EXIF tag · IFD0

ProfileLookTableEncoding

The ProfileLookTableEncoding tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0xc7a4
Tag ID (51108 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int32u!
Data type
EXIF
Table

What ProfileLookTableEncoding means#

The ProfileLookTableEncoding tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Defined values#

ValueMeaning
0Linear
1sRGB

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xc7a4)  # ProfileLookTableEncoding
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of ProfileLookTableEncoding?

0xc7a4 (51108 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see ProfileLookTableEncoding in a photo?

Run exiftool -ProfileLookTableEncoding 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