EXIF tag · ExifIFD

SubSecTime

(fractional seconds for ModifyDate)

0x9290
Tag ID (37520 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
string
Data type
EXIF
Table

What SubSecTime means#

(fractional seconds for ModifyDate)

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -SubSecTime photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -SubSecTime="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -SubSecTime= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -SubSecTime -r ./photos > sub-sec-time.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0x9290)  # SubSecTime
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of SubSecTime?

0x9290 (37520 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see SubSecTime in a photo?

Run exiftool -SubSecTime 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