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-MusicBrainz Picard
-==================
+# MusicBrainz Picard
+
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-[MusicBrainz Picard](http://picard.musicbrainz.org) is a cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows) application written in Python and is the official [MusicBrainz](http://musicbrainz.org) tagger.
+[MusicBrainz Picard](http://picard.musicbrainz.org) is a cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows) audio tagging application. It is the official [MusicBrainz](http://musicbrainz.org) tagger.
 
 Picard supports the majority of audio file formats, is capable of using audio fingerprints ([AcoustIDs](http://musicbrainz.org/doc/AcoustID)), performing CD lookups and [disc ID](http://musicbrainz.org/doc/Disc_ID) submissions, and it has excellent Unicode support. Additionally, there are several plugins available that extend Picard's features.
 
-When tagging files, Picard uses an album-oriented approach. This approach allows it to utilize the MusicBrainz data as effectively as possible and correctly tag your music. For more information, [see the illustrated quick start guide to tagging](https://picard.musicbrainz.org/quick-start/).
+When tagging files, Picard uses an album-oriented approach. This approach allows it to utilize the MusicBrainz data as effectively as possible and correctly tag your music. For more information, [see the illustrated quick start guide to tagging](https://picard.musicbrainz.org/quick-start/) and the [documentation](https://picard-docs.musicbrainz.org/).
 
-Picard is named after Captain Jean-Luc Picard from the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation.
 
-Binary downloads are available [here](http://picard.musicbrainz.org/downloads/).
+## Features
 
-Support and issue reporting
----------------------------
+- **Multiple formats:** Picard supports all popular music formats,
+  including MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, WMA, WAV, and more.
+- **AcoustID:** Picard uses [AcoustID](http://musicbrainz.org/doc/AcoustID)
+  audio fingerprints, allowing files to be identified by the actual
+  music, even if they have no metadata.
+- **Comprehensive database:** Picard uses the open and
+  community-maintained [MusicBrainz database](http://musicbrainz.org)
+  to provide accurate information about millions of music releases.
+- **CD lookups:** Picard can lookup entire music CDs with a click.
+- **Plugin support:** If you need a particular feature, you can choose
+  from a selection of available plugins or write your own.
+- **Scripting:** A flexible and powerful, yet easy to learn, scripting language
+  allows you to exactly specify how your music files will be named and how the
+  tags will look like.
+- **Cover Art:** Picard can find and download the correct cover art for your albums.
+- **Open Source:** Picard is licensed under the
+  [GNU General Public License 2.0](COPYING.txt)
+  or later, and is hosted on GitHub where it is actively
+  developed.
+
+
+## Installation
+
+Binary downloads are available on the [Picard download page](http://picard.musicbrainz.org/downloads/).
+
+[INSTALL.md has instructions on building this codebase.](INSTALL.md)
+
+
+## Support and issue reporting
 
 Please report all bugs and feature requests in the [MusicBrainz issue tracker](https://tickets.metabrainz.org/browse/PICARD). If you need support in using Picard please read the [documentation](https://picard-docs.musicbrainz.org/) first and have a look at the [MusicBrainz community forums](https://community.metabrainz.org/c/picard).
 
-Installing
----------------------------
 
-[INSTALL.md has instructions on building this codebase.](INSTALL.md)
+## Trivia
+
+Picard is named after Captain Jean-Luc Picard from the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation.