Highly optimized open source ambient lighting implementation based on modern digital video and audio stream analysis for Windows, macOS and Linux (x86 and Raspberry Pi / ARM).
Publisher’s description
What is HyperHDR?
HyperHDR is an open-source runtimes & librarie program for Windows from awawa-dev. It ranks 23rd by popularity among runtimes & libraries in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (awawa-dev/HyperHDR) has 2,211 stars. Similar programs include Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64), LOVE and Taiga.
Project description on GitHub: “Next-gen open source ambient lighting system featuring a high-precision floating-point color pipeline breaking legacy RGB 24-bit limits. Includes advanced smoothing with inertia and adaptive temporal dithering for perfectly fluid, stable output to LEDs from any SDR or HDR video source. Supports Windows, macOS and Linux (x86/ARM). ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: HyperHDR is an open-source runtimes & librarie tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HyperHDR safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A75E5F8E4A6310D57E622D244BB0B5238D190840B1E062069241AACF1DFD1884· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0.0.0Latest | March 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id awawa-dev.HyperHDR -eHyperHDR-21.0.0.0-Windows-AMD64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- awawa-dev
- Category
- Runtimes & libraries
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/awawa-dev/HyperHDR
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 21.0.0.0
- Released
- March 9, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2,211
- GitHub forks
- 224
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- awawa-dev.HyperHDR
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HyperHDR free?
Yes. HyperHDR is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is HyperHDR safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install HyperHDR with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can HyperHDR be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HyperHDR run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to HyperHDR?
Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64), LOVE, Taiga, Steam-Library-Manager and opencv. The alternatives page compares them.
