How To Play HDR Videos On Instagram On Android And iPhone?
To play HDR videos on Instagram on Android and iPhone, ensure that your device supports HDR playback and has a compatible display. Here's a step-by-step guide for Android and iOS users:
Android:
Device requirements: Your Android device should meet the following criteria:
- Running Android version 7.0 (API level 24) or later.
- Equipped with a HDR-capable decoder and connected to a HDR-capable display.
Check HDR support: Use the
Display.getHdrCapabilities()method in your app to check if your device supports HDR playback. In Android 13 and later, HLG10 is the minimum standard for HDR playback.HDR video players: Install an HDR-compatible video player app, such as Lark Player, VLC, or CnX Player. These players support various HDR formats like HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.
Play HDR videos: Once you have an HDR video and a compatible player, open the video in the player app. If your device and display support HDR, you should be able to enjoy the HDR content on Instagram.
iOS:
Device requirements: Ensure that your iPhone supports HDR playback. Models like the iPhone 12 and later support Dolby Vision and HDR10.
HDR video players: While Instagram doesn't have a built-in HDR video player, you can use third-party HDR video players like VLC for iOS.
Play HDR videos: Download an HDR video from Instagram (if available) and open it in the HDR-compatible video player app. If your device and display support HDR, you should be able to enjoy the HDR content.
Please note that the availability of HDR content on Instagram may be limited, and not all videos will be available in HDR formats.