Read and Write Image Metadata in Python
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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