The MakeHDR app vs web
Both make the same Ultra HDR photos. They split on video: the web converter runs in your browser with nothing to install; the MakeHDR app uses hardware encoding on iPhone, iPad and Mac for 4K and long clips. Here's how to choose.
See the difference
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| MakeHDR app | Web converter | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | App Store — one app for iPhone, iPad & Mac | Nothing — runs in the browser |
| HDR photos | Yes (Ultra HDR) | Yes — identical |
| HDR video | HEVC 10-bit .mov | HEVC 8-bit .mp4 (WebM fallback) |
| Max video resolution | No cap — 4K and up | Up to 4K (3840px) |
| Encode speed | Hardware, sustained | Software — slower, heats up |
| PQ / HLG | Both | PQ |
| Safari / iPhone users | Works (native app) | Can't create HDR video |
| Platform | iPhone, iPad & Mac | Chrome, Edge, Android |
| Price | Included with Pro / Lifetime | Free to try; Pro / Lifetime |
Use the web converter for instant photos and short clips with nothing to install. Get the MakeHDR app for 4K, long videos, HLG and the fastest encode — and for HDR video on iPhone and iPad where the browser can't.