[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

tone mapping

The process of mapping HDR brightness into a display's range.

Also known as: HDR tone mapping

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

tone mapping — The process of mapping HDR brightness into a display's range.

This display term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: auto-brightness HBM.

Related Technical Terms

HBM
High Brightness Mode — a temporary peak-brightness boost in sunlight. Display
auto-brightness
A feature that adjusts screen brightness using an ambient-light sensor. Display
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