Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.1

Chapter 9. Graphics and Font Libraries

libexif-0.6.12

Introduction to libexif

The libexif package contains a library for parsing, editing, and saving EXIF data. Most digital cameras produce EXIF files, which are JPEG files with extra tags that contain information about the image. All EXIF tags described in EXIF standard 2.1 are supported.

Package Information

Installation of libexif

Install libexif by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr &&
make

To test the results, issue: make check.

Now, as the root user: 

make install

Contents

Installed Programs: None
Installed Library: libexif.[so,a]
Installed Directory: /usr/include/libexif

Short Descriptions

libexif.[so,a]

contains functions used for parsing, editing, and saving EXIF data.

Last updated on 2005-08-01 13:29:19 -0600