wxMP3val

Behind files you drop into your preferred player to enjoy after a long day at work, there are an abundance of technical specifications that aim to provide better quality and author details. Dedicated to MP3 files, wxMP3val lets you scan your music collection for corrupt files, incomplete downloads and missing tags in an attempt to fix them.

The application is merely a visual representation of the command lines you can write down for the same purpose in MP3val. This is a neat advantage because it enhances several simple, yet useful functions that most individuals might ignore because of the difficulty of using command line based applications.

A pretty decent amount of effort was put into design and although pretty straightforward, elements are clearly visible and welcome enthusiasts of all levels of experience to try its features. Most of the space is taken up by a list you fill up with MP3 files either by dragging them over the main window, or loading them through dedicated explorers.

Several related details of interest are displayed next to each entry, such as layer version, tags it contains, bit rate used, as well as current state. The overall process is quick, both because of proper feature implementation and the lack of any other options to manage.

Hitting the “Scan” button brings up a new window fitted with a progress slider and process steps. It usually takes little time for the scan to finish, but this depends on the number and size of files you choose for this task.

Broken elements are then cleverly highlighted, while the status indicator displays the issue. There isn't a possibility to save a log or go take a look at the source of the problem, with the only thing left to do being to repair files. This is also quickly done, and through some magical process your files seem to be good to go.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that wxMP3val is a reliable solution to patch up your music collection. The base application is included in the package so you don't have to go through the effort of looking for it. It's enough to select your files and press a couple of buttons to make sure your favorite songs properly stream through your speakers or headphones.