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GrooveTag – MP3 Player & ID3 Tag Editor for macOS
Tag it. Play it. Love it.
macOS App
GrooveTag combines a professional MP3 player, 10-band equalizer, precise ID3 tag editor and web radio in a single, elegant macOS app – with automatic tag recognition via Shazam and Apple Music.
macOS only · No registration required
MP3 Player, ID3 Editor & Equalizer for macOS
All the tools for a perfect music library – in one app, without compromise.
Tagging
Smart Tagging
Read and write ID3 tags to the ID3 V2.3 standard – including Title, Artist, Album, Album Artist, Composer, Genre, Release Year and Track Number. The metadata you actually need.
Automation
Shazam & Apple Music
Identify songs via Shazam and retrieve complete metadata directly from Apple Music – Title, Artist, Album, Genre, Release Year and more are filled in automatically. No more tedious manual entry. No Apple Music subscription needed.
Privacy
Privacy First
No data storage, no tracking, no subscription. An internet connection is used exclusively for retrieving tags via Shazam and Apple Music and for playing web radio streams – and for absolutely nothing else.
Sound
10-Band Equalizer
Shape your sound with precise 10-band control: 10 presets for every music style, ±12 dB range per band, and Volume Boost for extra punch – built right into the player, no external tools needed.
Audio
Level Meter & ReplayGain
Keep your levels in check: the real-time Level Meter shows L+R channels as an LED display. ReplayGain automatically normalizes the volume across your entire MP3 collection – no more manual adjustments.
See It in Action
A look at the interface – clean, dark and fully optimized for efficiency.
Technical Details
macOS only
Platform
min. macOS 13.5
Minimum Resolution
1920 × 1080 px
ID3 Standard
ID3 Tag V2.3
Internet Connection
Optional
Only for Shazam & Apple Music ID3 data & web radio
Subscription
None
Data Storage
None
Supported Fields
Title · Artist · Album
Album Artist · Composer · Genre · Year · Track Number · Comment · ReplayGain
Additional Info
Sample Rate · ID3 Version
Equalizer
10 Bands · ±12 dB
10 Presets · Volume Boost
Volume
ReplayGain · Level Meter
Auto normalization · L+R LED display
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about GrooveTag.
Do I need an Apple Music subscription to use GrooveTag?
No. GrooveTag uses Apple Music internally via JWT tokens to retrieve song metadata. An active Apple Music subscription is not required.
What macOS version is required?
GrooveTag requires macOS 13.5 (Ventura) or later. The minimum screen resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels.
Is my data stored or tracked?
No. GrooveTag stores no personal data, creates no user profiles, and does no tracking. An internet connection is only used for automatic tag retrieval via Shazam and Apple Music, and for web radio streaming.
Does GrooveTag work offline?
Yes. You can manage and play your entire local MP3 library and all playlists completely offline. Only Shazam recognition, Apple Music metadata retrieval, and web radio streaming require an internet connection.
How does automatic song recognition work?
GrooveTag identifies songs using Shazam technology, then retrieves complete ID3 metadata directly from Apple Music – title, artist, album, genre, release year and more, all at the touch of a button.
Get Started
Ready to Take Control
Ready to Take Control
of Your Music?
GrooveTag is your command center for perfect metadata. No subscription, no cloud, no compromises.
Requires macOS · Internet connection only required for Shazam & Apple Music ID3 data & web radio