Netflix announces support for HDR10+ for some of its subscribers. The standard is an improvement over the already supported HDR10 and brings visible improvements in terms of image on your films and series.
Sitting comfortably on your couch to watch a series or a film on Netflix is good. Doing so knowing that you won't have to squint to make out something in scenes that are too dark or too bright is better. This is where what we call dynamic range comes in. We won't go into details, just say that the wider it is, the better. Besides, the acronym HDR that you've probably already seen simply means High Dynamic Range.
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Currently, the most widespread standard is HDR10. Like others of the same type, for example Dolby Vision, it uses metadata to adjust the contrast and brightness settings of an image. HDR10+ does the same thing, but better since it is dynamic and changes settings depending on the scene, unlike HDR10, which is static. You will be able to see its interest since Netflix now supports this technology.
HDR10+ arrives on Netflix for superior image quality
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is one that compares HDR10 (left) to HDR10+ (right). You'll notice that the flashlight details are preserved thanks to HDR10+. We can clearly see the three light sources, whereas they merge in HDR10. Similarly, the triangular area just below on the bundle of bills is overexposed in HDR10, when it isn't in HDR10+. Overall, the light and dark areas are better balanced.
In order to enjoy HDR10+ on Netflix, you must meet two conditions. You must be subscribed to the streaming service's Premium plan and own a device that supports HDR10+ and AV1 encoding.
Rest assured, this is the case for many connected TVs, smartphones, or tablets. Of course, the film or series you are watching must originally be offered in HDR10+. Netflix aims to bring this standard to all HDR content in its catalog by the end of 2025.
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