EXIF tag · IFD0

ApplicationNotes

--> XMP Tags

0x02bc
Tag ID (700 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int8u!
Data type
EXIF
Table

What ApplicationNotes means#

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Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x02bc)  # ApplicationNotes
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of ApplicationNotes?

0x02bc (700 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see ApplicationNotes in a photo?

Run exiftool -ApplicationNotes 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