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MP3 Encoder Changelog

What's new in MP3 Encoder 2.18.1

Jul 14, 2020
  • Fix an issue when clearing or reverting metadata.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.18 (Jul 10, 2020)

  • Support for Dark Mode
  • Update WavPack to 5.1.0, adding support for WavPack DSD files
  • Update LAME to 3.100
  • Update FLAC to 1.3.3
  • Update Ogg to 1.3.4
  • Other minor bug and cosmetic fixes.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.17 (Aug 4, 2015)

  • Added support for decoding DSD files.
  • Added 'source encoded with' as a format specifier.
  • Updated FLAC decoder to 1.3.1
  • No longer creates default directory in your Music folder.
  • Many small bug fixes.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.16 (Jun 20, 2014)

  • Added a preference to remove unsafe characters for Windows file systems.
  • Fixed an issue when converting a large number of .caf files.
  • Fixed an issue with reading .mov files on Mavericks.
  • Other small bug fixes.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.14 (Jun 20, 2013)

  • Added the ability to preserve the input file's folder structure.
  • Added the option to write ID3v2.3 tags with various text encodings.
  • Added the ability to add the output directory chooser in the toolbar.
  • Album Artwork data size, dimensions, and image type are now displayed.
  • Added .3ga input file support.
  • Added a preference for writing "Encoded By" metadata information.
  • Several bug fixes.
  • Sandboxed per Apple's requirements.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.13.1 (Jun 14, 2012)

  • Fixed an issue where selecting "Overwrite Existing Output Files" would not overwrite existing output files.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.13 (May 2, 2012)

  • Added support for reading True Audio (.tta) files.
  • Added a 'Compilation' checkbox to the metadata editor.
  • File list queue now shows more detailed progress information.
  • Write Metadata is now its own button that can be added to the toolbar
  • Field focus is now maintained in the metadata editor when changing tracks.
  • Album Artwork is now shown when selecting multiple files with identical artwork.
  • Fixed an issue where lots of icons would bounce on the Dock when decoding WMA Lossess using Flip4Mac.
  • Other small fixes and changes. See the Change-log in the Help for a complete list.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.12 (Mar 15, 2012)

  • Added WMA Lossless support for users with Flip4Mac Pro.
  • Which MP3 tag types to write can now be selected in the preferences (ID3v1, ID3v2.4, or APE).
  • Removed the bottom drawer that appeard when adding MP3 source files.
  • Made "Skip MP3 Source Files" a preference.
  • Holding down the Encode button now reveals an option to write metadata to MP3 source files.
  • "Use Custom Naming Scheme" preference now shows an example of how the naming scheme will look.
  • Made a preference to display the error log as soon as an error occurs, instead of waiting until the end to show it.
  • Added the ability to show the error log in the Window menu.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.11.1 (Feb 14, 2012)

  • Fixed an issue with reading album artwork in FLAC files.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.11 (Feb 7, 2012)

  • Added support for reading WavPack files.
  • Added support for reading Musepack files.
  • Added support for reading Ogg Speex files.
  • Added BPM and Grouping to format specifiers.
  • Added the ability to re-read metadata from the original source file.
  • Added the option to disable metadata writing.
  • Updated LAME to 3.99.4.
  • Updated FFMpeg libraries to 0.10.
  • Many Bug Fixes

New in MP3 Encoder 2.10 (Dec 5, 2011)

  • Added support for reading Monkey's Audio files.
  • Added option to save album artwork to file.
  • Added option to automatically read album artwork from file.
  • Now reads album artwork from Ogg Vorbis and Ogg Flac metadata.
  • Added rightclick menus to file list.
  • Performance Enhancements.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.9.3 (Nov 4, 2011)

  • Added Sample Rate to format specifiers.
  • Fixed an issue with copyright information not transferring to encoded files.
  • Fixed a possible bug with the comments field of AIF files ripped in iTunes.
  • Fixed a possible bug when encoding VBR MP3 files.
  • Updated FFmpeg Libraries to 0.8.5.
  • Other minor bug fixes.
  • Minor User Interface fixes and changes.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.9.1 (Sep 30, 2011)

  • Fixed an issue with adding tracks from iTunes

New in MP3 Encoder 2.9 (Sep 22, 2011)

  • Added a File Info window showing more information about source files.
  • Added the option to add tracks to iTunes and create iTunes playlists based on track metadata.
  • Added a toolbar to the preferences window to keep things better organized.
  • Updated Help File format.
  • Fixed an issue where changes to the custom naming scheme did not always stick.
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New in MP3 Encoder 2.8 (Aug 16, 2011)

  • Major user interface update.
Added support for Ogg Flac, Ogg Vorbis, Sound Designer II, 3GP Audio, 3GPP-2 Audio, Core Audio Format, NeXT/Sun.
Moved metadata editor from a pullout drawer to its own window.
Added BPM and Lyrics to the metadata editor.
Added Clear All Metadata to the Metadata menu.
Added Previous, Next, and Close buttons to the metadata editor window.
Added the option to keep files in the queue after encoding or editing metadata.
Added the option to rename files when applying metadata only.
Added bitrate and encoding method to format specifiers in custom naming sheme.
Now checks if user has write permissions to output folder.
Updated TagLib libraries to 1.7
Updated to FFMpeg libraries to 0.8
Fixed a bug where MP3 Encoder would not relinquish ownership of a file after encoding.
Fixed a possible crashing bug when encoding a very large number of files.
Fixed a bug where the cancel button might not cancel the operation.
Improved error logging and error log window.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.7.2 (Jun 8, 2011)

  • Restores the ability to update mp3 metadata that was broken in the previous update. Sorry for any inconvenience.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.7.1 (Jun 4, 2011)

  • Failed encodes will no longer delete original even if “Delete Original” is checked.
  • Better file handling when re-encoding to the same file.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.7 (May 26, 2011)

  • Custom naming schemes can now have text inside the format specifier brackets. If the metadata corresponding to the format specifier is not present, all text within the brackets will be removed. This is extremely useful for creating separators without them showing up when the metadata is not present.
  • Added option to overwrite existing files.
  • Added option to be prompted before overwriting existing files.
  • Selecting Joint Stereo now forces Mid/Side encoding on every frame.
  • Added ability to add .m4r files.
  • Added help file.
  • Canceling no longer removes running processes from queue.
  • Fixed an issue where original mp3 files would be deleted if 'Delete Original' was checked and mp3 files were skipped or only updating metadata.
  • Fixed a bug where track number might not be read properly in some situations.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.6 (May 16, 2011)

  • Now you can make custom output file paths from the metadata.
  • Added copy and paste all metadata.
  • Fixed a bug where album artist might not be set.
  • Fixed a bug where track number might not be set or set incorrectly.
  • Fixed a bug where Command-C and Command-P would not work in metadata editor.
  • Allows for .aac extension files.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.5 (Mar 26, 2011)

  • Added support for Real Audio and Real Media files.
  • Added Album Artist to meta-data editor.
  • Added the ability to drag directly from iTunes to the application or dock icon.
  • Better support for multiple selections. Shift-click extends selection. Command-click adds to selection.
  • Added Select All and Deselect All.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.4 (Mar 7, 2011)

  • MP3 Encoder can now function as a simple MP3 tag editor!
  • Added support for MP3 files. MP3 files can be re-encoded or have only their meta-data updated.
  • Added "Grouping" and "Disc Number" to meta-data editor.
  • Better support for reading m4a and wma tags.
  • Added confirmation of quitting the app while encoding is in progress.

New in MP3 Encoder 2.2 (Feb 2, 2011)

  • Added support for FLAC files!
  • Added support for Apple Lossless files!
  • Added support for M4A-AAC files!
  • Added support for MP4-AAC files!

New in MP3 Encoder 2.1.1 (Jan 31, 2011)

  • Better support for non-standard AIF and WAV files
  • More stereo mode options
  • Minor bug fixes