marcjenks Author

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Custom Lyrics and Artwork not saving in iTunes 12.8.2.3

This is a recurring issue. I'm currently running iTunes 12.8.2.3 on MacBook Pro running High Sierra 10.13.6

If you click on a song file within iTunes, command i (you can also get to this by clicking on the three dots at the far right of the song file). There is an Artwork tab and Lyrics tab available. No option is given to place or insert Artwork, but there is an option to add custom lyrics.

When adding Lyrics, you can tick the box bottom right marked Custom Lyrics and it will allow you to paste lyrics in from the clipboard.

If you click ok, they are not saved.

So no adding Artwork feature or Custom Lyrics feature that I can find or make work.

Given they exist as part of the iTunes 'Song info' options, surely this is an error or oversight?

Any news from Apple on this or fixes greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

MJ

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 12, 2019 9:37 AM

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Dec 17, 2019 7:52 AM in response to marcjenks

Are the tracks in .wav format? That won't take a tag where this information would be stored. Otherwise see Repair security permissions for iTunes for Mac - Apple Community.

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Dec 16, 2019 1:07 PM in response to marcjenks

Hello marcjenks

Thank you for stopping by Apple Support Communities. From what you've described, you're unable to add lyrics or artwork in iTunes on your Mac. I'd love the chance to help out.

First, check to see if you have any updates available for iTunes: Update to the latest version of iTunes.

Next, test the issue in another user account: How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac.

Finally, please reply with whether or not you have an Apple Music membership.

Take care.

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Jan 3, 2020 12:08 PM in response to marcjenks

You can set your import settings to Apple Lossless, then Convert a song to a different file format with the Apple Music app or iTunes for Windows - Apple Support to get a file that is still .wav quality but to which you can add lyrics and artwork.

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marcjenks Author

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Jan 3, 2020 12:06 PM in response to turingtest2

Hi, this particular track is a .WAV so yes, this may be the issue.

Will check and respond.

Many thanks

MJ

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