Google Photos and Google Chrome have added compatibility for viewing Ultra HDR images, and Adobe Lightroom now allows editing of Ultra HDR images. Ultra HDR is a new image format introduced on Android 14 for devices and cameras that support it. Ultra HDR enhances images with darker shadows and brighter highlights compared to standard JPEG images.
Google Messages is the most recent application to utilize Ultra HDR images, greatly enhancing the messaging experience for RCS users.
Ultra HDR image support was discreetly included in September, shortly before the Pixel 8 series was launched. This was identified through an analysis of APK compilations, following the observation of the – bugle. support_ultra_hdr flag.
Many social media platforms may compress the images you upload, potentially causing the loss or corruption of Ultra HDR details, as highlighted in an article by AndroidPolice.
Google Messages retains the metadata of the image gain map, ensuring that Ultra HDR data remains intact in the uploaded images even after compression, allowing them to display as Ultra HDR in Google Photos.
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