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I have music files that are stored in file types that are not displayed when browsing music, such as .ISO and .MP4. Is there a way for me to change the file types that the Music category includes?
I do not need to use libraries, as there are over 400,000 files of a variety of types and quality that are already organized on the file system. I just want to be able to see all the currently hidden file types when browsing a music source.
Thanks
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Add this to your advancesettings.xml:
<musicextensions>
<add>.mp4|.mka|.iso</add>
</musicextensions>
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Mka not needed it’s already defined in Kodi as a music file extension. MKV if you want videos in your music library.
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Thank you! This has been a problem for me for years, and I appreciate the solution.
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One small problem... Now Kodi opens ISO files to see the contents rather than playing the ISO. Do you have any suggestion as to how to fix that? I have SACD, DVD-Audio, and Bluray Audio discs in ISO format.
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I ended up making the change to the Video category in the <videoextensions> section instead of <musicextensions>, since Video is able to play ISO files.
I added the music file types there, so now I can make a Favorite of my Music directory on the NAS, and when I browse it, it will display and play all of the types of music files that I have, including ISO and MP4. As a bonus, it will also play my music video collection.
Thanks!