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HDR to SDR Video Converter

Convert HDR, HLG, or HDR10 video to standard SDR MP4 online. Tone-mapping runs in your browser, so your source file is not uploaded.

The first version is intentionally conservative: short MP4/MOV clips, H.264 SDR output, and a clear error when a browser or codec cannot be processed safely.

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Why convert HDR to SDR?

HDR and HLG video can look washed out or overly bright in apps and displays that only understand standard dynamic range. Tone-mapping compresses the highlights into a BT.709 SDR video that is easier to share and edit.

How it works

  1. Choose a short HDR, HLG, or HDR10 MP4/MOV clip.
  2. The local FFmpeg worker tone-maps it into H.264 BT.709 SDR.
  3. Preview the result and download the SDR MP4.

Common questions

Does this convert Dolby Vision?

Some Dolby Vision files expose a compatible HDR base layer, but support varies by file and browser. The converter reports an error instead of promising a correct result when the input cannot be decoded safely.

Is the original video uploaded?

No. The source is passed to the local FFmpeg WASM worker in your browser. Only anonymous conversion telemetry is sent when analytics consent allows it.

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