With Android 14, Google Photos will support the Ultra HDR image format: According to a report

According to reports, Google Photos will support the Ultra HDR image format. The functionality was recently discovered in the Google Photos app's code strings (version 51.0.561138754). If this occurs, the image quality will significantly improve. According to reports, the functionality provides a considerably larger range of brightness and shadow information than regular Jpeg files. The app has previously claimed that Google One customers will receive an HDR effect for movies as well as a Magic Eraser tool.

A few code strings linked to the Ultra HDR image format were discovered in Google Photos version 6.51.0.561138754, according to a report by Android Police through @AssembleDebug. According to reports, the function debuted in late August. Ultra HDR disabled, UltraHdrPreviewFragment, EDITOR_ULTRA_HDR_PREVIEW, and photos_mediadetails_details_ultra_hdr are the code strings. As a result, Google is expected to add Ultra HDR compatibility to the Photos app in Android 14.

HDR (high dynamic range) photographs have higher image quality than SDR (standard dynamic range). It is believed to offer a larger variety of colors and brightness, allowing Google Photos users to perceive better tones and colors in photographs. Currently, the Photos app supports HDR images.

In February of this year, Google announced the availability of an HDR effect for videos to Google One customers. According to the description, the function allows users to boost the brightness and contrast of their films, providing a dramatic impression. In addition, Google Photos now supports Magic Eraser for all Google One members. The Magic Eraser is a picture editing function that uses machine learning and AI to assist users remove undesired objects and people from images.

Previously, without a subscription, the feature was only available on Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 series devices. In addition, the Google Photos app now has a new collection of collage editor styles. Users can apply styles to a single photo in a collage.