If I am remembering right, years ago when I first started using VLC years ago the full filename was the only thing shown. If there is a meta title it will display that in the playlist (even if it shows garbage like the screen shot from an earlier post) but the title bar will show the full file name. This means if an episode has a title and audio info you can at least see it there. If there is no meta title it shows the FULL filename in the title bar. (but no duration) Under Input/Codecs, (scroll all the way down on the right) Change title according to current media enter $p. Unchecking the parse box which then shows the full filename in the playlist until the file is played. I tried some of the suggestions and found another partial solution that does work. I know this isn't the solution to your question, but hoping it will help someone looking to change the metadata on multiple videos time efficiently. When I reopen my playlist I see my filenames under Title. When I first tried this, the box said and it kept putting the filename under Director instead of Title (I don't remember exactly how I got this right and now I cannot duplicate it) If it doesn't look correct, you may have to manipulate it some until it is correct If correctly done, you will see the filename highlighted under Title Highlight Titles you want to reflect file name instead of medadata On the left side of MMG click on Video to view your video files. check the directory your videos are stored)

File > Add/Rescan Files to the Library (a new window pops up. I use software called Media Monkey Gold (I do not know if this works with the non-Gold version) I am of the older generation and know enough about the computer to fuddle my way through expediting things I want to do. I do not have an answer to the solution via VLC, however, I have figured out a quick and easy way to change the metadata info to match the title for multiple video files at once.įorgive me in advance if the way I am explaining is not via protocol of some sort.

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