How to convert HDR to JPG
- Add your .HDR file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .JPG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .JPG file.
What to expect
- Tone-mapping is mandatory: JPG is 8-bit, so any conversion must choose which slice of the HDR brightness range to display - different tools and settings produce different results.
- The original dynamic range is permanently lost once exported to
.jpg; keep the.hdrsource if you may need to re-tone-map later. - If your
.hdris a panoramic 3D lighting map (common in Blender or similar apps), the.jpgis a flat preview only and cannot be used as a lighting asset.
Frequently asked questions
Does tone-mapping change how the image looks?
Yes, necessarily - tone-mapping is a creative decision about which highlights and shadows to preserve in 8-bit space, so different tools or settings produce different results.
Can I recover the HDR data from the JPG?
No. The
.jpg only stores the tone-mapped slice of brightness; the original dynamic range cannot be reconstructed.Why does my converted JPG look too dark or washed out?
Auto-exposure may not match your intent; open the
.hdr in GIMP or Photopea, adjust the exposure slider manually, and re-export.Can I batch-convert multiple `.hdr` files?
Yes - with ImageMagick run
magick mogrify -format jpg *.hdr to convert an entire folder at once.
