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Bulk DNG to HDR Converter — Free, Unlimited

Convert multiple DNG files to HDR instantly — all in your browser. No file limits, no watermarks, and completely private.

DNG HDR  ·  ZIP
Bulk DNG → HDR Converter
Select files, convert, download ZIP — all locally
RAW conversion may take longer — files are processed via WebAssembly in your browser

Drop DNG files here or click to browse

Supports batch selection — convert hundreds of files

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Why convert DNG to HDR?

Think of HDR as the format DNG files graduate to once they need High dynamic range photography. Converting DNG RAW images to HDR applies essential post-processing: white balance, demosaicing, and tone mapping. The result is a standard image ready for printing or further editing in any software. In practice, teams that make this switch rarely go back to DNG for this use case.

RAW conversion may take longer — files are processed via WebAssembly in your browser

Technical comparison: DNG vs HDR

PropertyDNGHDR
Full nameDigital NegativeHigh Dynamic Range Image
Compression Lossless RAW Lossless
Color depth16-bit per channel32-bit float
Transparency No No
Web support No No
Developed byAdobe (2004)Radiance / Greg Ward (1989)
Max colors281Tfloating point
MIME typeimage/x-adobe-dngimage/vnd.radiance
Category RAW format Raster image
Year gap 15 years apart in technical development
Best for Universal RAW — open standard by Adobe High dynamic range photography
Estimated size change Typically 40%-70% smaller

How to use — 3 simple steps

1
Select your DNG files
Drag & drop or click to choose multiple DNG images. No file size restrictions.
2
Start the conversion
Click "Convert to :to" — your files are processed locally using WebAssembly. No upload, no waiting.
3
Download ZIP archive
All converted HDR files are bundled into a single ZIP. One click, everything saved.

Popular use cases for DNG → HDR

Uploading DNG photos to social media after converting to HDR

Saving hard drive space by converting a batch of DNG images to HDR

Emailing high-quality images without attachment limits (use HDR)

Creating a backup copy of your DNG library in the more compatible HDR format

💡 Pro tips

  • RAW files process directly in your browser — no software installation needed
  • Bulk convert your entire RAW session at once — drop all files together
  • Use the ZIP download to get all converted files in a single click
  • All processing is private — files are never uploaded to any server

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically 60-90% smaller for lossy HDR, or 20-40% for lossless HDR compared to uncompressed DNG.
HDR has limited native browser support, so it's best used for storage/processing rather than direct web display. Check caniuse.com for the latest status.
DNG is not an animation format, so this conversion always processes static images — no animation handling needed.
No — HDR does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a solid white background.
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