Overview

PowerDVD is an advanced movie and media player used for playing HD and 3D movies. It supports Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and HD surround sound audio. It also optimizes video playback for Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA processors. PowerDVD supports a large range of video file formats and allows users to upscale DVDs to HD and convert 2D videos into a 3D format. The program also provides media management tools, which include searching, browsing, and online sharing features. PowerDVD is a good choice for home theater users who want a high quality cinematic experience.

User Interface

The PowerDVD user interface provides navigation tabs for viewing movie, video, and music files. Users can browse lists of media files and control audio and video playback using standard remote control buttons. PowerDVD also allows users to create playlists, add descriptive metadata, and organize media files. Videos may be played in windowed or full screen modes.

Capabilities

Movies can be enhanced using CyberLink's TrueTheater technology. TrueTheater HD and 3D technologies can upscale video, convert 2D video to 3D, and adjust the depth of 3D effects. TrueTheater Stabilizer removes jitter from home videos during playback. PowerDVD also includes audio enhancement technologies such as TrueTheater Noise Reduction, which removes unwanted audio noise, and TrueTheater Surround, which converts an audio signal into surround sound. Users can customize each of the TrueTheater settings to suit their desired preferences.

User Community

PowerDVD is primarily used in home theater environments for movie playback on home PCs. For many users, it provides a central system for managing DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and media files. For others, it offers a way to bring 3D cinematic movie experiences into the home. PowerDVD also allows users to share movie comments and reviews with others over the Internet. Users can create video bookmarks, called MovieMarks, and share their content on Facebook, Twitter, or the CyberLink MoovieLive.com social networking website.

Screenshots:

Movie	Video	Photo
Music	Device	TrueTheater Technology
2D to 3D	3D Cinema Mode	MoovieLive

Features:

• Advanced 3D and HD video support
• Playback for Blu-ray, DVD, and 3D movies
• TrueTheater technology for video and audio enhancement
• Support for many 3D and HD video file formats
• Enhances DVDs and 2D movies to HD and 3D video
• Includes media file management tools
• Support for eight-channel HD audio
• Online movie review and comment sharing community

System Requirements:

Windows

• Windows XP w/ SP3, Vista, or 7
• 3.2GHz processor
• 2GB RAM
• 300MB free disk space
• Intel G45, ATI Radeon HD 2400, NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or above
• Blu-ray/DVD player
• Internet connection for Web service features