Beeble has announced SwitchHDR, a new artificial‑intelligence model aimed at helping video creators extract higher dynamic range from standard‑dynamic‑range (SDR) source material. According to the company, SwitchHDR is specifically designed to reconstruct HDR imagery from conventional SDR video, turning everyday footage into a format suitable for professional post‑production workflows.

The output of SwitchHDR consists of scene‑linear 16‑bit OpenEXR sequences. This file format preserves a wide tonal range and is widely used in visual effects and color grading pipelines. Importantly, the EXR files generated by SwitchHDR come with native ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) support, allowing creators to integrate the results directly into ACES‑based color management without additional conversion steps.

SDR video, as noted in the announcement, captures only a fraction of the dynamic range present in real‑world scenes. By leveraging AI to infer missing highlight and shadow detail, SwitchHDR aims to bridge that gap, giving creators the ability to achieve an HDR look from existing SDR archives or footage shot on equipment lacking native HDR capability.

For content creators who work with mixed‑format material—such as repurposing older SDR clips for modern HDR delivery or enhancing footage from cameras that record only in SDR—SwitchHDR offers a potential time‑saving solution. The model’s focus on producing industry‑standard EXR files with ACES compatibility means the results can be dropped into existing grading suites, compositing tools, or render farms with minimal friction.

While the announcement does not detail pricing, availability, or specific performance metrics, it positions SwitchHDR as a tool aimed at professional post‑production environments where maintaining color fidelity and workflow efficiency is paramount. Creators interested in exploring AI‑driven HDR upscaling can look for further details from Beeble as the product moves toward release.