Codes
ISRC / UPC Validator
Validate ISRC, UPC, EAN and GTIN code formats locally before release delivery.
All metadata tools
Release metadata utilities
Open Tool
Release QA
Release Metadata Checker
Review title, artist, version information, explicit status and identifier fields.
Files
Filename Cleaner
Clean and normalize messy audio filenames before catalog handoff or distribution.
Tags
Audio Tag Reader
Read embedded metadata tags from audio files locally in the browser.
Recommended workflow
Metadata release check sequence
Validate codes
Check ISRC and UPC formatting before entering distributor forms.
Review release fields
Confirm titles, artist names, versions and explicit status.
Clean filenames
Standardize file names for easier team handoff and catalog storage.
Read audio tags
Inspect embedded tags when working with existing files or catalog assets.
Related categories
Connected workflows
FAQ
Metadata Tools FAQ
What metadata should I check before distribution?
Review release titles, artist names, version info, ISRC, UPC, filenames and embedded audio tags.
Can I validate ISRC and UPC codes?
Yes. The ISRC / UPC Validator checks common formatting rules for release identifiers.
Can metadata tools help avoid distributor rejection?
They can catch common formatting issues before submission, though each distributor has its own review rules.