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

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Valid for

• Videos recorded with Cinema Pro 
• 4K or Full HD HDR videos recorded with the Camera app

  Note: In the premium model of the following products, the Camera app function has been merged into Photography Pro basic mode.
           (Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Xperia PRO-I, Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 5 IV, Xperia 1 V and Xperia 5 V)
  
  Note: Xperia 1 VI does not support the Cinema Pro app.

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 following video standards:

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

There are third party apps which 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 third party app.