HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. HDR video can enhance the visual quality of video content by providing a wider range of brightness, more vibrant colors, and a higher contrast ratio. You may have some HDR videos from mobile, camcorder, streaming services, etc.
However, it is such an advanced video technology that not all video players can handle HDR content. So this post shares 5 media players for Windows and Android to help you play HDR content.
Note: To play HDR videos successfully, an HDR-compatible display and graphics card is needed. So check if your device is capable of playing HDR videos. If it is, choose and install a preferred HDR video player from the following content.
If your device is not capable of playing HDR videos and you don't plan to upgrade your hardware, convert HDR to SDR for playback. WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro can help you convert any 4K HDR to SDR for playback while keeping high visual quality.
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VLC Media Player is a popular open-source media player that can work on any device, including Windows and Android. With the release of version 3.0.0 "Vetinari", VLC begins to support 10bits, HDR, and more for 4K video playback. Till now, it supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. If you have an HDR-compatible display and hope to watch HDR content, give VLC Media Player a try.
CnX Player is an advanced video player that can play almost all video formats and aims to provide a seamless video playback experience. Powered by Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, it supports 4K 10-bit HDR video playback. Moreover, this media player is also a cross-platform application that can help you play 4K UHD & HDR videos on Android, iPhone, iPad, and PC.
* CnX Player requires you to buy Professional Video codecs (10bit) for HDR video playback.
Kodi is a free and open-source media player for all devices, including Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, etc. It allows you to store and view almost all popular video files. With it, you can play various HDR videos like HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, etc. Moreover, you can add many add-ons and plugins to Kodi to enhance functionality of the software.
5KPlayer is a powerful media player designed for Windows and Mac. With it, you can play HDR 8K/4K videos in MKV, MP4, HEVC, H.264, MTS, and other formats. Besides playing HDR videos, you can also use it to download HDR videos from over 300+ video-hosting sites and stream HDR content from the computer to HDR TV.
For users who want to play HDR videos on Android and iOS devices, MX Player is a good option. It supports a wide range of media file formats and can play high-definition videos. With it, you can play HDR content in various video formats. Moreover, it is hardware-accelerated and offers more features like gesture controls, audio enhancer, etc.
WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a powerful video converter that can help you transform HDR content to SDR with just a few simple clicks. With 500+ formats supported, you can not only transform HDR videos to SDR in their original formats but also change the video formats to MP4, MOV, MKV, etc. More practical features are also included in this software.
Conversion Steps:
1. Download and launch the Free HD Video Converter Factory.
2. Open the “Converter” module, drag and drop your ASF video files.
3. Press the format image and select a video format compatible with your device and player (H.264 + AAC for MP4 is recommended).
If needed, you can open the “Parameter settings” window to adjust the video/audio codec, resolution, bitrate, and other settings.
4. Set an output path and click “Run” to start the conversion.
HDR videos offer a better viewing experience with their vibrant colors, brightness, and contrast. If your device supports HDR video playback, just choose one of the above HDR players to enjoy your HDR videos. If not, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro can help you convert HDR videos to SDR with high-quality preserved for smooth playback on any device.
Thanks for your reading. Have a nice day!
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Media players like VLC, CnX Player, Kodi, etc. can help you play 10-bit HDR videos and more HDR videos on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.
To play HDR video on Windows 10, the first thing is to ensure you have an HDR-compatible display and graphics card. Then you can use a media player that supports HDR content, like VLC, 5KPlayer, etc., to play HDR videos on Windows 10.
Yes, VLC media player supports HDR playback. But note that you will fail to play HDR in VLC if you don't have an HDR-capable display and compatible graphics hardware. Moreover, if you encounter any errors when playing HDR in VLC, you can give other HDR players a try.
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