A simple guide

What Is HDR
Photography?

This gallery includes HDR (High Dynamic Range) photographs. HDR can make bright highlights sparkle, bring detail into shadows and give skin tones a more lifelike feel.

01 · Smooth compatibility

No extra setup is required.

If your current device is not HDR-compatible, your browser will seamlessly display a beautifully graded, standard version of the photograph instead. You can still enjoy the image normally—it just will not have the extra HDR brightness and contrast.

02 · Best viewing experience

Use a modern screen with the brightness turned up.

For the ultimate colour and light depth, view this gallery on a modern Apple or Android device running an up-to-date operating system. HDR needs both the right screen and the right software.

03 · About your device

What this browser reports.

These details are detected locally by your browser and are not uploaded or stored.

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HDR detection reflects the combination of this browser, display and current system settings. “Not detected” does not necessarily mean the physical screen itself is incapable of HDR.

04 · Device examples

Which devices usually support HDR?

Android

Android phones need Android 14 or newer and an HDR-certified display. Examples include Google Pixel 6, 7, 8 and 9 series phones, including models such as the Pixel 7a and 8a, plus Samsung Galaxy S23, S24 and S25 series phones and the Galaxy A55 5G.

Apple

HDR viewing is supported on iPhone 12 and newer, including the iPhone 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 series. It is also supported on newer iPad Air models with M-series chips, iPad Pro models with XDR or OLED screens from 2021 onwards, and MacBook Pro or iMac models with Liquid Retina XDR screens running macOS 14 Sonoma or newer.

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