Zortam Mp3 Media Studio uses color-coding in the main library grid to give you an instant visual indicator of each file’s tag version, audio bitrate, embedded cover artwork, and lyrics. Through the Tag Colors setup panel, you can customize these highlight colors or restore standard Windows theme colors.
1. Visual Status Indicators
Assign distinct colors to different file states so you can scan large music collections at a glance without checking individual file properties:
| Color Indicator | Represents | Why It’s Useful |
|---|---|---|
| ID3v1 tag color | Files containing legacy ID3v1 tags | Helps locate older tracks that need upgrading to ID3v2. |
| ID3v2 tag color | Files containing modern ID3v2 tags | Confirms that full metadata and unicode tags are present. |
| Low bitrate color | Low-quality audio files (e.g., under 128 kbps) | Spot low-fidelity tracks quickly for re-ripping or upgrading. |
| Lyric color | Files with embedded song lyrics | Identifies tracks that have lyrics ready for playback. |
| Image color | Files with embedded album cover art | Highlights tracks that already have cover artwork attached. |
| Image and Lyrics Color | Files with both artwork and lyrics embedded | Shows fully completed tracks in your library. |
2. How to Change or Reset Color Coding
- Go to Options → Setup (or press F7).
- Select the Tag Colors tab.
- Click the color swatch button next to any status label (e.g., Low bitrate color or Image color) to pick a custom highlight color.
- Check Use System Colors if you prefer clean, uncolored standard text rows.
- Click Default Colors at any time to restore Zortam’s original color scheme.
- Click OK to apply changes to your main library view.
Pro Tip: Set a vibrant color (like red or orange) for Low bitrate color to instantly spot low-quality MP3s that need replacement when cleaning up your collection.