EXIF tag · ExifIFD

ExifVersion

The ExifVersion tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

0x9000
Tag ID (36864 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
undef:
Data type
EXIF
Table

What ExifVersion means#

The ExifVersion tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -ExifVersion photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -ExifVersion="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -ExifVersion= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -ExifVersion -r ./photos > exif-version.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0x9000)  # ExifVersion
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of ExifVersion?

0x9000 (36864 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see ExifVersion in a photo?

Run exiftool -ExifVersion photo.jpg, or open the file's info panel in Lightroom, Photoshop, Windows (Properties → Details) or macOS Preview (Tools → Show Inspector).

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources