For (experimental, limited player support):
Use ffmpeg to pipe the HEVC stream into dovi_tool , which discards the enhancement layer and converts the RPU to Profile 8.1. convert dolby vision profile 7 to profile 8 new
Goal: Add a feature that converts Dolby Vision streams encoded as Profile 7 (dual-layer: base layer HDR10 + enhancement layer) into Dolby Vision Profile 8 (single-layer, merged bitstream), preserving visual fidelity, metadata, and compliance with Dolby Vision spec where possible. For (experimental, limited player support): Use ffmpeg to
Converting Profile 7 to Profile 8.1 is now a common workflow for users who want to play their Blu-ray sourced Dolby Vision content on devices like the Apple TV, Nvidia Shield, or LG WebOS without losing enhancement layer data. Several tools and techniques are available for converting
Several tools and techniques are available for converting Dolby Vision Profile 7 to Profile 8: