Pixel support for Ultra HDR photos and 10-bit HDR videos was added to Instagram as part of the March Pixel Feature Drop. However, when this dropped, there was no mention that other Meta apps, such as Threads, would gain this support as well. This omission seems kind of strange, considering how Threads is attempting to appeal to the masses by rolling out new features on a regular basis.
It’s important to note, however, that while Threads now supports these formats, your Pixel won’t automatically capture content in Ultra HDR. To enable this functionality, you will need to dig into the Pixel camera settings, but it’s fortunately a simple process. Here’s how:
To enable Ultra HDR images:
- Open the Google camera app
- Tap on Settings
- Tap on More settings
- Tap on Advanced
- Tap on Ultra HDR
- Toggle it on
To enable 10-bit video:
- Open the Google camera app
- Tap on Settings
- Look for 10-bit HDR
- Toggle it on
This addition to Threads hints at ongoing improvements in how Meta develops its Android apps. Google recently highlighted how the tech giants are working together to streamline this process. It appears that Threads is one of several Meta apps already reaping the benefits of this collaboration.
