EXIF tag · SubIFD

LinearizationTable

The LinearizationTable tag stored in the SubIFD directory.

0xc618
Tag ID (50712 decimal)
SubIFD
IFD / group
int16u!
Data type
EXIF
Table

What LinearizationTable means#

The LinearizationTable tag stored in the SubIFD directory.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xc618)  # LinearizationTable
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of LinearizationTable?

0xc618 (50712 decimal), in the SubIFD directory.

How do I see LinearizationTable in a photo?

Run exiftool -LinearizationTable 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