Server Version#: 1.25.8.5663 Player Version#: 4.77.3 Has plex changed the metadata scanner for audio radically in the last 4-5 months? I use Plex for listening to audio books. I store the book cover in both a local jpg file and embedded into the mp3’s. Last batch of books I added was about 4 mont…

I don’t think anything major changed but I will ask the metadata guys when they are on. DO you have Prefer Local Metadata enabled in the library’s settings?

Thanks, here are a number of screenshots. Ive changed nothing in how I handle the audio files. You can see the recent additions dont have proper cover art while the older media does. I can send you a PM with the plex logs if needed. [Untitled]

@ChuckPa Hate to ping you over here but any ideas?

Missing Book/Album covers

Plex Media Server Metadata & Adding Files

dbirch March 31, 2022, 11:36am 4

@BigWheel Any update or ideas with the screenshots I provided?

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Missing Book/Album covers

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