[Feature Request] Change default directory for 'Load Image' in Cover Art context menu

[rascas]

Hello, Sir!

I have a small but highly effective workflow improvement suggestion regarding the 'Load Image' function in the Cover Art context menu (both in the Playlist Info Panel and the TAG Editor).

Currently, clicking 'Load Image' opens the Windows file browser in the last used folder or the default Windows directory. I propose changing this behavior so that the file browser defaults to the directory where the currently selected audio file is located.

Here are the functional arguments for this adjustment:

Logical Proximity: In 99% of local music library management cases, cover art images (e.g., `folder.jpg`, `cover.png`) are stored in the exact same folder as the audio files, or in an immediate subfolder (like `Scans`, `Art` or `Covers`).
Eliminating Workflow Friction: Under the current behavior, the user often has to manually copy the directory path of the audio file, click 'Load Image', and paste the path into the Explorer address bar. Defaulting to the audio file's folder eliminates these unnecessary steps and drastically speeds up manual tagging.
Industry Standard Behavior: This behavior is already the established standard in dedicated metadata management software (like Mp3tag) and advanced audio players (like AIMP). Users naturally expect the image browser to open in the context of the track they are currently editing.

It is a minor tweak, but it would save broadcasters and library managers a tremendous amount of time and unnecessary clicks during cataloging sessions. Thank you for considering this enhancement!

[radio42]

I can consider it.
But note, that you can press SHIFT+Enter to open the explorer location directly, select an image file out of that folder and then drag and drop the image directly.
This might be a quick but very effective workaround.
I'll still consider your suggestion in a next release...