Last updated: May 10th, 2024 at 06:52 UTC+02:00
Samsung introduced the Super HDR feature for the Galaxy S24. It aims to offer a more immersive experience while shooting and viewing photos and videos, and it is also integrated into social media apps like Instagram. However, some people don’t like how Super HDR works while viewing images and videos on Instagram. So, Samsung is looking for a way to allow users to turn off Super HDR.
Samsung may allow users to turn off Super HDR on Instagram
Samsung is considering (via TechIssuesToday) offering a toggle to disable or enable Super HDR inside Instagram. This is because some people prefer SDR and don’t like how Super HDR images and videos appear (with higher brightness, color volume, and wider dynamic range) when browsing Instagram. One of the South Korean firm’s official forum moderators revealed that the company is working with Instagram to bring a toggle to disable or enable Super HDR. A similar toggle is already present in the iOS version of Instagram.
In our video below, you can watch how Super HDR works on the Galaxy S24 series.
Super HDR, built using Google’s Ultra HDR format, helps capture images and videos with a wider dynamic range and higher color depth. This change is visible from the camera preview, even before you hit the capture button on the Galaxy S24. Once you capture an image or video, the file is saved with Super HDR enhancements. When you view it in the built-in Gallery app on the Galaxy S24, you can see higher brightness and a wider dynamic range. When you upload those images or videos to Instagram, you can notice the same visual experience while browsing the app.
When users browse images and videos in Super HDR on Instagram, the display brightens up to match the tone map of the Super HDR file. However, people don’t seem to like the sudden brightening of the screen and boosted colors (probably a higher color depth and dynamic range). Some have complained about this on social media and Samsung’s official forums. So, the Instagram app for Android may give those who don’t like it the option to turn off Super HDR.