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Nate the great · 02-20-2008, 10:41 PM

Because Steven pointed me at NPR's podcasts, I figured out what you need to do to put a mp3 in the Audible folder on the Kindle. Here it is: The mp3 must have the ID3 tags correctly set in the metadata. That's it. It doesn't matter what the tags are.

My mp3s weren't working before. Some were professionally made, others I ripped using WMP. None were recognized. I don't know why.

Here is a quick and simple method to the tags. Download AudioShell. It's a plugin for Windows Explorer (might not work in Vista). After you install AudioShell, right click and view the properties of each mp3. You can even select all mp3s in a folder, and do a group property check. Select "AudioShell tag editor" from the menu bar. If you're looking at one mp3, you're done; close the properties window. If you are doing a group property check, checkmark one of the fields. You don't actually have to change anything. Now close the window.

I'm sure there are other ways to do it, but this is quick and incredibly easy.

P.S. This may be a small feature, but I think it's cool. Plus, it's not in the manual.

02-20-2008, 10:41 PM	#18
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	My Final Answer Because Steven pointed me at NPR's podcasts, I figured out what you need to do to put a mp3 in the Audible folder on the Kindle. Here it is: The mp3 must have the ID3 tags correctly set in the metadata. That's it. It doesn't matter what the tags are. My mp3s weren't working before. Some were professionally made, others I ripped using WMP. None were recognized. I don't know why. Here is a quick and simple method to the tags. Download AudioShell. It's a plugin for Windows Explorer (might not work in Vista). After you install AudioShell, right click and view the properties of each mp3. You can even select all mp3s in a folder, and do a group property check. Select "AudioShell tag editor" from the menu bar. If you're looking at one mp3, you're done; close the properties window. If you are doing a group property check, checkmark one of the fields. You don't actually have to change anything. Now close the window. I'm sure there are other ways to do it, but this is quick and incredibly easy. P.S. This may be a small feature, but I think it's cool. Plus, it's not in the manual.