Music Library Doctor
Library repair

Fix missing tracks in Serato DJ

Bulk path repair across every Serato crate — crates, Smart Crates, and main library.

The problem

Serato's library is file-based: each crate references absolute paths. If your music folder moved, Serato marks every track as missing and there's no built-in bulk relocate. The workaround — re-importing folders one by one — loses Smart Crates and your cue points.

How Music Library Doctor does it

  1. 1 Install Music Library Doctor and add your music folders.
  2. 2 MLD scans and cross-references every file against Serato's database and every crate file.
  3. 3 It proposes re-links based on filename and file-size match.
  4. 4 Review or auto-accept. MLD writes corrected paths to the Serato database and each affected crate.
  5. 5 Open Serato — the missing-track indicators clear up.

Supported today

Rekordbox · Serato DJ · VirtualDJ (incl. Favorite Folders) on Windows 10+ and macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel).

Why native integration matters

Serato stores paths in two places: the main library database and each individual crate file. Fixing one without the other leaves you half-broken. MLD updates both in a single pass.

Frequently asked questions

Will this touch my Serato hot cues?

No. MLD only updates path references — cue points, loops, and beatgrids stay where they are.

What about tracks analyzed but not in any crate?

MLD repairs both the main library and every crate, so orphan tracks get fixed too.

Does it back up before writing?

Yes — the _Serato_ folder is copied to a timestamped backup before any write.

Does this work on Serato DJ Lite?

Yes. The database format is identical between Lite and Pro.

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