Comparison

BOKKI Encoder vs HLG to SDR/HDR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BOKKI Encoder

Features
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Simple video conversion Convert videos on your iPhone and iPad with BOKKI Encoder. Import videos from Photos, Files, or a folder, then choose a resolution and target file size. Features • Import from Photos, Files, and folders Choose a video from your photo library or Files. Load multiple files or collect videos from a folder and convert them one after another. • Convert to H.265 (HEVC) Convert videos to H.265 (HEVC) and save them in MP4 or MOV format. • Choose a resolution and target size Keep the original resolution or choose an available resolution. Set a target file size to prepare videos for storage and sharing. • Preview videos and check file information Previews open with controls hidden. Tap the video to show playback controls and file size. Play, pause, or seek through the video, and tap again to hide the controls. • Add to the list and move between preview files Move between files with Previous and Next. Use Add List to add the current video to the conversion list; a checkbox shows whether it has already been added. Playback continues when you add a video. Close the preview with the X in the top-right corner. • Choose where to save Save converted videos to Photos or a folder you select. How to use 1. Import videos with File, Album, or Folder. 2. Check the resolution and target size, then tap Convert. 3. When conversion finishes, choose a destination and save the result. Stars Conversion uses Stars. The app shows how many Stars you need, and you can earn Stars by watching rewarded ads. Available formats and settings depend on your device and source file. Target size is an estimate; the final file size can vary with video length, content, and settings.

About

HLG to SDR/HDR

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HLG HEIF files from Sony cameras are made for HDR displays, but other software handles them poorly: Apple Photos clips the highlights and shifts skin and sky tones when it converts them, and professional editors need an involved HDR workflow. Almost everywhere else — messengers, the web, most apps — the photos come out flat or wrong. HLG to SDR/HDR turns them into files that look right everywhere, with natural colors and the detail in the highlights kept. TWO LOOKS • BT.2446 — the ITU standard conversion from HDR to SDR. An honest, finished picture. • Flat — keeps the most detail in the highlights: a starting point for further editing. Only Flat can also write an HDR version. FOUR FORMATS • JPEG — opens everywhere. • HEIF, 8 or 10 bit — 10 bit leaves room for later editing. • JPEG + HDR and HEIF + HDR — one file with an ISO 21496-1 gain map. Ordinary screens show the SDR picture; HDR displays let the highlights back out. HOW IT WORKS • Pick photos from your library or from Files — a card reader, a USB drive, iCloud Drive. • Frames without HLG are skipped, and the app tells you how many. • Results go into an album of your choice as new photos. Your originals are never changed. • Adjustable compression quality; the size of every result is shown. PRIVATE No account, no tracking, no data collected. Every photo is processed on your device. CAMERAS Made for HLG HEIF files from Sony cameras. Other cameras that write HLG HEIF, such as Nikon Z8, Z9 and Zf, should work but have not been tested. Canon PQ files and Panasonic HSP are not supported. Sony and Nikon are trademarks of their respective owners. This app is not affiliated with them.

Screenshots

BOKKI Encoder4 screens
HLG to SDR/HDR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BOKKI Encoder at 18.0 against HLG to SDR/HDR's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BOKKI Encoder versus HLG to SDR/HDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOKKI EncoderHLG to SDR/HDR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYongyeon YuDmitry Semenov

In-app purchases

None

BOKKI Encoder

No in-app purchases

None

HLG to SDR/HDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BOKKI Encoder free?
BOKKI Encoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HLG to SDR/HDR free?
HLG to SDR/HDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BOKKI Encoder or HLG to SDR/HDR have ads?
Neither BOKKI Encoder nor HLG to SDR/HDR shows ads.

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