Deleting embedded artwork doesn't reduce file size

[ren072]

Hi,

If I have a 3Mb mp3 and I embed a 7Mb jpg in it, I then have a 10Mb mp3.
But if I then delete the embedded artwork, the file size doesn't change.
How come is that?

Thanks

[Skunky]

because you can add an arbitrary amount of "padding" to the tag.... removing the picture will just remove the picture and leave the space as part of the tag, in case you want to add a picture back again later. if you want it to shrink, you need to remove the padding from the tag...

[ren072]

Ok. How can I remove the padding from the tag?
Thanks

[jtclipper]

If you use mp3 files then, go to file/options/ID3 and set your desired value.

Then go to Tools/sync and select 'reset id3v2 padding'
or
You could remove the pictures and reset padding in one go, Tools/Lyrics Pictures... check the reset padding button on the toolbar and then select remove for pictures

[ren072]

thx!