What are the system requirements to playback or edit an HDR video recorded with the Cinema Pro or camera app?

Valid for

• Videos recorded with Cinema Pro 
• 4K or Full HD HDR videos recorded with camera app
• Xperia 1 II
• Xperia 1
• Xperia 5
• Xperia XZ3
• Xperia XZ2 Premium
• Xperia XZ2
• Xperia XZ2 Compact
   

Solution

Playback requirements

The playback application must support:

• H.265, (also known as HEVC, High Efficiency Video Coding)
• 10 bit
• MP4

The display must support:

• HDR, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) format

Editing requirements

The above requirements are also valid for editing. In addition, the editing application must support the following video standard:

• Rec.2020, (also known as BT.2020) or Rec.2100, (also known as BT.2100)

There are third-party apps that can be used for editing, e.g. DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro. Make sure to always use the latest app version. 

Note: Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party app. Neither is Sony responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the use of a third party app.