HDR Gaming Interest Group

For a Better
HDR Gaming Experience

HDR gaming further immerses gamers into the content and has become a strong trend in the industry, but the results are not yet optimal which in some cases can impact gaming experiences. With a variety of HDR formats across TV displays, volunteering companies joined together to discuss how gaming experiences can provide a more immersive experience through HDR and collaboratively identified a set of best practices for HDR game content developers, game platforms as well as for TV display manufacturers. As a result, HDR content, combined with optimized game platforms and TV displays will be able to further leverage HDR technology for a truly immersive gaming experience. This collection of best practices proposed in the guideline will be easy to implement and will also support improved operability.


July 16, 2020
Notice: "HGIG Mode" is not a product functionn defined in HGIG guidelines

HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGIG) original advocate and organizers (Microsoft and Sony, collectively, "Organizers") have identified that "HGIG mode" is not a product function defined in the HGIG guidelines. Please refrain from using the HGIG name for promotion in association with such non-HGIG guidelines defined technologies.
HGIG Organizers received multiple inquiries regarding the following topics:
  • How to implement "HGIG Mode"?
  • How to apply for "HGIG Mode" certification?
As stated in the organization document,
  • HGIG is a group to share best practices amongst the display and game industries.
  • HGIG is not a standardization body.
  • HGIG does not license/enforce any technologies to any parties.
  • HGIG does not have acertification program.
Please also refer to FAQ below.

News Release

July 11, 2019 The HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGIG) updated the draft to version 1.1.
August 16, 2018 The HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGIG) is proposing a draft of HDR Game Content Production and Distribution Guidelines.
August 15, 2018 HGIG hosted a Workshop, presented the new guidelines, and showcased HDR demonstrations.

About HGIG

HGIG is a volunteer group of companies from the game and TV display industries that meet to specify and make available for the public guidelines to improve consumer gaming experiences in HDR. HGIG will rely on Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) to develop relevant standards, and will seek to establish liaisons with such SDOs.

Related Documents

  • HDR announcement (PDF)
  • For Better HDR Gaming (PDF)
  • HGIG members (PDF)
  • HGIG organization document (PDF)
  • FAQ (PDF)
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