.HDR File

.hdr is High Dynamic Range Image File

Key Features: .HDR File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.hdr
Format	N/A
Created by	HDRsoft
Category	Raster Image

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How to open:
How to convert:

What is an .HDR file?

The hdr file extension is associated with Adobe Photoshop and used for files containing radiance map data.

Radiance maps are useful for representing true illumination values in image-based rendering applications, and are useful for recording incident illumination and using this light to illuminate CG objects for realistic compositing.

HDR is also abbreviation for High Dynamic Range imaging technique.

How to open:

Use Adobe Photoshop to work with the* .hdr files.

How to convert:

Conversion to other formats is not possible.

High Dynamic Range Image File - File openers

Windows

HDRSoft Photomatix
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018

Mac

HDRSoft Photomatix
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Lemkesoft GraphicConverter

Android

File Viewer for Android

HDRsoft

.hdr - File Extension

Raster Image

N/A

How to solve problems with HDR files

Associate the HDR file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any HDR file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.HDR files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the HDR file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .HDR is High Dynamic Range Image File. Because only the current version supports the latest HDR file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the HDRsoft manufacturer website after an available .HDR is High Dynamic Range Image File update.
To make sure that your HDR file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.