EXIF tag · IFD0

HalftoneHints

The HalftoneHints tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0x0141
Tag ID (321 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int16u
Data type
EXIF
Table

What HalftoneHints means#

The HalftoneHints tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x0141)  # HalftoneHints
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of HalftoneHints?

0x0141 (321 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see HalftoneHints in a photo?

Run exiftool -HalftoneHints 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