DJI HDR on iPhone: Keep the Pop Without the Headaches

Decide whether to keep HLG HDR or convert to SDR for universal playback, then compress efficiently with HEVC.

When to Keep HDR

  • Audience primarily on recent iPhones or HDR TVs
  • Sunsets, neon, and high‑contrast scenes that benefit from HDR

When to Convert to SDR

  • Sharing to apps that flatten HDR (quality looks off)
  • Mixed‑device audiences or embedded players

Compression Targets

  • HLG HDR HEVC 10‑bit: 24–40 Mbps (4K30)
  • Converted SDR HEVC: 20–35 Mbps (4K30)
  • Action at 60 fps: 35–50 Mbps

If converting to SDR, match contrast and saturation so the result doesn’t look washed out. Test a 10–20s clip first, then batch.