EXIF tag · ExifIFD

ShadingCorrection

The ShadingCorrection tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

0xa411
Tag ID (42001 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
int16u
Data type
EXIF
Table

What ShadingCorrection means#

The ShadingCorrection tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

Defined values#

ValueMeaning
0No
1Yes

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0xa411)  # ShadingCorrection
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of ShadingCorrection?

0xa411 (42001 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see ShadingCorrection in a photo?

Run exiftool -ShadingCorrection 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