EXIF tag · IFD0

GrayResponseUnit

The GrayResponseUnit tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0x0122
Tag ID (290 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int16u
Data type
EXIF
Table

What GrayResponseUnit means#

The GrayResponseUnit tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Defined values#

ValueMeaning
10.1
20.001
30.0001
41e-05
51e-06

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -GrayResponseUnit photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -GrayResponseUnit="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -GrayResponseUnit= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -GrayResponseUnit -r ./photos > gray-response-unit.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x0122)  # GrayResponseUnit
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of GrayResponseUnit?

0x0122 (290 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see GrayResponseUnit in a photo?

Run exiftool -GrayResponseUnit 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