Convert iPhone HDR footage to SDR with QuickTime-matching quality
Your iPhone shoots incredible HDR footage, but good luck getting it to look right anywhere else. HDR→SDR fixes that. Drag, drop, convert. Your videos get the tone mapping they deserve—no cloud nonsense, no weird color shifts, just clean SDR files that actually look good.
Built for Mac. Runs on your machine. Your footage never leaves your device. Whether you're cutting in Final Cut, posting to Instagram, or just trying to archive your memories without the HDR headache, HDR→SDR gets it done.
Your footage never leaves your device. HDR→SDR processes everything locally on your Mac using Apple's AVFoundation framework. No cloud uploads, no internet connection required, no data sent to external servers. Your videos stay private and secure, processed entirely on your machine with complete control over your content.
Choose from multiple professional-grade output formats to suit your workflow. Export to ProRes 422 for maximum quality and editing flexibility, or use H.264 or HEVC for smaller file sizes and broader compatibility. All outputs are properly tagged with Rec.709 color space metadata for consistent playback across all applications.
Fine-tune your conversions with seven built-in tone mapping presets: Natural, Bright, Cinematic, Vivid, Soft, High Contrast, and Preserve Highlights. For ultimate control, use the Custom preset to adjust highlight rolloff, shadow lift, and exposure with precision sliders. Each preset is carefully tuned to deliver specific looks while maintaining color accuracy.
Drag and drop multiple HDR videos into the app and process them all in one go. The intuitive queue system shows progress for each file, lets you reorder items, and provides clear status indicators. Start your conversion, and the app handles the rest—you'll get a notification when everything is complete.
The app automatically detects whether your footage is actually HDR by inspecting video track metadata, transfer functions, and color primaries. If a file isn't HDR, you'll see a helpful warning so you can avoid unnecessary conversions. This saves time and ensures you're only processing files that need conversion.
Built with SwiftUI and designed specifically for macOS, HDR→SDR feels right at home on your Mac. The dark, elegant interface features smooth animations, glowing progress indicators, and a streamlined workflow that gets out of your way. No complex settings, no confusing options—just drag, drop, and convert.
Download HDR→SDR from the Mac App Store and start converting your videos today.