EXIF tag · IFD0

PlanarConfiguration

The PlanarConfiguration tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0x011c
Tag ID (284 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
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Data type
EXIF
Table

What PlanarConfiguration means#

The PlanarConfiguration tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Defined values#

ValueMeaning
1Chunky
2Planar

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x011c)  # PlanarConfiguration
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of PlanarConfiguration?

0x011c (284 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see PlanarConfiguration in a photo?

Run exiftool -PlanarConfiguration 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