HDR File Format

High Dynamic Range Image - HDR - High Dynamic Range

Basic Information

File Extension
.hdr
Full Name
High Dynamic Range Image
Format Category
Professional Images
MIME Type
image/vnd.radiance

Technical Specifications

Compression Method
RLE compression
Color Support
32-bit floating point RGB

Format Introduction

HDR is a high dynamic range image format capable of storing a wider range of brightness than standard image formats. It is commonly used in digital photography and computer graphics, particularly suitable for representing details in extremely bright and dark areas.

Main Features

  • High dynamic range
  • Floating-point storage
  • Real lighting information
  • Professional image processing
  • HDRI environment mapping

Use Cases

  • HDR photography
  • 3D environment lighting
  • Architectural visualization
  • Film production
  • Scientific image analysis

Browser Support

Chrome
Not Supported
Firefox
Not Supported
Safari
Not Supported
Edge
Not Supported

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