Does Instagram play HDR video?

Modern phones display HDR video, and an HDR clip looks brighter and punchier than SDR in the feed. As with any upload Instagram re-encodes video, so results vary by app version and device — but the file you make is true HDR.

Which browsers can convert video?

Creating HDR video in a browser needs Chrome, Edge or Android. Safari and the iPhone browser can't — use the MakeHDR app on your iPhone instead — but the .mp4 you make plays on Safari, QuickTime and iPhone too.

Will it upload my video?

No. The conversion runs entirely on your device; your clip never leaves your browser.

Reels that glow in HDR

Instagram is video-first, and phones are HDR. Convert your clip to true HDR before you post and it shines brighter than the SDR Reels around it — real added brightness, not a filter.

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Real HDR, not a filter

MakeHDR builds the HDR from your clip's own light, with the same gain curve as the photos — no AI, no invented detail. The bright parts physically glow on HDR screens.

Made on your device

The whole conversion runs in your browser on Chrome, Edge or Android — your video never uploads. Download an HDR file ready to post.

For 4K or long edits, use the app

The browser handles clips up to 4K (3840px). For full 4K masters, long edits or the fastest encode, the MakeHDR app takes over.

Frequently asked questions

Convert a Reel to HDR