EXIF tag · IFD0

RawImageDigest

The RawImageDigest tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0xc71c
Tag ID (50972 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
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Data type
EXIF
Table

What RawImageDigest means#

The RawImageDigest tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -RawImageDigest photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -RawImageDigest="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -RawImageDigest= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -RawImageDigest -r ./photos > raw-image-digest.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xc71c)  # RawImageDigest
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of RawImageDigest?

0xc71c (50972 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see RawImageDigest in a photo?

Run exiftool -RawImageDigest 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