HDR10+ Technologies takes over Eclipsa Video program administration
HDR10+ Technologies LLC has been selected to administer the new Eclipsa Video program, an open-source video standard developed by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). Eclipsa Video is a royalty-free alternative for HDR video optimization, with initial product releases targeting smartphones expected later this year. This follows HDR10+ Technologies' previous engagement administering the Eclipsa Audio certification program, aiming to deliver a more seamless audio/video environment.
Key Takeaways
- Eclipsa Video is based largely on the SMPTE 2094-50 specification and is described as the video counterpart to Eclipsa Audio, which launched in 2025.
- HDR10+ Technologies LLC will administer the Eclipsa Video program after already running the Eclipsa Audio certification program in October 2025.
- Google Product Lead Roshan Baliga said HDR10+ Technologies was chosen for its proficiency in premium video standards.
- The first approved Eclipsa Video devices are expected to be smartphones, with other device categories to follow later.
- The Eclipsa ecosystem is open source and royalty-free, positioned as an alternative to Dolby Atmos-style licensed formats.
Why It Matters
The immediate effect is that Eclipsa Video now has a named administrator, which gives the new HDR standard a formal path for licensing and testing as smartphone products move toward release later this year. The broader signal is that HDR10+ Technologies is now handling both Eclipsa Audio and Eclipsa Video, tying the two parts of the ecosystem together under one certification operator. That matters because the format is explicitly open source and royalty-free, lowering adoption friction for device makers. Watch for the first approved smartphone devices to appear later this year and for updates from the Eclipsa website on licensing and testing.
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