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HDR Transfer Function ​

Select the output electro-optical transfer curve for HDR rendering.

HDR Transfer Function menu and curve diagram

Display LUT replaces this output transform while enabled, so this selector is disabled until the LUT is turned off.

Available Options ​

TransferInternal NameDescription
BT.1886bt1886Rec. 1886 gamma curve
sRGBsrgbStandard RGB transfer curve
LinearlinearLinear light transfer (no gamma)
Gamma 1.8gamma181.8 gamma (Mac classic)
Gamma 2.0gamma202.0 gamma
Gamma 2.2gamma222.2 gamma (PC standard)
Gamma 2.4gamma242.4 gamma (cinema)
Gamma 2.6gamma262.6 gamma
Gamma 2.8gamma282.8 gamma
PQ (ST.2084)pqPerceptual Quantizer for HDR10/HDR10+
HLGhlgHybrid Log Gamma (BBC/NHK HDR)

The active transfer function is indicated in the menu. Selecting an option sets hdr.hdr_output_transfer in the config.

Default: bt1886

Main Menu > HDR Settings > Transfer Function