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Convert HDR to JXR

Looking for HDR to JXR? Here's why JXR isn't an output option — and the modern formats to use.

We don't create JXR files — it's a legacy format that's effectively read-only. Here's what to convert to instead.

Why HDR to JXR isn't offered

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JXR is legacy and read-only here

JXR (JPEG XR) is a Microsoft high-dynamic-range format with little support outside Windows. It can usually be opened and converted from, but it's long obsolete, so there's no modern encoder to create new JXR files.

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Convert to a current format

For a file that opens everywhere, convert your HDR to PNG, JPG or TIFF instead.

Format details

What is a HDR file?

HDR (Radiance) stores high-dynamic-range lighting data, common for environment maps and 3D lighting.

Full name
Radiance HDR
Developed by
Radiance
Released
1987
Extension
.hdr
MIME type
image/vnd.radiance
Transparency
No

How to open HDR opens in Photoshop, Blender and HDR-capable viewers.

Full HDR format guide

What is a JXR file?

JXR (JPEG XR) is a high-dynamic-range format with better compression than JPEG, used in some Windows and HDR workflows.

Full name
JPEG XR
Developed by
Microsoft / JPEG
Released
2009
Extension
.jxr
MIME type
image/jxr
Transparency
Yes

How to open JXR opens in Windows Photo Viewer; convert to JPG/PNG for universal use.

Full JXR format guide

What you can do instead

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert HDR to JXR?
Not here — JXR is a legacy format with no modern encoder. We can often read JXR as a source, but for output use a current format like PNG, JPG or TIFF.
What can I convert my HDR to instead?
HDR converts to PNG, JPG or TIFF — free, no sign-up, no watermark.