Release: 18-05-2026 at 10:13 PM
This update unifies tag save behavior across all write paths, shows relative file paths in the file list, improves session handling reliability, tracks progression for guest users, and hardens the installer against stale registry states.
Tag Save Settings
Tag writes now consistently apply all user-configured settings across every operation.
- Unified write behavior: Saving tags - whether writing metadata, embedding cover art, or clearing fields - now always applies the same settings: ID3v2 version, text encoding, JPEG quality, maximum cover art dimensions, and whether ID3v1 and APE tags are kept or removed. Previously these settings were only applied on some write paths and silently ignored on others.
- Cover art encoding: Cover art is now encoded through the same pipeline for all operations. Format detection, quality reduction, and size capping all use the values configured in Settings, regardless of where the save originates.
File Path Display
The file list now shows relative paths when files are loaded from a folder.
- Relative paths: When a folder is loaded, each file in the list is shown relative to the root of that folder. Files in subfolders appear as
subfolder/song.mp3instead of justsong.mp3, making it clear where each file sits in the folder structure. - Fallback: If a relative path cannot be resolved for a file, the file name is shown as a fallback.
Session Handling
MetaEdit now validates and refreshes sessions more proactively.
- Startup session check: On launch, the active session is validated before it is used. If the token is expired but a refresh token is available, the session is refreshed before the app continues. Sessions with missing or empty credentials are treated as unauthenticated rather than being passed through silently.
- Cloud settings: The cloud settings service fetches a fresh token before each API call, picking up sessions refreshed by the Hub while the app is open.
Guest Progression
Tag operations now award experience points to local users who are not signed in.
- Guest XP: When tags are saved and no account is active, the XP earned for the operation is credited to the local guest profile. Progression is tracked consistently whether or not you are signed in.
AutoTag
- File paths with special characters: The fingerprint tool is now launched with each argument passed separately, so file paths containing spaces, brackets, or other special characters are handled correctly. Previously such paths could cause the fingerprint lookup to fail silently.
- Improved metadata parsing: Copyright field extraction and MusicBrainz release link parsing were improved to handle a wider range of response formats from the lookup API.
- Secure connections: The custom certificate bypass in the acoustic fingerprint HTTP client has been removed. Connections now use standard TLS validation.
Context Menu and UI
- Cover art corners: Cover art previews in the AutoTag window no longer clip with jagged edges at the corners. The rendering approach was changed to produce clean rounded corners.
- Context menu borders: Padding was removed from all context menu popup borders for a tighter appearance consistent with the rest of the interface.
- File list separator: The file list separator line now uses the same style as in Medio - no margin and an explicit width.
- Tool window rendering: Tool windows now have layout rounding and device pixel snapping enabled for crisper edge rendering on all display configurations.
Installer
- Stale install detection: The installer validates that the uninstall executable and install directory exist before treating the application as already installed. Leftover registry entries from a previously removed or partially installed copy no longer trigger a false "already installed" result.
- Uninstall key cleanup: Orphaned uninstall registry keys and shortcuts pointing to files that no longer exist are removed automatically during the install check.
Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.