How do I use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) Color Space project setting in CyberLink PowerDirector 365?

PowerDirector 365 (version released after Jan. 2026) supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) project settings, allowing you to edit and export videos that retain high dynamic range color and details.

To use this feature, do this:

1. Click File > Project Settings from the menu bar.
2. In the Color space drop-down list, select one of the following formats based on your needs:
   • SDR – Rec.709
   • HDR – Rec.2100 HLG
   • HDR – Rec.2100 PQ
3. After configuring the settings, import your media clips and drag them to the timeline. If you import an HDR clip into an SDR project and it is the first clip on the timeline, a warning dialog appears indicating that the clip's color space does not match the project setting.
   • You can select Yes to switch the project color space to match the clip, or select No to keep the current project setting.
4. After editing, go to the Export page. You can view the current color space information (e.g., Color Space: HDR - Rec. 2100 HLG) at the bottom of the window to confirm the export specifications are correct.

Note:

1. When using SDR clips in an HDR project, you may observe an increase in overall brightness and color saturation. This is an expected behavior as the content is up-converted to the wider HDR color space, resulting in a more vivid appearance.
2. To correctly preview and edit HDR effects, your computer monitor and operating system must support HDR display. If your monitor does not support HDR, the colors in the preview window may appear abnormal or overexposed, but this does not affect the color information of the final exported file.
3. Regarding the warning dialog when importing an HDR clip into an SDR project:
   • Trigger Condition: The warning dialog will only appear if you are using an HDR-supported monitor and have HDR mode enabled in your operating system settings. If these conditions are not met, the system will automatically keep the original project setting without prompting.
   • Detection Scope: This detection applies only to the first video clip added to the timeline.