Can DaVinci Resolve convert SDR to HDR?

Yes, with a manual grade and HDR project setup — it's built for full color work. MakeHDR applies a true HDR gain curve in one drop, no grading session required.

Is MakeHDR a replacement for Resolve?

No. It does one job — turning a finished clip into true HDR. Grade in Resolve if you want, then convert the export with MakeHDR for fast HDR.

Which is faster for a quick HDR clip?

MakeHDR — drop the clip and download HDR. The MakeHDR app uses hardware encoding for 4K at speed on Apple devices.

MakeHDR vs DaVinci Resolve for HDR video

DaVinci Resolve is a full color-grading suite — powerful, with a real learning curve. MakeHDR does one focused thing: turn a finished SDR clip into true HDR in one drop.

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	MakeHDR	DaVinci Resolve
SDR-to-HDR	One drop	Manual grade + setup
Learning curve	Drop a file	Full color suite
Time per clip	Seconds to minutes	A grading session
Hardware HEVC (Mac)	Built in	Yes, with setup
Price	$12.99/mo or $149.99 once	Free / $295 Studio

If you're grading a project, Resolve is the right tool. If you just need a finished clip to become true HDR fast, MakeHDR does that in one drop.

Frequently asked questions

Convert a video to HDR