System File Type

heic

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Windows Explorer icon for the heic file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A High Efficiency Image Container file, commonly carrying HEVC-compressed images.

Characteristics

ISO-base-media container that can store high-quality images, sequences, thumbnails, depth data, and metadata efficiently.

Common Uses

Phone photography, image sequences, Live Photos components, and space-efficient photo storage.

Compatible Programs

  • Apple Photos
  • Apple Preview
  • Windows Photos
  • Adobe Photoshop

Sources


heic Available by Year Taken/Created


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Camera Fields

These 82 columns in [AUROS].[DZFILESYSFILES].[FILETYPE HEIC] preserve camera, device, lens, source, software, capture, location, and format-specific metadata embedded in HEIC files. Values are copied from the file; they are not inferred.

HEIC metadata: HEIC can carry EXIF, XMP, HEIF/QuickTime keys, and manufacturer MakerNotes, including phone/camera, lens, software, capture, and location information. A NULL value means the source file did not contain a readable value for that field.

Device Identity

SQL columnWhat it records
Camera - MakeManufacturer recorded for the capture device.
Camera - ModelModel recorded for the capture device.
Camera - Unique ModelGlobally unique camera-model name, primarily used by DNG.
Camera - Localized ModelLocalized display name for the camera model.
Camera - Serial NumberCamera or device serial number.
Camera - Owner NameOwner name written by the camera.
Camera - Body Serial NumberSerial number of the camera body.
Camera - Internal Serial NumberManufacturer-specific internal camera serial number.
Camera - Sensor Serial NumberManufacturer-specific image-sensor serial number.
Camera - IDManufacturer-specific camera identifier.
Camera - TypeManufacturer-specific camera or device type.
Camera - Firmware VersionFirmware version recorded by the device.
Camera - Shutter CountCamera shutter or image-actuation count when recorded.
Camera - Maker NoteManufacturer-specific EXIF MakerNote payload or its recorded presence.

Lens

SQL columnWhat it records
Camera - Lens - SpecificationMinimum/maximum focal length and aperture specification.
Camera - Lens - MakeLens manufacturer.
Camera - Lens - ModelLens model.
Camera - Lens - Serial NumberLens serial number.
Camera - Lens - TypeManufacturer-specific lens type.
Camera - Lens - IDManufacturer-specific lens identifier.

Source

SQL columnWhat it records
Camera - Source - File SourceEXIF source type, such as digital still camera.
Camera - Source - Scene TypeWhether the image was directly photographed.
Camera - Source - Sensing MethodType and arrangement of the image sensor.
Camera - Source - Device Setting DescriptionDevice configuration recorded for the capture.
Camera - Source - Digital Source TypeXMP/IPTC classification of camera, scan, composite, or generated source.
Camera - Source - Composite ImageWhether the image is a composite of multiple captures.
Camera - Source - Composite Source Image CountNumber of source images in a composite.
Camera - Source - Composite Source Exposure TimesExposure times of images used in a composite.

Software

SQL columnWhat it records
Camera - Software - NameSoftware recorded as writing or processing the image.
Camera - Software - Processing SoftwareProcessing software recorded in TIFF/EXIF metadata.
Camera - Software - Host ComputerComputer recorded as writing or processing the image.
Camera - Software - Creator ToolXMP tool that created or last authored the image.
Camera - Software - History Software AgentSoftware agents recorded in XMP edit history.

Capture

SQL columnWhat it records
Camera - Capture - Date Time OriginalOriginal capture date and time.
Camera - Capture - Offset Time OriginalTime-zone offset for the original capture time.
Camera - Capture - Subsecond Time OriginalSubsecond component of the original capture time.
Camera - Capture - Exposure TimeExposure duration.
Camera - Capture - Shutter SpeedAPEX or calculated shutter speed.
Camera - Capture - F NumberLens f-number used for the exposure.
Camera - Capture - ApertureAPEX or calculated aperture value.
Camera - Capture - ISOISO or photographic sensitivity.
Camera - Capture - Sensitivity TypeEXIF interpretation of recorded sensitivity values.
Camera - Capture - Standard Output SensitivityStandard output sensitivity reported by the device.
Camera - Capture - Recommended Exposure IndexRecommended exposure index reported by the device.
Camera - Capture - Exposure ProgramAutomatic or manual exposure program.
Camera - Capture - Exposure ModeAutomatic, manual, or bracketed exposure mode.
Camera - Capture - Metering ModeCamera light-metering mode.
Camera - Capture - Light SourceRecorded light source or illumination type.
Camera - Capture - FlashFlash status and mode.
Camera - Capture - Focal LengthLens focal length used for the capture.
Camera - Capture - Focal Length 35mm35mm-equivalent focal length.
Camera - Capture - Digital Zoom RatioDigital zoom ratio.
Camera - Capture - Subject DistanceRecorded subject distance.
Camera - Capture - White BalanceAutomatic or manual white-balance mode.
Camera - Capture - Scene Capture TypeStandard, landscape, portrait, night, or another scene mode.
Camera - Capture - Gain ControlCamera gain adjustment.
Camera - Capture - ContrastCamera contrast-processing setting.
Camera - Capture - SaturationCamera saturation-processing setting.
Camera - Capture - SharpnessCamera sharpness-processing setting.
Camera - Capture - Subject Distance RangeMacro, close, or distant subject range.
Camera - Capture - OrientationRecorded sensor/image orientation.

GPS and Location

SQL columnWhat it records
Camera - GPS - LatitudeCapture latitude.
Camera - GPS - LongitudeCapture longitude.
Camera - GPS - AltitudeCapture altitude.
Camera - GPS - Time StampGPS capture time.
Camera - GPS - Date StampGPS capture date.

Color Profile

SQL columnWhat it records
Camera - Color Profile - ClassICC profile class, such as input, display, or output device.
Camera - Color Profile - Device ManufacturerManufacturer identifier in the embedded ICC profile.
Camera - Color Profile - Device ModelDevice-model identifier in the embedded ICC profile.
Camera - Color Profile - Device AttributesICC device attributes.
Camera - Color Profile - Device TechnologyICC device-technology classification.
Camera - Color Profile - DescriptionHuman-readable embedded color-profile description.

HEIC

SQL columnWhat it records
Camera - HEIC - QuickTime MakeHEIF/QuickTime manufacturer value.
Camera - HEIC - QuickTime ModelHEIF/QuickTime device-model value.
Camera - HEIC - QuickTime SoftwareHEIF/QuickTime software value.
Camera - HEIC - QuickTime Creation DateHEIF/QuickTime creation date.
Camera - HEIC - QuickTime LocationISO 6709 location stored in HEIF/QuickTime metadata.
Camera - HEIC - EncoderHEIF encoder or writing library.
Camera - HEIC - Handler DescriptionDescription of the HEIF metadata or image handler.
Camera - HEIC - Major BrandPrimary HEIF container brand.
Camera - HEIC - Compatible BrandsCompatible HEIF container brands.
Camera - HEIC - Content IdentifierApple/vendor identifier linking related image assets.

Location Fields

These 71 columns in [AUROS].[DZFILESYSFILES].[FILETYPE HEIC] preserve location metadata embedded in HEIC files. Values are copied from the file and are not inferred from its folder or filename.

HEIC location metadata: HEIC can retain EXIF GPS, XMP/IPTC location structures, and HEIF/QuickTime location keys such as ISO 6709 coordinates, name, note, role, body, and date. A NULL value means the source file did not contain a readable value for that field.

GPS

SQL columnWhat it records
Location - GPS - Version IDVersion of the EXIF GPS information block.
Location - GPS - Latitude ReferenceNorth or south latitude reference.
Location - GPS - LatitudeLatitude recorded for the image.
Location - GPS - Longitude ReferenceEast or west longitude reference.
Location - GPS - LongitudeLongitude recorded for the image.
Location - GPS - Altitude ReferenceWhether altitude is above or below the reference level.
Location - GPS - AltitudeAltitude recorded for the image.
Location - GPS - Time StampUTC time reported by the GPS receiver.
Location - GPS - SatellitesGPS satellites used for the measurement.
Location - GPS - StatusStatus of the GPS receiver measurement.
Location - GPS - Measure ModeTwo-dimensional or three-dimensional GPS measurement mode.
Location - GPS - DOPGPS dilution of precision.
Location - GPS - Speed ReferenceUnit used for GPS speed.
Location - GPS - SpeedSpeed recorded by the GPS receiver.
Location - GPS - Track ReferenceTrue or magnetic reference for movement direction.
Location - GPS - TrackDirection of movement recorded by GPS.
Location - GPS - Image Direction ReferenceTrue or magnetic reference for camera direction.
Location - GPS - Image DirectionDirection in which the camera was pointing.
Location - GPS - Map DatumGeodetic survey datum used for the coordinates.
Location - GPS - Destination Latitude ReferenceNorth or south reference for destination latitude.
Location - GPS - Destination LatitudeLatitude of the recorded destination.
Location - GPS - Destination Longitude ReferenceEast or west reference for destination longitude.
Location - GPS - Destination LongitudeLongitude of the recorded destination.
Location - GPS - Destination Bearing ReferenceTrue or magnetic reference for destination bearing.
Location - GPS - Destination BearingBearing to the recorded destination.
Location - GPS - Destination Distance ReferenceUnit used for destination distance.
Location - GPS - Destination DistanceDistance to the recorded destination.
Location - GPS - Processing MethodMethod used to determine the GPS position.
Location - GPS - Area InformationName or description of the GPS area.
Location - GPS - Date StampUTC date reported by the GPS receiver.
Location - GPS - DifferentialWhether differential GPS correction was applied.
Location - GPS - Horizontal Positioning ErrorEstimated horizontal positioning error.

HEIC QuickTime

SQL columnWhat it records
Location - HEIC QuickTime - ISO 6709QuickTime/HEIF geographic coordinates encoded using ISO 6709.
Location - HEIC QuickTime - NameName assigned to the location.
Location - HEIC QuickTime - NoteNote describing the location.
Location - HEIC QuickTime - RoleRole of the location, such as shooting, real, or fictional.
Location - HEIC QuickTime - BodyAstronomical body associated with the location.
Location - HEIC QuickTime - DateDate associated with the location metadata.

IPTC Legacy

SQL columnWhat it records
Location - IPTC Legacy - SublocationLegacy IPTC location or sublocation shown in the image.
Location - IPTC Legacy - CityLegacy IPTC city shown in the image.
Location - IPTC Legacy - Province or StateLegacy IPTC province or state shown in the image.
Location - IPTC Legacy - Country NameLegacy IPTC country name shown in the image.
Location - IPTC Legacy - Country CodeLegacy IPTC ISO country code shown in the image.

Created

SQL columnWhat it records
Location - Created - StructureComplete IPTC structured location describing where the image was created.
Location - Created - CityCity of the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - Country CodeISO country code of the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - Country NameCountry name of the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - GPS AltitudeAltitude of the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - GPS Altitude ReferenceReference indicating whether the altitude is above or below WGS84. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - GPS LatitudeLatitude of the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - GPS LongitudeLongitude of the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - IdentifierIdentifier recorded for the location structure. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - Location IDGlobally unique identifier for the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - Location NameFull human-readable name of the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - Province or StateProvince or state of the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - SublocationSublocation or named site within the location. This structure describes where the image was created.
Location - Created - World RegionWorld region containing the location. This structure describes where the image was created.

Shown

SQL columnWhat it records
Location - Shown - StructureComplete IPTC structured location describing a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - CityCity of the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - Country CodeISO country code of the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - Country NameCountry name of the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - GPS AltitudeAltitude of the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - GPS Altitude ReferenceReference indicating whether the altitude is above or below WGS84. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - GPS LatitudeLatitude of the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - GPS LongitudeLongitude of the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - IdentifierIdentifier recorded for the location structure. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - Location IDGlobally unique identifier for the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - Location NameFull human-readable name of the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - Province or StateProvince or state of the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - SublocationSublocation or named site within the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.
Location - Shown - World RegionWorld region containing the location. This structure describes a place depicted in the image.

Time and Date Fields

These 118 columns in [AUROS].[DZFILESYSFILES].[FILETYPE HEIC] preserve date, time, duration, time-code, and animation-timing values available in HEIC files. Values are copied from the source file and are not inferred from its filename or folder.

HEIC time and date metadata: HEIC can preserve EXIF and XMP dates plus extensive HEIF/QuickTime creation, modification, recording, release, time-zone, duration, frame-rate, and time-code values. A NULL value means the source file did not contain a readable value for that field.

File

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - File - Access DateFilesystem date and time when the file was last accessed.
Time - File - Create DateFilesystem date and time when the file was created.
Time - File - Inode Change DateFilesystem date and time when the file record or metadata last changed, when the filesystem exposes it.
Time - File - Modify DateFilesystem date and time when the file content was last modified.

EXIF

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - EXIF - Modify DateEXIF date and time when the image metadata or image was modified.
Time - EXIF - Date Time OriginalEXIF date and time when the original image data was generated.
Time - EXIF - Create DateEXIF date and time when the digital image data was created.
Time - EXIF - Offset TimeUTC offset associated with EXIF Modify Date.
Time - EXIF - Offset Time OriginalUTC offset associated with EXIF Date Time Original.
Time - EXIF - Offset Time DigitizedUTC offset associated with EXIF Create Date.
Time - EXIF - Sub Second TimeFractional seconds associated with EXIF Modify Date.
Time - EXIF - Sub Second Time OriginalFractional seconds associated with EXIF Date Time Original.
Time - EXIF - Sub Second Time DigitizedFractional seconds associated with EXIF Create Date.
Time - EXIF - GPS Date StampUTC calendar date reported by the GPS receiver.
Time - EXIF - GPS Time StampUTC time of day reported by the GPS receiver.
Time - EXIF - Preview Date TimeDate and time stored for an embedded preview image.
Time - EXIF - Thumbnail Date TimeDate and time stored for an embedded thumbnail image.
Time - EXIF - Time Zone OffsetLegacy EXIF time-zone offset associated with image timestamps.
Time - EXIF - Exposure TimeLength of time the camera sensor was exposed.

QuickTime

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - QuickTime - Acquisition TimeHEIF/QuickTime acquisition time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Acquisition Time DayHEIF/QuickTime acquisition time day value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Acquisition Time MonthHEIF/QuickTime acquisition time month value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Acquisition Time YearHEIF/QuickTime acquisition time year value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Acquisition Time Year MonthHEIF/QuickTime acquisition time year month value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Acquisition Time Year Month DayHEIF/QuickTime acquisition time year month day value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Android Time ZoneHEIF/QuickTime android time zone value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Camera Date TimeHEIF/QuickTime camera date time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Content Create DateHEIF/QuickTime content create date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Create DateHEIF/QuickTime create date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Creation DateHEIF/QuickTime creation date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Creation TimeHEIF/QuickTime creation time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - DateHEIF/QuickTime date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date AccessedHEIF/QuickTime date accessed value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date AcquiredHEIF/QuickTime date acquired value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date ArchivedHEIF/QuickTime date archived value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date CompletedHEIF/QuickTime date completed value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date CreatedHEIF/QuickTime date created value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date ImportedHEIF/QuickTime date imported value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date Last SavedHEIF/QuickTime date last saved value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date ModifiedHEIF/QuickTime date modified value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date Picture TakenHEIF/QuickTime date picture taken value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date ReceivedHEIF/QuickTime date received value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date ReleasedHEIF/QuickTime date released value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date SentHEIF/QuickTime date sent value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date TimeHEIF/QuickTime date time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date Time OriginalHEIF/QuickTime date time original value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date Time StampHEIF/QuickTime date time stamp value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Date VisitedHEIF/QuickTime date visited value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Encoding TimeHEIF/QuickTime encoding time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - GPS Date TimeHEIF/QuickTime gps date time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - GPS Time StampHEIF/QuickTime gps time stamp value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Location DateHEIF/QuickTime location date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Media Create DateHEIF/QuickTime media create date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Media Modify DateHEIF/QuickTime media modify date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Media Original Broadcast Date TimeHEIF/QuickTime media original broadcast date time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Modify DateHEIF/QuickTime modify date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Preview DateHEIF/QuickTime preview date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Production DateHEIF/QuickTime production date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Recording TimeHEIF/QuickTime recording time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Recording Time DayHEIF/QuickTime recording time day value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Recording Time MonthHEIF/QuickTime recording time month value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Recording Time YearHEIF/QuickTime recording time year value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Recording Time Year MonthHEIF/QuickTime recording time year month value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Recording Time Year Month DayHEIF/QuickTime recording time year month day value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Release DateHEIF/QuickTime release date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Release Date DayHEIF/QuickTime release date day value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Release Date MonthHEIF/QuickTime release date month value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Release Date YearHEIF/QuickTime release date year value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Release Date Year MonthHEIF/QuickTime release date year month value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Release Date Year Month DayHEIF/QuickTime release date year month day value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Sample Date TimeHEIF/QuickTime sample date time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Start TimeHEIF/QuickTime start time value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Time And DateHEIF/QuickTime time and date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Time StampHEIF/QuickTime time stamp value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Time ZoneHEIF/QuickTime time zone value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Time Zone DSTHEIF/QuickTime time zone dst value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Track Create DateHEIF/QuickTime track create date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - Track Modify DateHEIF/QuickTime track modify date value stored by the source device or software.
Time - QuickTime - YearHEIF/QuickTime year value stored by the source device or software.

QuickTime Timing

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - QuickTime Timing - DurationOverall duration stored in the HEIF/QuickTime container.
Time - QuickTime Timing - Media DurationDuration of a media stream.
Time - QuickTime Timing - Track DurationDuration of a media track.
Time - QuickTime Timing - Preview DurationDuration assigned to a preview.
Time - QuickTime Timing - Selection DurationDuration assigned to a selected range.
Time - QuickTime Timing - Total DurationTotal duration reported by the container.
Time - QuickTime Timing - Frame RateFrame rate reported by the container.
Time - QuickTime Timing - Start Time CodeTime code at the start of the media.
Time - QuickTime Timing - Time CodeTime code recorded by the media container.

XMP Core

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - XMP Core - Create DateXMP date and time when the resource was created.
Time - XMP Core - Modify DateXMP date and time when the resource was last modified.
Time - XMP Core - Metadata DateXMP date and time when the metadata was last changed.

XMP EXIF

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - XMP EXIF - Date Time OriginalXMP EXIF date and time when the original image was captured.
Time - XMP EXIF - Date Time DigitizedXMP EXIF date and time when the image was digitized.
Time - XMP EXIF - GPS Date TimeCombined UTC GPS date and time stored in XMP EXIF metadata.

XMP Photoshop

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - XMP Photoshop - Date CreatedXMP Photoshop date and time when the intellectual content was created.

XMP Dublin Core

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - XMP Dublin Core - DateDublin Core date or dates associated with the resource.

XMP IPTC

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - XMP IPTC - Time CreatedIPTC Core time associated with creation of the image content.
Time - XMP IPTC - IPTC Last EditedDate and time when IPTC metadata was last edited.
Time - XMP IPTC - Metadata Last EditedDate and time when the extended IPTC metadata was last edited.
Time - XMP IPTC - Metadata Modification DateDate and time when the metadata record was modified.
Time - XMP IPTC - Modification DateModification date and time stored in IPTC Extension metadata.
Time - XMP IPTC - Original Create Date TimeOriginal creation date and time recorded in IPTC Extension metadata.
Time - XMP IPTC - Publication Event DateDate or dates associated with a publication event.
Time - XMP IPTC - Temporal Coverage FromBeginning of the time period covered by the image.
Time - XMP IPTC - Temporal Coverage ToEnd of the time period covered by the image.

XMP History

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - XMP History - History WhenDate and time of each recorded XMP history event.
Time - XMP History - Versions Event WhenDate and time of a version event.
Time - XMP History - Versions Modify DateModification date and time recorded for a version.

XMP Lineage

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - XMP Lineage - Derived From Last Modify DateLast modification date of the source from which this image was derived.
Time - XMP Lineage - Ingredients Last Modify DateLast modification date of an ingredient used to create the image.
Time - XMP Lineage - Managed From Last Modify DateLast modification date of the managed source resource.
Time - XMP Lineage - Manifest Reference Last Modify DateLast modification date of a resource referenced by a manifest.
Time - XMP Lineage - Rendition Of Last Modify DateLast modification date of the resource of which this is a rendition.

XMP Rights

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - XMP Rights - License Start DateBeginning of the licensed-use period.
Time - XMP Rights - License End DateEnd of the licensed-use period.
Time - XMP Rights - License Transaction DateDate and time of the licensing transaction.

ICC

SQL columnWhat it records
Time - ICC - Profile Date TimeDate and time when the embedded ICC color profile was created.
Time - ICC - Calibration Date TimeDate and time of the calibration described by the embedded color profile.