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How to Add, Edit, or Remove Metadata in Media Files

FFmpeg is a powerful command-line tool used for handling multimedia files, including editing metadata, which contains essential information such as title, artist, album, genre, creation date, and encoding details.

Modifying metadata is useful for organizing media libraries, improving searchability, and adding copyright or author details to media files.

This guide explains how to modify media metadata using FFmpeg with practical examples in Linux.

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