EXIF tag · IFD0

HostComputer

The HostComputer tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0x013c
Tag ID (316 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
string
Data type
EXIF
Table

What HostComputer means#

The HostComputer tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x013c)  # HostComputer
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of HostComputer?

0x013c (316 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see HostComputer in a photo?

Run exiftool -HostComputer 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