EXIF tag · SubIFD

WhiteLevel

The WhiteLevel tag stored in the SubIFD directory.

0xc61d
Tag ID (50717 decimal)
SubIFD
IFD / group
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Data type
EXIF
Table

What WhiteLevel means#

The WhiteLevel tag stored in the SubIFD directory.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xc61d)  # WhiteLevel
print(value)

Other SubIFD tags#

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of WhiteLevel?

0xc61d (50717 decimal), in the SubIFD directory.

How do I see WhiteLevel in a photo?

Run exiftool -WhiteLevel 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