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Overview: Add cover art to your tracks
If you want album artwork in your Mac music collection, Art Collector is a lightweight option that makes that process painless. Recently both Art Collector and Menuet changed to charityware, so they’re available at no cost while encouraging donations.
Why it’s useful
Art Collector shows your music library directly in its window, so you don’t have to open iTunes (or Music) to edit artwork. It’s designed for the repetitive task of tagging albums with covers, streamlining something that can otherwise take a lot of manual effort.
Main capabilities
- Drag and drop images from a web browser onto selected songs or albums to assign cover art.
- Use the search field (located in the top-right corner of the app) to find tracks quickly.
- Apply artwork to a single album or push the same image across your entire library in one action.
License and startup notice
Both Art Collector and Menuet are distributed as charityware, meaning they’re free to use with an invitation to contribute. On launch, Art Collector displays an announcement that occupies the interface to remind users of the charityware status — a gentle prompt to support the developers if you enjoy the app.
Quick tips for best results
- Locate high-resolution cover images online before dragging them in to keep artwork sharp.
- Select multiple tracks (or an album) to save time when applying the same image to several files.
- If you manage a large library, tackle batches rather than individual albums to speed the process.
Other software you might consider
- Swinsian — a macOS music player with advanced tagging and library management (paid).
- Vox — a minimalist player that supports many formats and offers album art handling (paid options).
- Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition — Paid (listed here as an unrelated recommended title shown in the original source).
Technical
- Mac
- Free
