Droplet/applet adds files, creates playlists based on artist-album or folder name

Drag-and-drop a single folder containing media files on this droplet (or double-click it to select a folder via an open dialog); it will add each file to iTunes and then distribute the tracks to playlists named using your choice of the tracks' "Artist - Album" tags or the name(s) of the folder(s) containing the file.

OS X 10.6 or better only. Previous universal version available at the link below in the "Info" section.

    Latest version:
  • Fixes issue when processing files that iTunes can't add
    Info:
  • short url: http://dougscripts.com/270
  • category: Managing Playlists
  • build type: Cocoa-AppleScript
  • Gatekeeper Security: Authorized Developer ID
  • latest version posted: September 10, 2012
  • latest version downloads: 802 | total downloads: 6151
  • download size: 298.9K
  • Previous universal version: direct download
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Drop to Add and Make Playlists screenshot

Options are displayed after dropping a folder of files on the droplet.

5 Most Recent Downloads in the Managing Playlists Category:

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  • Drop to Add and Make Playlists
    Droplet/applet adds files, creates playlists based on artist-album or folder name
    last downloaded today 12:42AM EST
  • Playlist Manager
    Perform various tasks on a selection of playlists; rename, delete, duplicate, merge, more
    last downloaded today 12:42AM EST
  • Assimilate View Options
    Recreate a playlist such that its visible columns mirror the Music library
    last downloaded today 12:42AM EST
  • Make Playlists By Tag
    Create a playlist for each entry of a specified tag
    last downloaded May 20, 2013 7:12PM EST

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