Google Photos adds new ultra hdr feature for better picture quality

Google is adding a new feature called Ultra HDR to the Google Photos app. This feature was first introduced with Android 14 and lets users take and view brighter, more detailed photos. Now, it looks like Google is rolling it out more widely.

Some users noticed a new “Ultra HDR” toggle while trying to share images from Google Photos. This switch appears in the editing section when users are preparing to send pictures through apps like Gmail or Messages. Turning it on keeps the photo’s high dynamic range, which helps it look more colorful and sharp.

Ultra HDR uses JPEG_R, a newer version of the regular JPEG format. It allows phones to capture better light and dark areas in a photo, improving overall quality without needing a totally new image format. This also makes it easier to share high-quality images with others.

For now, only a few users have seen this option, which suggests that Google is slowly rolling it out. It might take some time before everyone gets it, but the feature is expected to work on all devices that support Ultra HDR, not just Pixel phones.

This update could make sharing and viewing photos a lot better, especially for those who care about image quality.