EXIF tag · ExifIFD

SubjectLocation

The SubjectLocation tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

0xa214
Tag ID (41492 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
int16u
Data type
EXIF
Table

What SubjectLocation means#

The SubjectLocation tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0xa214)  # SubjectLocation
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of SubjectLocation?

0xa214 (41492 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see SubjectLocation in a photo?

Run exiftool -SubjectLocation 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