Gone are the days of compressing images; now everything is saved as a PNG file with all the crucial metadata, like gain maps. Consequently, when viewed on an HDR-enabled screen, what you see is precisely what was intended, not a faded version.
- Back in the day, with the majority of content being in SDR, Android didn’t really bother with HDR screenshot support. But let’s face it, SDR has its shortcomings
- think dull colors and feeble contrast. Picture this: you snap a super-detailed photo, only to realize that the screenshot looks bland, lifeless, maybe even washed out. The reason behind this is that regular screenshots are confined to SDR, incapable of matching the lively hues and brightness offered by HDR.
Just a heads up, the Samsung S25 Ultra rocking One UI 8 ZYF7 (Android 16 feature) now embraces HDR screenshots. I stumbled upon an HDR shot of the OPPO Find X8 Ultra on social media, took a screengrab, and stored it in my gallery. The HDR magic from the original pic still remains.
Rumor has it that the fresh closed beta version of One UI 8 ZYF7 now comes with support for HDR screenshots, as shared by Ice Universe (source: SamMobile). This marks a significant upgrade from the previous SDR-only screen grabs.
Ice Universe put this feature to the test on a Galaxy S25 Ultra by snapping an HDR photo from social media, and the full HDR effect stayed true.
Considering beta features are always a bit of a toss-up, there’s no guarantee they’ll stick around in the final version. Yet, the addition of HDR screenshot support in the closed beta of One UI 8 is a promising indicator.
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Word on the street is that Samsung is cooking up something special with One UI 8, as the latest trial run entails HDR screenshot support. Your screen snags will now retain all the vibrant contrast and brightness displayed on your screen.
With this feature already up and running in the closed beta, there’s a good chance that HDR screenshot support will make its way to the upcoming public beta of One UI 8. If this feature rolls over to the final release of One UI 8, your screenshots will maintain all the vivid colors and sharp contrast that make HDR content pop.
Android 16 is stepping up the game with authentic HDR screenshots. So, next time you capture any HDR content, rest assured it’ll keep all the visual oomph from the original image or video intact.
