Netflix Brings HDR10+ to Supported Devices

Netflix announced Monday that select movies and TV shows are now available to stream in HDR10+ on compatible devices. The format, which is known for its vibrancy, color accuracy, and contrast, should make it easier to view some of Netflix's infamously muddy programming.

In a blog post published via Medium, Netflix representatives shared that Premium subscribers—who pay a minimum of $25 per month for the privilege of surpassing 1080p—can immediately begin streaming HDR10+ versions of content previously limited to HDR10. Netflix facilitated the upgrade using the AV1 video codec, a high-quality compression codec designed to use minimal storage. Before, the brand's usage of AV1 was limited to SDR content; now, it will be used to enhance "both new releases and existing popular HDR titles," making half of Netflix's total available viewing hours HDR10+ eligible.

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