AudioShell for Windows

Name: AudioShell
Rating: 3.8 (16 reviews)
Author: Softpointer

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

AudioShell 2 is a powerful Windows Explorer extension for viewing and editing music file metadata. It integrates directly into Windows Explorer, offering extensive format support and intuitive tag management.

Pros
- Edits ID3 tags directly within Windows Explorer
- Supports a vast array of audio file formats
- Integrates tag editor and rename tools into context menu
- Displays detailed tag information in Explorer columns and preview pane
- Shows album art thumbnails in Explorer
Cons
- Requires Windows Vista or later
- Specifics of protected m4p file editing are not detailed

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GENERAL

Release: June 6, 2016

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2.3.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows Server
Windows 8

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 38,004

Downloads Last Week: 2

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3.8/5

16 User Votes

2.0 beta works on win 7 64
jerie1December 1, 2013
Pros
Adds context menu for audio files, works for renaming and editing tags, that's all I tested because that's all I want
Cons
None that I would be aware of
Summary
Quick way to edit and rename audio files, that's all I used the 32 bit version for, and finally can now use Audioshell in 64 bit
When a Win 8 version?
RayBlancApril 30, 2013
Pros
Easy install.
Cons
Does not work on Windows 8
Summary
Just installed on a win 8 machine... no extension visible. Pitty :-(
Does what I need - Insert Title
asaisbhanJanuary 27, 2012
Pros
I have not explored all the features. However, the extension in Win explorer to insert/change the song Title works like a charm. I have not tried the Group feature yet. After installing, I restarted Windows Explorer and navigated to an MP3 folder, listed in Details, sorted by Title. Then I right click on the ones I want to change the title and enter it under Audioshell Tag Editor. This is great. Now when I load them unto my iPad - they won't show up as Track01, Track 02, etc.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
Insufficient instructions, does not do the promised job
scorpion1958June 6, 2011
Pros
not encountered
Cons
just in case, I followed the instructions as carefully as possible several times, I could not even reach the fist step to work as explained in the read.me guide, since nothing of the promised features showed up ever.
Summary
Make sure, its working on every system, or else, declare under which environment the application might not work Vista Home Premium on Acer Aspire 5315 with Intel Celeron 1.73 GHz
32-bit only?
go4thApril 1, 2011
Pros
Sounds great.
Cons
Nothing happens when installed on 64-bit versions of XP or 7.
Summary
Unable to test.
Adds some handy info to file properties
jpumphandleDecember 18, 2010
Pros
Simple to use. Just right click and select properties. Very handy to keep added info with any audio file.
Cons
Like to see a preview button, so I can hear a file when selected. Also a way to sort files by keyword
Summary
Neat little app
won't activate / turn on
rogerlparsonsMarch 8, 2009
Pros
Sound good in concept
Cons
Won't install.
Summary
Tried unsuccessfully for ~2 hours to get this to install properly -- so that it actually "turns on". I'm a reasonably savvy home PC user, so this was no bone-headed fizzle. Something in this code is balking. Oh well.
Lovely! It works!
fukinene2008January 1, 2009
Pros
It does everything it is supposed to and does it better than anything else.
Cons
There are no cons.
Summary
Koooool! easy to use
rar1964September 20, 2008
Pros
simple and to the point
Cons
none that I can think of
Summary
AudioShell 1.3.5
~yuyuAugust 9, 2008
Pros
This is the ONE im looking for! 3Q!
Cons
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Developer’s Description

By Softpointer

View and edit tags of your music files in Windows Explorer.

AudioShell 2 is a Windows Explorer shell extension which allows you to view and edit ID3 meta-data tags directly in Windows Vista/7/8 Explorer. It has full native support for: mp3 (ID3v1, ID3v2.2, ID3v2.3 and ID3v2.4 tags), Windows Media wma, asf and wmv files, Apple iTunes aac (m4a) files including mp4, lossless m4a and protected m4p files, Ogg Vorbis/Flac/Speex (vorbis comments), MusePack mpc/mp+ (APEv1, APEv2 and ID3v1 tags), most popular lossless codecs including Monkey's Audio, Flac, Opus, Wav Pack, Optim Frog, True Audio, Apple lossless, Windows Media lossless, Wav, Aiff and DSF (Direct Stream Digital). AudioShell adds ID3 tag editor and files rename tools into Windows music files pop-up menu. AudioShell property shell handler add detailed music tags information into Windows Explorer columns and Preview pane, thumbnail handler add thumbnails with album art into Explorer. Full Unicode and 64 bit support.

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User Reviews

2.0 beta works on win 7 64

When a Win 8 version?

Does what I need - Insert Title

Insufficient instructions, does not do the promised job

32-bit only?

Adds some handy info to file properties

won't activate / turn on

Lovely! It works!

Koooool! easy to use

AudioShell 1.3.5

Developer’s Description