Google Messages now supports Ultra HDR image sharing via RCS chats: Report

Google has reportedly added support for Ultra HDR image format in RCS chats on Google Messages app on Android 14 devices. According to a report by Android Authority, Google has started rolling out support for sharing Ultra HDR images for Pixel 8 devices.

Ultra HDR image format is available on Android 14 and is standard JPEG format with HDR metadata. Non-HDR displays will continue to show standard image, while HDR panels will boost the colour and contrast of the image using the shared HDR metadata.

The report stated that there are no labels to indicate that an image sent or received is an Ultra HDR image, but the image gets the gain map applied when the user views it.