Broad support for high dynamic range (HDR) video, such as HDR movies and TV shows from Apple or other providers, requires the latest version of macOS and a compatible Mac model. If your Mac, display, video cable, or video cable adapter doesn't support HDR10, video plays in standard dynamic range (SDR).
Mac models that support HDR
My camera is not connected on macbook. Mac model | Built-in | External display | External display |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 or later | 1 | 2 | |
| MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later | 1 | 3 | |
| iMac introduced in 2020 | |||
| iMac Pro | |||
| Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later | — | 1 | 4 |
| Mac Pro introduced in 2019 | — |
Jan 13, 2021 Apple Pro Display XDR supports several HDR formats, including HDR10, when used with a Mac compatible with this display. Getting the best HDR picture If HDR video doesn't play in HDR or with the quality you expect, try these solutions. On iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, the TV app integrates with a number of third-party apps like Hulu and NBC to bring all of your favorite content together in one place. Because these services often don't offer standalone apps for the macOS, however, you won't see their content in the TV app for Mac. Many Mac computers and displays have a built-in FaceTime or FaceTime HD camera located near the top edge of the screen. The camera automatically turns on when you open an app—such as FaceTime, Messages, or Photo Booth—or use a feature—such as Markup or head pointer—that can use the camera. If you do processor-intensive work like video editing and app development but don't want to deal with the extra size and weight of the 16-inch Pro, the $1,500 version of.
1. Premium HDR content from Apple plays at resolutions up to 1080p (1920 x 1080).
2. When using Apple's adapter with some 13-inch, Intel-based models, HDR content plays at resolutions up to 1080p.
3. Available when using a MacBook Air with Apple silicon.
4. When using an Intel-based Mac, HDR content plays at resolutions up to 1080p.
External displays
Use the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your Mac to connect to external HDR10-compatible displays. When an external display tells your Mac that it supports HDR10, your Mac might automatically enable HDR for that display. You can also enable or disable HDR for external displays in Displays preferences.
DisplayPort displays
Use a cable that has a USB-C connector for your Mac and the appropriate connector for the port on your display: usually DisplayPort, USB-C, or Thunderbolt 3.
HDMI displays
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Use an HDMI cable and a USB-C adapter such as the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter.
Apple Pro Display XDR
Apple Pro Display XDR supports several HDR formats, including HDR10, when used with a Mac compatible with this display.
Getting the best HDR picture
If HDR video doesn't play in HDR or with the quality you expect, try these solutions. Apple os x 2015.
Check your Mac
- Install the latest Apple software updates for macOS Catalina or later. Some HDR features are available only with the latest macOS.
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Displays, then make sure that High Dynamic Range is selected. It appears only on third-party displays that support HDR10, not on built-in displays. If you don't want to use HDR, deselect this checkbox.
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Battery or Energy Saver. If 'Optimize video streaming while on battery' is selected, your Mac saves energy by playing HDR video in SDR while on battery power. To play in HDR, connect your Mac to power or deselect this checkbox.
Check your external display
- Make sure that your display supports HDR10. If the display has its own HDR setting, turn it on or set it to prefer HDR when available.
- Make sure that your display is using the latest firmware from the manufacturer. Check your display's documentation for details.
- Some televisions support HDR only on a specific input, such as HDMI input 2 or HDMI input 3. Check its documentation for details.
Check your media
If you're playing premium content from a third-party content provider, check with the content provider to be sure that they support HDR on your Mac.
Check your cables and other devices
- If you're using HDMI, make sure that the HDMI cable and adapter support HDR10. Apple recommends HDMI cables that have been tested with Apple TV 4K and a wide range of televisions, such as the Belkin UltraHD HDMI Cable. Compatible adapters include the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter.
- If your video connection passes through an AV receiver, sound bar, or other device before connecting to your display, make sure that the device supports HDR10 and is using the latest firmware from the manufacturer. You can test by connecting your Mac directly to the display.
Broad support for high dynamic range (HDR) video, such as HDR movies and TV shows from Apple or other providers, requires the latest version of macOS and a compatible Mac model. If your Mac, display, video cable, or video cable adapter doesn't support HDR10, video plays in standard dynamic range (SDR).
Mac models that support HDR
My camera is not connected on macbook. Mac model | Built-in | External display | External display |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 or later | 1 | 2 | |
| MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later | 1 | 3 | |
| iMac introduced in 2020 | |||
| iMac Pro | |||
| Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later | — | 1 | 4 |
| Mac Pro introduced in 2019 | — |
Jan 13, 2021 Apple Pro Display XDR supports several HDR formats, including HDR10, when used with a Mac compatible with this display. Getting the best HDR picture If HDR video doesn't play in HDR or with the quality you expect, try these solutions. On iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, the TV app integrates with a number of third-party apps like Hulu and NBC to bring all of your favorite content together in one place. Because these services often don't offer standalone apps for the macOS, however, you won't see their content in the TV app for Mac. Many Mac computers and displays have a built-in FaceTime or FaceTime HD camera located near the top edge of the screen. The camera automatically turns on when you open an app—such as FaceTime, Messages, or Photo Booth—or use a feature—such as Markup or head pointer—that can use the camera. If you do processor-intensive work like video editing and app development but don't want to deal with the extra size and weight of the 16-inch Pro, the $1,500 version of.
1. Premium HDR content from Apple plays at resolutions up to 1080p (1920 x 1080).
2. When using Apple's adapter with some 13-inch, Intel-based models, HDR content plays at resolutions up to 1080p.
3. Available when using a MacBook Air with Apple silicon.
4. When using an Intel-based Mac, HDR content plays at resolutions up to 1080p.
External displays
Use the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your Mac to connect to external HDR10-compatible displays. When an external display tells your Mac that it supports HDR10, your Mac might automatically enable HDR for that display. You can also enable or disable HDR for external displays in Displays preferences.
DisplayPort displays
Use a cable that has a USB-C connector for your Mac and the appropriate connector for the port on your display: usually DisplayPort, USB-C, or Thunderbolt 3.
HDMI displays
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Use an HDMI cable and a USB-C adapter such as the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter.
Apple Pro Display XDR
Apple Pro Display XDR supports several HDR formats, including HDR10, when used with a Mac compatible with this display.
Getting the best HDR picture
If HDR video doesn't play in HDR or with the quality you expect, try these solutions. Apple os x 2015.
Check your Mac
- Install the latest Apple software updates for macOS Catalina or later. Some HDR features are available only with the latest macOS.
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Displays, then make sure that High Dynamic Range is selected. It appears only on third-party displays that support HDR10, not on built-in displays. If you don't want to use HDR, deselect this checkbox.
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Battery or Energy Saver. If 'Optimize video streaming while on battery' is selected, your Mac saves energy by playing HDR video in SDR while on battery power. To play in HDR, connect your Mac to power or deselect this checkbox.
Check your external display
- Make sure that your display supports HDR10. If the display has its own HDR setting, turn it on or set it to prefer HDR when available.
- Make sure that your display is using the latest firmware from the manufacturer. Check your display's documentation for details.
- Some televisions support HDR only on a specific input, such as HDMI input 2 or HDMI input 3. Check its documentation for details.
Check your media
If you're playing premium content from a third-party content provider, check with the content provider to be sure that they support HDR on your Mac.
Check your cables and other devices
- If you're using HDMI, make sure that the HDMI cable and adapter support HDR10. Apple recommends HDMI cables that have been tested with Apple TV 4K and a wide range of televisions, such as the Belkin UltraHD HDMI Cable. Compatible adapters include the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter.
- If your video connection passes through an AV receiver, sound bar, or other device before connecting to your display, make sure that the device supports HDR10 and is using the latest firmware from the manufacturer. You can test by connecting your Mac directly to the display.
Check your viewing environment
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The brightness and color of HDR video may vary depending on your Mac model and the lighting in your environment. Lower lighting conditions, such as in a dim room, enhance the visual effect of HDR.
Learn more
- Learn what to do if video on your HDR display is too bright or vivid.
- For details about the HDR capabilities or settings of a third-party display, cable, or adapter, please check the documentation for the product, or contact the product vendor.
- Learn about firmware updates for Pro Display XDR.
