EXIF tag · IFD0

FillOrder

The FillOrder tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0x010a
Tag ID (266 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
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Data type
EXIF
Table

What FillOrder means#

The FillOrder tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Defined values#

ValueMeaning
1Normal
2Reversed

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x010a)  # FillOrder
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of FillOrder?

0x010a (266 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see FillOrder in a photo?

Run exiftool -FillOrder 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