EXIF tag · ExifIFD

FNumber

The aperture f-number used for the shot.

0x829d
Tag ID (33437 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
rational64u
Data type
EXIF
Table

What FNumber means#

The aperture f-number used for the shot.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0x829d)  # FNumber
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of FNumber?

0x829d (33437 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see FNumber in a photo?

Run exiftool -FNumber 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