A widely compatible file with correct Dolby Vision playback, losing only the negligible 12-bit Enhancement Layer data. II. Required Tools Dolby Vision Profile 8 vs 7 noticeable difference? : r/PleX
If you are deep into the world of 4K Blu-ray ripping, media servers like Plex or Jellyfin, or high-end home theater playback, you have likely encountered a frustrating error: your beautiful, 80GB MakeMKV rip of Dune or The Lord of the Rings plays back in muted green and purple tones, or defaults to standard HDR10 instead of the vibrant Dolby Vision you expected.
ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c copy -bsf hevc_mp4toannexb -f hevc - | dovi_tool convert --profile 8.1 -o output.hevc