How to Make Your SDR Video Look Cinematic With HDR Upgrade

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How to Make Your SDR Video Look Cinematic With HDR Upgrade

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I use an SDR to HDR converter to breathe new life into my old videos. Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) often looks flat and dull on modern high-resolution displays, while HDR enhances brightness, contrast, and color depth. With just a few clicks, I can make my footage look more cinematic, vibrant, and professional—perfect for YouTube, presentations, or archiving. It’s an easy way to upgrade video quality without re-shooting.

Supplies

Launch UniFab, Choose HDR Upconverter Module, Import Your Video

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Install and launch UniFab AI. In the main interface, go to "All Features" (UniFab All-in-One includes multiple tools for various video enhancement needs). Select the "HDR Upconverter" module and import your video.

Custom Output Settings

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You can customize the HDR format (HDR10 or Dolby Vision), color space, output quality, file format, and more.