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# Step 3: Convert the RPU from Profile 7 to Profile 8 # This edits the metadata headers to simulate P8 structure cmd_convert = ["dovi_tool", "-m", "2", "convert", "--discard", "-o", "converted.hevc", self.temp_hevc] # Note: In newer dovi_tool versions, 'convert' mode handles the logic automatically. # For strict P7->P8: cmd_convert = ["dovi_tool", "convert", "--discard", self.temp_rpu, "-o", "converted_rpu.bin"] subprocess.run(cmd_convert, check=True) Converting Dolby Vision Profile 7 to Profile 8
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