mp3check ☆

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Description:
Tool to check mp3 files for consistency

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: mp3 audio checker multimedia cli

Install: brew install mp3check

About:
Mp3check is a command-line utility designed to scan and verify the structural integrity of MP3 audio files. It detects common issues such as corrupted frames, missing headers, and inconsistent bitrate or sample rate changes within a file. This tool is essential for maintaining a reliable digital music library by identifying problematic files that may cause playback errors.

Key Features:

Scans MP3 files for structural integrity and consistency
Detects corrupted or malformed frames and headers
Identifies sudden changes in bitrate or sample rate
Provides detailed reports on detected errors

Use Cases:

Validating the integrity of a large music collection before archiving
Troubleshooting playback issues with specific MP3 files
Batch processing files to identify and isolate corrupted tracks

Alternatives:

mp3val – Similar purpose, but mp3val is more widely available and actively maintained.
ffmpeg – A comprehensive multimedia toolkit that can check for errors using its built-in decoders.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 11:33pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	dd01fd1f
Sep 14, 2024 8:20am		0	VERSION_BUMP	810f6642