EXIF tag · IFD0

MinSampleValue

The MinSampleValue tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0x0118
Tag ID (280 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int16u
Data type
EXIF
Table

What MinSampleValue means#

The MinSampleValue tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -MinSampleValue photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -MinSampleValue="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -MinSampleValue= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -MinSampleValue -r ./photos > min-sample-value.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x0118)  # MinSampleValue
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of MinSampleValue?

0x0118 (280 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see MinSampleValue in a photo?

Run exiftool -MinSampleValue 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