MP3 metadata viewer
Inspect available ID3 tags, embedded artwork, track information, technical audio properties, and other supported metadata.
FREE ONLINE AUDIO METADATA VIEWER
View Audio Metadata
Inspect available tags, track information, technical audio details and embedded artwork in your audio files directly in your browser.
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SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS
View Metadata from MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC & OGG Files
Audio formats store tags and technical information in different ways. The fields shown by this audio metadata checker depend on what the selected file contains and what the scanner can read.
WAV metadata viewer
Review available RIFF or audio metadata, technical properties, sample information, and supported tags.
M4A metadata viewer
Check available MP4/M4A audio tags, artwork, track information, encoder details, and technical properties.
FLAC metadata viewer
View available Vorbis or native tags, artwork, track information, and technical audio properties.
OGG metadata viewer
Inspect available OGG/Vorbis tags, artwork, track information, and technical audio properties.
WHY VIEW AUDIO METADATA?
Why Check the Metadata in an Audio File?
Check Artist, Album & Track Information
Audio metadata can contain artist, album, title, genre, track or disc numbers, and other descriptive fields when present.
Check Embedded Artwork
Some audio files contain album artwork or other embedded images that can be inspected.
Check Audio Technical Properties
Available results may include duration, bitrate, sample rate, channels, codec, sample format, and other audio properties.
Check Files Before Sharing or Publishing
Inspecting metadata before distributing, uploading, publishing, or archiving an audio file helps you understand what information accompanies it.
AUDIO METADATA REPORTS
Generate a Detailed Audio Metadata Report
After scanning an audio file, use the existing Download Metadata Report control to generate a local PDF containing the available results. Depending on the file, available fields may include file information, title, artist, album artist, album, year/date, genre, comments, composer, lyricist, track number, disc number, copyright, encoder, language, grouping, label, website, description, ISRC, barcode, mood, BPM, key, ReplayGain information, native tags, embedded artwork information, file format, file size, duration, bitrate, stream count, codec, sample rate, channels, sample format, sample count, and other supported technical audio fields.
HOW IT WORKS
View Audio Metadata in Your Browser
Select an Audio File
Choose a supported MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, or OGG file.
Scan Locally
HeyMetadata reads the available metadata from the selected audio file directly in your browser.
Review the Results
Available tags, track information, embedded artwork, stream details, and technical audio fields are organized into readable sections.
Download a Report
Use the existing Download Metadata Report control to save the available results as a PDF.
WHAT YOU CAN INSPECT
What Audio Metadata Can You View?
The current audio scanner organizes supported fields into categories. Results depend on the selected file and may include:
Descriptive Tags
Title, artist, album artist, album, genre, comments, composer, lyricist, copyright, language, grouping, description, label, and website.
Track Information
Track number, disc number, track and disc sequencing, and year or date fields when present.
Identifiers
ISRC, barcode, and other supported identifiers where available.
Playback & Music Information
BPM, key, mood, and ReplayGain information when present.
Artwork
Embedded album artwork and available artwork metadata where readable.
Technical Audio Information
File format, file size, duration, bitrate, codec, stream count, sample rate, channels, sample format, sample count, and other supported technical fields.
Native / Format-Specific Tags
Native tag structures available in supported files where they are supported by the underlying parser.
UNDERSTANDING AUDIO METADATA
What Is Audio Metadata?
Audio metadata is information stored in or associated with an audio file that describes the track, its creator, its release, or technical properties.
Tag Metadata
Title, artist, album, genre, comments, composer, and other descriptive fields.
Track Information
Track number, disc number, release year or date, and sequencing information.
Embedded Artwork
Images such as album covers that may be embedded inside some audio files.
Technical Audio Information
Codec, bitrate, duration, sample rate, channels, sample format, and stream information.
Format-Specific / Native Tags
Metadata structures that vary between MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and OGG files.
PRIVATE AUDIO METADATA VIEWER
Inspect Audio Metadata Without Uploading Your File
Processing happens locally in your browser. No upload is required for metadata inspection: the selected audio file is processed on your device and does not need to be sent to a server for this workflow.
AUDIO METADATA FAQ
Questions About Viewing Audio Metadata
What is audio metadata?
Audio metadata is information stored in or associated with an audio file that describes the track, its release, its creator, or technical audio properties.
What metadata can be found in an audio file?
Depending on the file, available results may include descriptive tags, track and disc numbers, dates, identifiers, embedded artwork, native tags, and technical fields such as duration, bitrate, codec, sample rate, and channels.
What is ID3 metadata?
ID3 metadata is a tag format commonly used in MP3 files for information such as title, artist, album, year, genre, track number, comments, and embedded artwork when present.
Can I view MP3 metadata online?
Yes. Select an MP3 in the HeyMetadata audio metadata viewer to inspect available tags and technical fields locally in your browser.
Can I see artist, album, title and track information?
Yes. The viewer displays available artist, album artist, album, title, track, disc, and related fields when they are present and readable.
Can I view embedded album artwork?
Yes. If an audio file contains readable embedded artwork, the results can show the artwork and available artwork details.
Can I see the bitrate, sample rate and audio codec?
These technical fields can be shown when the selected file exposes them and the scanner can read them.
Which audio formats does HeyMetadata support?
The audio metadata viewer supports MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and OGG files.
Why does my audio file have little or no metadata?
Metadata varies by format, encoder, editing software, export settings, and what was written or removed before you received the file.
Does viewing audio metadata modify my audio file?
No. The viewer reads the selected audio file and does not modify the original.
Is my audio file uploaded to a server?
No upload is required for audio metadata inspection. The selected file is processed locally in your browser on your device.
Can I download an audio metadata report?
Yes. After scanning, use Download Metadata Report to create a local PDF containing the available file, metadata, artwork, and technical results found during inspection.
Want to remove metadata from your audio file? Remove audio metadata.