2345

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Aug 10, 2008 9:01 AM in response to matt.thurman

Matt,

When you burn the MP3 CD with iTunes, it names each file on the CD as "number title," independent of what the original file name was. The number corresponds to its position in the playlist from which you are burning. (It does not modify the filename on your hard drive.)

I believe that will accomplish the sequencing you are looking for. Give it a try and let us know.

Ed

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