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Remove iTunes tracks disassociated from files

Scans iTunes for tracks whose files are inaccessible or no longer available (so-called "dead" tracks, as indicated by a circled "!" next to their names) and removes them. Outputs a tab-delimited text log listing the tracks that were removed by Name, Artist, Album and last known file location. Optional dry run mode allows you to log the tracks that would have been deleted.

iTunes 11 or later, best with OS X 10.8 or later.

Also see List MIAs and Music Folder Files Not Added.

See the video on YouTube.

Note: If you downloaded version 4.1 of this app (released September 13, 2014) then you may have experienced a freeze at launch. Version 4.2 fixes this issue.

Action shot:

Super Remove Dead Tracks in action

Quickly scans for "dead" tracks and deletes the ones it finds from iTunes.

Latest version:

  • September 17, 2014
  • Fixes issue with v4.1 freeze at launch
  • v4.1:
  • Preliminary support for OS X 10.10 Yosemite
  • Adds update checking
  • Online Help accessible in-app

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