Adding metadata to wave files on export

I capture audio within Logic and export the track as a wave file. How do I add metadata such as Title, Author Etc to the wave file? In addition how can I add cover art?

Wave files do not have much support for metadata, only a simple header is contained in the file. Try using AIFF if you're looking to preserve the original sound quality. AIFF have good support for the metadata types you mention.

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