EXIF tag · ExifIFD

ComponentsConfiguration

The ComponentsConfiguration tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

0x9101
Tag ID (37121 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
undef!:
Data type
EXIF
Table

What ComponentsConfiguration means#

The ComponentsConfiguration tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

Defined values#

ValueMeaning
0-
1Y
2Cb
3Cr
4R
5G
6B

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0x9101)  # ComponentsConfiguration
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of ComponentsConfiguration?

0x9101 (37121 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see ComponentsConfiguration in a photo?

Run exiftool -ComponentsConfiguration 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