Added HDR Upconverter AI - FabCloud version that requires no device performance specifications.
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Move beyond basic upscaling and washed-out filters. As the industry's first mature AI-powered SDR-to-HDR converter, UniFab utilizes Deep Neural Networks and AI Inverse Tone Mapping (ITM) to intelligently reconstruct missing luminance data. Experience the industry's most authentic SDR to HDR conversion, delivering flawless Rec.2020 color fidelity, true HDR10, and automated Dolby Vision with dynamic metadata—all at industry-leading speeds.
HDR Upconverter AI Now Supports FabCloud: No Hardware Requirements
Don't have a high-performance GPU? No problem. In addition to local processing, HDR Upconverter AI now supports FabCloud — giving you the flexibility to convert SDR to HDR directly in the cloud. Simply upload your SDR video and let FabCloud handle the heavy processing. No device limitations, no hardware upgrades required.
Choose the HDR Upconverter AI – FabCloud Version, or get UniFab All-In-One to unlock FabCloud features. Learn more>
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Convert SDR to HDR with AI-Driven Inverse Tone Mapping
Standard SDR video is often limited by narrow contrast and muted color palettes. UniFab HDR Upconverter AI goes beyond basic enhancement; it utilizes Deep Neural Networks trained on massive SDR-to-HDR datasets to reconstruct missing light data. By intelligently analyzing every frame, our AI SDR to HDR converter calculates the optimal luminance expansion, transforming flat visuals into high-depth, breathtakingly realistic HDR content.
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HDR10 & Dolby Vision: Cinema-Grade Standards
Our SDR to HDR Converter supports both HDR10 and Dolby Vision for true Native HDR quality.
- HDR10: 10-bit color depth with 1000 nits brightness, making it the ideal standard for most users looking to upgrade from SDR to HDR.
- Dolby Vision: 12-bit color depth and up to 4000 nits brightness, offering cinematic-grade color accuracy and superior dynamic range.
📌 System Note: An HDR-compatible display is required to fully experience HDR-enhanced content.
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Two Color Spaces for SDR to HDR Conversion
Our HDR converter ensures accurate color reproduction across various display devices:
- DCI-P3: A cinematic standard matching the human eye's color range, perfect for media enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators using HDR monitors and consoles.
- Rec.2020: Offers a wider color gamut and greater dynamic range, covering 75% of colors perceptible to the human eye. Ideal for SDR to HDR in film production and high-end home theaters.
📌 Note: Advanced devices and processing power are required to fully utilize Rec.2020.
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What's New in UniFab HDR Upconverter AI
- 4.0 FabCloud for Mac
- 4.0 FabCloud for Win
- 3.0 Four Modes Supported
HDR Upconverter AI vs HDR Upconverter AI - FabCloud
The FabCloud version is now available—choose the option that fits you best. Local HDR Upconverter AI is a high-spec, highly flexible solution for large projects with no uploads required. HDR Upconverter AI – FabCloud is a cloud HDR service that needs no special hardware and automatically selects the best model for you.
 | HDR Upconverter AI (Lifetime) | HDR Upconverter AI - FabCloud (Lifetime) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Buy Now | |
| Input size limit | No limit | Up to 10GB per file |
| Model strategy | Manual model selection, but speed and results depend on your local GPU | Automatically selects the best model for the resolution; supports up to 4K HDR models |
| Output formats | Supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision | Currently HDR10 only; Dolby Vision support planned |
| Color gamut / color space | Supports HDR DCI-P3 / HDR Rec.2020 (HDR10 only) | Supports HDR DCI-P3 / HDR Rec.2020 (HDR10 only) |
| Performance powered by | Local GPU (depends on your hardware) | Stable cloud compute powered by professional high-performance GPUs |
| Queueing | Instant local processing, no queue | May queue during heavy demand |
| Model/plugin dependency | Requires local model & plugin downloads | No downloads required—processed in the cloud |
| Upload/download workflow | No upload needed; results generated locally | Upload to cloud → process → download results |
| Credit usage | No credits required | Credits required |
Why Choose UniFab HDR Upconverter AI?
- Speed
- Effect
- Price
- Other Advantages
Faster SDR to HDR Conversion
In a 9m57s, 23.976 fps full-length export test under identical hardware and settings, UniFab processed at 24.5 fps, completing the SDR to HDR conversion in 9m45s. Under the same conditions, Topaz achieved 16.7 fps (14m11s), while HitPaw processed at 4.8 fps (2h37m10s). These results reflect UniFab's optimized AI engine and GPU acceleration when converting SDR to HDR.
*Test Note: The data is based on actual testing. Review Video>>
Superior SDR to HDR Quality
Using the same source footage under identical SDR to HDR conversion settings, we evaluated color accuracy, highlight retention, shadow detail, and more.
- UniFab: Natural colors, balanced highlights, and rich shadows, preserving true HDR depth.
- Topaz: Bright and vivid but loses detail in highlights and shadows, weakening HDR effect.
- HitPaw: Oversaturated, high contrast, with highlight loss, resembling SDR more than HDR.
*Test Note: The data is based on actual testing.
Cost-Effective SDR to HDR Solution
UniFab HDR Upconverter AI: $129.99 (Lifetime license)
UniFab All-In-One: $319.99 (Lifetime license, includes HDR Upconverter AI)
Topaz Video AI: $299 per year (Annual subscription)
HitPaw VikPea: $350.39 (Lifetime license)
Simple. Professional SDR to HDR
UniFab offers a streamlined SDR to HDR conversion workflow, making it easy to convert SDR to HDR in just a few clicks. With AI-driven tone mapping and optimized processing, it delivers accurate colors, balanced highlights, and natural HDR depth—without complex manual adjustments.
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FAQs about SDR to HDR
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Unlike basic filters that wash out images, UniFab uses AI Inverse Tone Mapping to intelligently expand the dynamic range, generating new luminance data for true 10-bit HDR quality.
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Convert SDR video to HDR10 or Dolby Vision!
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The results are impressive, and the conversion speed for SDR to HDR is remarkable.
UniFab is the best AI-powered tool for converting SDR to HDR and enhancing video quality.
The SDR to HDR conversion is fast and accurate. Great tool for content creators who want vibrant results.
This is the best SDR to HDR converter — solid performance and minimal quality loss.
A reliable tool for SDR to HDR conversion—fast, stable, and easy to use.
The AI handles SDR to HDR enhancement well, delivering natural color and balanced dynamic range.
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Youtuber with 1.71M followers
I tried UniFab HDR Upconverter AI, and it's an incredible tool for upgrading videos to HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The enhanced brightness and richer color depth truly bring my projects to life. Super easy to use with stunning, cinema-quality results. If you're into content creation, this AI-powered HDR upscaler is a must-have. Two thumbs up!
UniFab's ability to convert videos to HDR has been a game changer for me. It's like I've got cinematic level at my fingertips. The Dolby Vision outputs are just stunning on my projects!
Angelo Aquilini
Photographer
Finally found an easy way to convert SDR to HDR without losing detail. The results look sharp and natural.
Gim
Vlogger
I used UniFab to convert SDR to HDR for my project, and the visual upgrade was amazing — the colors and contrast look so much better now.
Noah
Videographer