EXIF tag · IFD0

ReductionMatrix1

The ReductionMatrix1 tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0xc625
Tag ID (50725 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
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Data type
EXIF
Table

What ReductionMatrix1 means#

The ReductionMatrix1 tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -ReductionMatrix1 photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -ReductionMatrix1="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -ReductionMatrix1= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -ReductionMatrix1 -r ./photos > reduction-matrix1.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xc625)  # ReductionMatrix1
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of ReductionMatrix1?

0xc625 (50725 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see ReductionMatrix1 in a photo?

Run exiftool -ReductionMatrix1 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