kitschmensch / embed-artwork

A simple python script to embed artwork in FLAC files using images in the same directory

embed-artwork

A simple python script to embed artwork in FLAC files using images in the same directory. Written quickly for the purpose of fixing the album art on the Sony NW-A55 DAP.

Background

My music library has artwork stored within each directory in a file like cover.jpg. I avoid using embedded artwork because it's redundant: you have the same image file stored for every track on your album.

However, my DAP, the Sony NW-A55 is particularly picky about artwork. The artwork must be:

1. embedded in the file.
2. exactly square (300 x 300 pixels).
3. non-progressive JPEG.

Usage

Execute the script with variables for folder path and "depth" (optional, in case you nest your music in Artist or Genre folders).

python embed.py /Volumes/SD_CARD/MUSIC 3

Warning! Using this script permanently alters the targeted FLAC files. I'd recommend ONLY using this on the SD card that you copy music to.