Open your newly created file in . Check the video section. The "HDR format" line should now display: Dolby Vision, Version 1.0, dvhe.08.06, BL+RPU, HDR10 compatible
Converting FEL files involves "baking" the EL into the BL. A multi-utility tool like DoVi_Scripts (available on Doom9 forums) is recommended. The general approach is:
Convert DV Profile 7 to 8.1 using dovi_tool, mp4box and ffmpeg convert dolby vision profile 7 to profile 8 new
Dolby Vision utilizes different profiles to package video data and metadata.
This is the standard format for Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. It features a base layer (usually 4K HDR10) and an Enhancement Layer (EL) with dynamic metadata. It utilizes a dual-track or dual-layer system. Open your newly created file in
Drag and drop the new output_profile8.hevc file into the source windows. Ensure the new video track is checked. Click . Verifying the Conversion
Dual-track, dual-layer. It consists of a base HDR10 layer and an enhancement layer (FEL or MEL). It is designed for physical discs and is complex to parse for streaming devices. A multi-utility tool like DoVi_Scripts (available on Doom9
A powerful multimedia framework used to extract and mux video streams.
Modern tools remux the file (container change), keeping the original video quality intact while updating the metadata. The Best New Tools for P7 to P8 Conversion
Streaming sticks and built-in TV applications do not possess the dual-decoder hardware required to process the EL. When faced with a Profile 7 file in an MKV container, devices like the Apple TV running Infuse or Plex will choke, dropping the video entirely back to static HDR10. The Solution: Profile 8.1