Picard 3.0 is the latest major version of MusicBrainz Picard, an official tag editor for the MusicBrainz database. It includes an upgrade to Qt6, a new plugin system, and various UI improvements. The release also features performance optimizations and a command line utility.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail | The source says |
|---|---|---|
| Qt Version | Qt6 | “With Picard 3 we have updated to Qt6” |
| Plugins | New plugin system | “a completely new plugin system” |
| UI Improvements | Dark mode support | “The UI now also supports a dark mode across all operating systems” |
What happened
The Picard team has released Picard 3.0, the latest major version of MusicBrainz Picard, an official tag editor for the MusicBrainz database. This release includes an upgrade to Qt6, a completely new plugin system, several improvements to the user interface, and a command line utility called 'picard-cli'. Additionally, Picard 3.0 offers performance and memory optimizations, enhancing the speed and responsiveness of the application. The online documentation has been updated and is now available in multiple languages on ReadTheDocs. This version is the result of three years of development, involving 687 merged pull requests, nearly 6,800 commits from over 100 contributors, and the resolution of almost 400 tickets.
What to weigh
- Picard 3.0 is available for download on the Picard website.
- Windows users installing from the Windows Store will need to wait for an update.
Source: blog.metabrainz.org
