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2025.04.27

Enhance Your Photos with Google Photo's New 'Ultra HDR' | Release #485

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Cover photo by tk

Photos you took in the past can shine again with the latest technology. With the 'Ultra HDR' feature introduced by , you can convert standard photos (SDR) into high-brightness, high-saturation Ultra HDR photos.

No special settings or high-performance cameras are needed. Simply move the slider in the editing screen to easily achieve rich color expression and enhanced contrast.

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Photo by IORI Tanigaki

What is Ultra HDR?

'Ultra HDR' is a new format that achieves a wider range of brightness and richer color expression than conventional HDR. Enjoy more realistic and profound images on smartphones with Android 14 or later and the latest displays.

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Photo by akira

It is also highly compatible, allowing you to share photos confidently as they can be displayed as standard images on non-HDR devices.

Very Simple to Use

Update your app to the latest version (7.24.0.747539053 or later), open a photo, and select 'Edit' → 'Adjust'. Use the newly introduced 'Ultra HDR' option to adjust the intensity of the effect with a slider.

Replace the old 'HDR Effect' with intuitive operations for easy photo upgrades.

Future-Oriented with Past Photos

The greatest appeal of 'Ultra HDR' is that it can be applied later, even if HDR was not set during shooting. It's a chance to transform memorable photos into works that shine on social media.

On visually-focused platforms like , vibrancy and depth become attention-grabbing assets.

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