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Make non-gapless MP3 files gapless without re-encoding?

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afruff23:
I have certain MP3 files which are not LAME encoded (or are encoded with an older LAME) so they are not gapless. As I understand it, LAME mp3 files are gapless because they write a certain header which provides an accurate measurement of a song's length. Gapless can only be achieved on platforms which read this header. Is there a way to add this header to certain mp3 files without re-encoding?

arrow224:
Use a cross-fade setting?

ryran:
The direct answer to your question is no. There's currently no way to add lame header info to existing mp3s.
You might find love with some kind of gap-killer DSP, though there's nothing like that for Rockbox at the moment. I'd say what arrow suggested is your best bet, though it's not gonna be pretty.

jaybeee:
Try processing the files through MP3packer (or here)

Report back what you find when using this please.

pabouk:
MP3packer does not add the LAME gapless tags but it can help some gapless players by adding correct VBR headers.

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