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optimize layout & minimize file

what exactly does this new option do to a file and which formats are supported?

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I've found that optimize + minimize decreases the size by 8 kByte for FLACs. My guess is those files are already optimized and it's tag padding that's being removed.

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thanks for taking time to answer.

so basically, minimize will remove padding? so it is not an alternative to mp3packer, for instance.

what about the optimize function?

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(Taken from the status bar)

Optimize file layout: "Optimizes file layout; removes excess padding; moves tags before other content if feasible."

Optimize file layout + minimize file size: "Optimizes file layout; removes all padding; moves tags before other content if feasible."

AAC, MP3, Opus, Vorbis, FLAC and ALAC are supported...
| QAAC ~ 192 kbps |

Re: optimize layout & minimize file

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thanks a lot. i totally overlooked the status bar info.
 

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What exactly is the use of padding? I mean, I understand it is space reserved for metadata, but why does it have to be reserved? What happens if I need more space for metadata after I moved tags to the front and removed all padding? Are these operations reversible?
I'm late

Re: optimize layout & minimize file

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Quote from: davideleo on
What happens if I need more space for metadata after I moved tags to the front and removed all padding?
If there is no padding, then file needs to be completely rewritten when adding new tags, so it will take more time.

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Quote from: Rollin on
If there is no padding, then file needs to be completely rewritten when adding new tags
Thanks! Thats a good thing for ppl. who don't care about some kbytes on their drives and often update their tags.