Windows Display

HDR

High Dynamic Range (HDR) media provides more realistic colors. HDR support requires a supported graphics device, driver, monitor, and video cable. [1]

Enable HDR10

Windows 10 and 11 natively support the open HDR10 standard. Starting with Windows 11, it supports auto HDR that converts a list of specific legacy games to use HDR. This is a feature first added to the Xbox Series consoles. [2]

Windows 11

  • Settings (ms-settings:) > System > Display > Use HDR > Use HDR: On, HDR video streaming: On, Auto HDR: On

Windows 10

  • Settings (ms-settings:) > System > Display > Use HDR: On

Enable Dolby Vision

Dolby Vision is not natively supported on Windows. It requires installing various Microsoft Store apps on either Windows 10 or 11. [3]

Microsoft Store apps:

  • HEVC Video Extensions [https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/hevc-video-extensions/9NMZLZ57R3T7] = Paid. Required codec to decode Dolby Vision video files.

  • Dolby Vision Extensions [https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/dolby-vision-extensions/9PLTG1LWPHLF] = Free. Required to add Dolby Vision support to Windows.

  • Dolby Access [https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/dolby-access/9N0866FS04W8] = Free trial. Optional for playing Dolby Vision video files. This also provides support for Digital Theater Sound (DTS) and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

History

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Bibliography

  1. “How to enable High Dynamic Range?” Intel. Accessed February 6, 2023. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000032112/graphics.html

  2. “Configure your console for FPS boost and auto HDR.” Xbox Support. Accessed February 6, 2023. https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/display-sound/fps-boost-and-auto-hdr

  3. “Get Dolby Vision instead of HDR10 on Windows 10?” Linus Tech Tips Forum. December 8, 2022. Accessed February 6, 2023. https://linustechtips.com/topic/1145733-get-dolby-vision-instead-of-hdr10-on-windows-10/page/2/