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 = Paid. Required codec to decode Dolby Vision video files.

  • Dolby Vision Extensions = Free. Required to add Dolby Vision support to Windows.

  • Dolby Access = Free trial. Optional for playing Dolby Vision video files. This also provides support for Digital Theater Sound (DTS) and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

History

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/