EXIF tag · IFD0

RowsPerStrip

The RowsPerStrip tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

0x0116
Tag ID (278 decimal)
IFD0
IFD / group
int32u!
Data type
EXIF
Table

What RowsPerStrip means#

The RowsPerStrip tag stored in the IFD0 directory.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -RowsPerStrip photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -RowsPerStrip="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -RowsPerStrip= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -RowsPerStrip -r ./photos > rows-per-strip.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get(0x0116)  # RowsPerStrip
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of RowsPerStrip?

0x0116 (278 decimal), in the IFD0 directory.

How do I see RowsPerStrip in a photo?

Run exiftool -RowsPerStrip 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