I would like the ability to be able to save/overwrite the metadata for the local files on my hard drive. So for example if i had to restore windows or move my enitre music library to another hard drive, or something similar, then the changes i make in plex will affect the file forever. I believe th…

Plex does not want to ever modify an original file. You can backup the database to save any changes you made. I don’t think they will ever add the ability to modify a file.

Honestly, if you want the metadata updated in the file itself. You should be using a tool to do that on your file system. I, personally, do not want plex to do anything with my files. I'd prefer if something that downloads metadata from the internet, doesn't have any permission to modify my media fi…

Yes - I'm in favour of using a separate, dedicated tool for editing metadata in my files. Don't let Plex do it automatically. I've had endless problems with Microsoft's music players (WMP, Xbox Music, Zune) and music servers (Windows Home Server) deciding that they'll stomp all over my carefully edi…

yea, you guys have good points. i would probably not want plex editing my files after i think about it. I was just "wishing" that i could make changes to the files themselves remotely, instead of 'remembering' to change the files when i get back to the server location. I have used mediamonkey for se…

[Feature Request] Ability to save/overwrite local metadata

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[Feature Request] Ability to save/overwrite local metadata

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