EXIF tag · IFD0

CameraSerialNumber

The CameraSerialNumber tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0xc62f
Tag ID (50735 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
string
Data type
EXIF
Table

What CameraSerialNumber means#

The CameraSerialNumber tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -CameraSerialNumber photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -CameraSerialNumber="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -CameraSerialNumber= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -CameraSerialNumber -r ./photos > camera-serial-number.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xc62f)  # CameraSerialNumber
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of CameraSerialNumber?

0xc62f (50735 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see CameraSerialNumber in a photo?

Run exiftool -CameraSerialNumber 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