What's the easiest way to extract the JPG data from an MP3 header in java?

Question

I wrote a JSP that hands my Flash front-end an XML file that describes the contents of my mp3 folder, but am stuck trying to parse the individual file headers for the album

Answer 1

JavaMusicTag library allows you to read / write ID3 tags in mp3.

It supports ID3v2 so getting album art should be possible.

Answer 2

JAudioTagger is probably the most complete solution. It's supports many versions of id3. But it's too heavy. Jid3tag may be better if you only need the picture.

Answer 3

You'll need an ID3 parsing library. Here's a Java ID3 Tag Library. You'll want to extract a FrameBodyPIC. The Quick Start Guide may be helpful.