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BandiView for HDR Images

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Contents

What is Ultra HDR? View Ultra HDR on PC Test HDR support References

The Complete Guide to Ultra HDR Jpeg: How to enjoy HDR photos on your PC

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Please enable HDR and reload the current page.

How to turn on HDR settings in Windows

SDR

HDR

A sample of Ultra HDR photos

Have you ever transferred stunning HDR photos from your smartphone to your PC, only to find that they looks somewhat dull and flat? It happens because most PC image viewers do not support the Ultra HDR Jpeg format.

In this guide, we will explain what Ultra HDR Jpeg is and show you how to veiw your smartphone photos in full HDR quality on your computer.

What is Ultra HDR Jpeg?

Ultra HDR Jpeg is a next-generation image format introduced by Google.

It keeps the traditional Jpeg structure but adds support HDR (High Dynamic Range) rendering, that enables deep contrast and more vibrant color.
On devices that do not support HDR, it falls back to a standard SDR Jpeg and ensures backward compatibility.

Key features of Ultra HDR Jpeg

Uses the familiar extension .jpg .jpeg
Opens as a standard Jpeg in apps that do not support HDR
Enhanced image quality

In short, the same photo can look different depending on whether HDR is supported.

Current support and compatibility

Environment	Support status	Notes
Android	✅	Default photo format on devices released in 2024 and later
iOS	✅	HDR-compatible saving in 2024 and later
Adobe Photoshop	✅	HDR-compatible saving on the latest version

How to view Ultra HDR Jpeg on your PC

Install an Ultra HDR-compatible viewer

If your image viewr does not support Ultra HDR, photos will only appear in SDR. BandiView is one of the few PC viewers with official Ultra HDR Jpeg support. With its latest version, you can view smartphone HDR photos exactly as they were taken.

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Enable HDR in Windows

For HDR photos to display properly, you need to turn on Windows' HDR feature.

Windows 11: Display settings > Brightness & color > HDR "On"
Windows 10: Display settings > Windows HD color > Use HDR "On"

Visit the link below for detailed instrunctions.
How to turn on HDR settings in Windows

Activate HDR feature in BandiView

When you open an Ultra HDR Jpeg in BandiView, check the HDR menu in the top-right corner.

Off: Display as standard SDR
On: Force HDR rendering
Auto (recommended): Automatically switch based on file data

HDR feature is available in BandiView Professional Edition, that requires a paid license.

Test HDR support with a sample image

You can test whether your current PC and browser support HDR by using an Ultra HDR Jpeg sample below.

A sample for testing HDR support

HDR environment: The "HDR" text on the right side will be clearly visible.
Non-HDR environment: Only the "SDR" text on the left side will be visible.

A sample of Ultra HDR photos

Install BandiView now and enjoy your Ultr HDR Jpeg photos from your smartphone in full quality on your PC.

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