Unable to add missing artwork after upgrading today to iTunes 12.1

Same Yosemite/ iTunes versions and setup as you (but MBA) and I can add artwork. I typically save the file first, rather than copy and paste, have you tried that? Also, in iTunes 12 it seems that to add artwork you drag it to the header of the Get Info window.

I was unable to copy/paste to the album header area, but if you select the "Artwork" tab when in "Get Info.." you should be able to paste the artwork there successfully.

Not able to save album art to iTunes m4v movie file. Right clicked file in iTunes and chose MORE INFO, clicked the ARTWORK tab, used the ADD ARTWORK button. Image appears in info window but disappears when clicking OK. Image was not saved. All other text info was. Also tried to copy and paste inside artwork tab, does not let me. Also tried dragging the image to the artwork tab in both the top and middle areas, again image appears but then disappears when clicking OK. Also tried the OPTION KEY-RIGHT CLICK work around that worked in the previous version, no longer available. Using iTunes version 12.1.0.50 on 2009 iMac with Yosemite 10.10.2 Any info or discussion would be greatly appreaciated.

I've got the same problem on exactly the same set-up. And I've also tried all of the methods you've listed to add artwork to an .mp4 movie file. Sure wish they hand't written out the option key work-around...

I've got the same problem on exactly the same set-up, for AIFF files. And I've also tried all of the methods you've listed to add artwork to an .aiff music file.

The work around is to create a mp3 file !

This may not fix your issue, but for reference I tested some of my movies, both .mp4 and .m4v and was able to successfully paste and drag artwork to the file, although they already had existing artwork.

I've been unable to add artwork since the latest update no matter what method I try. copy/paste doesn't work, drag and drop doesn't work, and clicking the choose artwork button and selecting a jpg doesn't work. Apple broke the feature and needs to fix it

zenjim wrote:

Apple broke the feature and needs to fix it

If that were the case, why does embedding artwork into native files still work for me on iTunes 12.1?

Are you working with mp3 files? If so, what ID3 tag version are they? If you're using v2.4 then that may be the problem as it never has worked well, only v2.3 should be used.

Are you certain that this is not a file permissions issue?

II'm working with movie files. .mp4 and .m4v.

Im having the exact same issue on all of my apple computers. All using latest version of Yosemite and latest 12.1.0.50 version of iTunes and no matter what method or hack I've tried I can not get the movie artwork to show up after clicking OK. In fact, now the ADD ARTWORK option is grayed out on a few of the movies I was messing around with. I'm replying to this post in hopes that someone finds a workaround and posts it here before Apple bothers to fix this. May not be a big deal to them but seeing random screen shots instead of movie posters in my Apple TV library is KILLING my OCD lol

I am in the same situation now...MacBook Pro, Yosemite 10.10.2, iTunes 12.1.0.50 saving onto the same NAS I have been using for many months, new .mp4 files will no longer accept artwork, all other updates added through "get info" work and stay, artwork, does not. Prior to the last iTunes update through "get info" I had the same problem but could use the "option_get info" work around, now that seems to be broken too.

I'm curious which of you are using the option to "Keep iTunes Media folder organized" in the iTunes Preferences. I am and am not having any issues with either music or movie files. I ask this because I wonder if it could be a permissions or ACL issue with where the files are being stored.

Example: iTunes Preference Screenshot

Yes, I use the option "Keep iTunes Media folder organized". My folder is on a Sinology NAS.