EXIF tag · ExifIFD

ImageHistory

The ImageHistory tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

0x9213
Tag ID (37395 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
string
Data type
EXIF
Table

What ImageHistory means#

The ImageHistory tag stored in the ExifIFD directory.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0x9213)  # ImageHistory
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of ImageHistory?

0x9213 (37395 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see ImageHistory in a photo?

Run exiftool -ImageHistory 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