0x014cTag ID (332 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int16u
Data type
EXIF
Table
What InkSet means#
The InkSet tag stored in the IFD0 directory.
Defined values#
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
1 | CMYK |
2 | Not CMYK |
Read, write and remove it#
# read
exiftool -InkSet photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -InkSet="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -InkSet= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -InkSet -r ./photos > ink-set.csvIn Python with Pillow:
from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x014c) # InkSet
print(value)Other IFD0 tags#
- ImageWidth
0x0100 - ImageHeight
0x0101 - BitsPerSample
0x0102 - Compression
0x0103 - ImageDescription
0x010e - Make
0x010f - Model
0x0110 - Orientation
0x0112 - XResolution
0x011a - YResolution
0x011b - ResolutionUnit
0x0128 - Software
0x0131 - ModifyDate
0x0132 - Artist
0x013b - Copyright
0x8298 - ProcessingSoftware
0x000b - SubfileType
0x00fe - OldSubfileType
0x00ff - PhotometricInterpretation
0x0106 - Thresholding
0x0107 - CellWidth
0x0108 - CellLength
0x0109 - FillOrder
0x010a - DocumentName
0x010d - SamplesPerPixel
0x0115 - RowsPerStrip
0x0116 - MinSampleValue
0x0118 - MaxSampleValue
0x0119 - PlanarConfiguration
0x011c - PageName
0x011d
Frequently asked questions#
What is the EXIF tag ID of InkSet?
0x014c (332 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.
How do I see InkSet in a photo?
Run exiftool -InkSet photo.jpg, or open the file's info panel in Lightroom, Photoshop, Windows (Properties → Details) or macOS Preview (Tools → Show Inspector).
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