# \[Implemented\] HDR-\>SDR Transcoding

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/implemented-hdr-sdr-transcoding/229894>\
**Category:** Feature Suggestions\
**Created:** [March 22, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/implemented-hdr-sdr-transcoding/229894 "2018-03-22T02:45:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![KCX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/kcx/32/88137_2.png) [@KCX](https://forums.plex.tv/u/KCX)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/implemented-hdr-sdr-transcoding/229894/59 "2020-06-04T14:05:32Z")

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I’m in too! Plex will now have to deal with HEVC, HDR, tone mapping and everything that is new.

> [@When is Plex going to add tone mapping for 4K HDR transcoding?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-is-plex-going-to-add-tone-mapping-for-4k-hdr-transcoding/288637):
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> I am kinda hoping for a Plex employee to respond. Is Plex working to add tone mapping for transcoded HDR content? The ability to transcode 4k video is pretty much pointless without tone mapping…I am hoping Plex is already working on this feature. Anyone know if they are?

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