EXIF tag · IFD0

IlluminantData3

The IlluminantData3 tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0xcd37
Tag ID (52535 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
undef!
Data type
EXIF
Table

What IlluminantData3 means#

The IlluminantData3 tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -IlluminantData3 photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -IlluminantData3="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -IlluminantData3= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -IlluminantData3 -r ./photos > illuminant-data3.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xcd37)  # IlluminantData3
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of IlluminantData3?

0xcd37 (52535 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see IlluminantData3 in a photo?

Run exiftool -IlluminantData3 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