Read and Write Image Metadata in Python Using Pillow and ExifTool
Extract EXIF data, modify metadata fields, and strip private info from images using Python. Code examples for Pillow and pyexifinfo.
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Read Image Metadata in Python: Pillow, exifread, and piexif Python has three widely-used libraries for working with image metadata: Pillow (general-purpose image processing), exifread (read-focused, comprehensive field support), and piexif (low-level read and write access). Each has different strengths. This guide covers all three with practical examples, including GPS coordinate extraction and conversion to human-readable decimal degrees. Library Overview | Library | Read | Write | Install | Strengths | |---------|------|-------|---------|-----------| | Pillow (PIL) | Basic | Via piexif | | All-in-one; good for combined image+metadata work | | exifread | Comprehensive | No | | Most complete EXIF field support; clean API | | piexif | Comprehensive | Yes | | Low-level access; enables…
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