EXIF tag · IFD0

ReductionMatrix2

The ReductionMatrix2 tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0xc626
Tag ID (50726 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
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Data type
EXIF
Table

What ReductionMatrix2 means#

The ReductionMatrix2 tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -ReductionMatrix2 photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -ReductionMatrix2="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -ReductionMatrix2= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -ReductionMatrix2 -r ./photos > reduction-matrix2.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0xc626)  # ReductionMatrix2
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of ReductionMatrix2?

0xc626 (50726 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see ReductionMatrix2 in a photo?

Run exiftool -ReductionMatrix2 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