Note: -m 2 selects the conversion mode appropriate for most scenarios.
Complete Guide: Convert Dolby Vision Profile 7 to Profile 8 (New Methods)
ffmpeg -i movie.mkv -map 0:0 -c copy movie.hev convert dolby vision profile 7 to profile 8 new
For most users, specialized scripts or GUI tools simplify the multi-step process into a single action.
Enables full Dolby Vision functionality in apps like Infuse and Plex. Note: -m 2 selects the conversion mode appropriate
: You can demux and convert in one step using ffmpeg: ffmpeg -i video.mkv -c:v copy -vbsf hevc_mp4toannexb -f hevc - | dovi_tool -m 2 convert --discard - . Converting UHD BD dvhe.07 to dvhe.08 with dovi_tool
By converting, you are effectively creating a "single-layer" version of your video file that uses the same RPU metadata as the original. This is exactly what streaming services do, guaranteeing smooth playback on all modern hardware. : You can demux and convert in one
Excellent (Supported natively by Apple TV, Fire TV, Shield, Plex, Infuse) The Streaming Dilemma
Converting Dolby Vision Profile 7 (typically found on 4K Blu-rays) to Profile 8.1 (widely compatible with streaming devices like the Apple TV or Nvidia Shield) is primarily done by stripping the Enhancement Layer (EL) and injecting the Dynamic Metadata (RPU) directly into the Base Layer (BL). This process does not require re-encoding, so there is no loss in video quality. Recommended Tools
Note: This conversion typically discards the data, which means you lose some of the 12-bit refinement that FEL provides. MEL (Minimal Enhancement Layer) converts cleanly with no meaningful loss.
def _cleanup(self): files = [self.temp_hevc, self.temp_rpu, "converted_rpu.bin", "final_p8.hevc"] for f in files: if os.path.exists(f): os.remove(f)