EXIF tag · InteropIFD

InteropVersion

The InteropVersion tag stored in the InteropIFD directory.

0x0002
Tag ID (2 decimal)
InteropIFD
IFD / group
undef!:
Data type
EXIF
Table

What InteropVersion means#

The InteropVersion tag stored in the InteropIFD directory.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0xA005).get(0x0002)  # InteropVersion
print(value)

Other InteropIFD tags#

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of InteropVersion?

0x0002 (2 decimal), in the InteropIFD directory.

How do I see InteropVersion in a photo?

Run exiftool -InteropVersion 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