Ultra HDR photos might come to Instagram, Snapchat, and other third-party apps،
Samsung's Galaxy S24 recently made headlines as the first phone to introduce HDR support for apps like Instagram and Snapchat. Now it seems that more and more devices are ready to adopt this feature.
According to tipster Mishaal Rahman on X (via Android Authority), Google is integrating support for HDR image capture into the CameraX API. This improvement will allow applications using the CameraX API to produce images in the new JPEG_R format suitable for Ultra HDR on devices running Android 14.
Google is preparing to add Ultra HDR image capture support to the CameraX API.
This will allow apps that use the CameraX API to output images in the new JPEG_R format used for Ultra HDR, on devices running Android 14.
JPEG_R is a new type of JPEG file that can contain a… pic.twitter.com/ef20uxaAm9
– Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) January 23, 2024
JPEG_R is a new JPEG file format that has a gain map in its metadata. This innovation allows HDR versions to be rendered on HDR screens and SDR versions to SDR screens. This upcoming change opens up the possibility for social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, as well as third-party camera apps, to integrate HDR support. Users will have the ability to download content of better quality and with improved visual appeal.
SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) and HDR (High Dynamic Range) are different technologies for displaying image content. SDR is the older and more common standard, while HDR is a newer technology that is becoming increasingly popular.
HDR overcomes the limitations of SDR by offering a wider range of colors and brightness. This allows HDR images to appear more realistic and immersive, with more detail visible in dark and bright areas.
While it's unclear whether this feature will be universally supported on all smartphones with HDR displays, it is a promising step toward widespread availability.
