EXIF tag · IFD0

MakerNoteSafety

The MakerNoteSafety tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0xc635
Tag ID (50741 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int16u
Data type
EXIF
Table

What MakerNoteSafety means#

The MakerNoteSafety tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Defined values#

ValueMeaning
0Unsafe
1Safe

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -MakerNoteSafety photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -MakerNoteSafety="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -MakerNoteSafety= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -MakerNoteSafety -r ./photos > maker-note-safety.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xc635)  # MakerNoteSafety
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of MakerNoteSafety?

0xc635 (50741 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see MakerNoteSafety in a photo?

Run exiftool -MakerNoteSafety 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