EXIF tag · IFD0

PageNumber

The PageNumber tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0x0129
Tag ID (297 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int16u
Data type
EXIF
Table

What PageNumber means#

The PageNumber tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x0129)  # PageNumber
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of PageNumber?

0x0129 (297 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see PageNumber in a photo?

Run exiftool -PageNumber 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