Yesterday I wrote a small tool, which I need to copy MP3 files from my iTunes library to a new folder using a specific folder structure.
Even though iTunes offers the possibility to organize the files into subfolders somewhat similar to how I would like it, it still uses non-Ascii characters in the file names. And the MP3 player in my car cannot handle non-Ascii characters in the file name.
I am offering this tool now on my website, because maybe it also useful to others.
iTunes Exporter (available on my website under the category "Misc Tools")
Purpose:
Copies MP3 files of a iTunes library or playlist to another target folder, organized in subfolders.
Instructions:
- Export iTunes library or playlist as XML
- Select exported XML file in iTunes Exporter
- Choose export folder
- Press start
Output:
Songs in the export folder are organized the following way:
- "Artist Name" folder
- "Album Name" subfolder
- "## - Song title.mp3" file name
If Album Artist is available, it is used instead of Artist Name.
If song is part of a compilation, the "Album Name" folder is the top-most folder.
