I recently tried to convert SDR to HDR for some old clips I shot years ago, and honestly, I didn’t expect such a big difference. The colors looked deeper, the light felt more natural, and the whole video just had that “cinematic” vibe.
I used HitPaw VikPea, which has an AI SDR to HDR conversion feature that automatically balances brightness, restores lost highlights, and enhances color contrast. It was super easy — no complex color grading or technical setup needed.
What surprised me most is how it brought back detail I thought was gone — shadows became clearer, skies had texture again, and faces looked more real. It felt like watching those moments for the first time.
If you’ve got older SDR footage, I definitely recommend trying an AI HDR enhancer. It’s amazing how much emotion and clarity better lighting can bring back. 