How to Convert HDR to OTB — Quick & Free
Fast, instant HDR to OTB conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .hdr file and get .otb in seconds.
Batch Settings
About HDR to OTB Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert HDR to OTB online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .hdr file to CocoConvert, pick OTB as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. HDR (Radiance) is a high-dynamic-range image format used in lighting and rendering. OTB is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your HDR file is decoded and re-encoded as OTB. Converting HDR to OTB maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert HDR to OTB
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1. Upload HDR
Drop your .hdr file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select OTB
Choose .otb from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .otb file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert HDR to OTB
Your HDR file is decoded and re-encoded as OTB.
Your HDR file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in OTB format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
HDR
.hdr file
| Extension | .hdr |
| MIME Type | image/vnd.radiance |
| Category | Image |
OTB
.otb file
| Extension | .otb |
| MIME Type | image/x-otb |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert HDR to OTB?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a OTB file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HDR to OTB conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free HDR to OTB conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is HDR to OTB conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded HDR file and the converted OTB file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting HDR to OTB lose quality?
Converting HDR to OTB maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert OTB back to HDR?
Yes, CocoConvert supports OTB to HDR conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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