PowerDVD

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Media player software for Microsoft Windows

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::summary Media player software for Microsoft Windows ::

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FieldValue
namePowerDVD
logoPowerDVD Logo.png
logo_size250px
screenshotPowerDVD screenshot.jpg
captionScreenshot of PowerDVD 22
developerCyberLink
released
language count11
languageEnglish, French, German, Italian, Peninsular Spanish, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese
operating systemWindows 11
Windows 10
Windows 8/8.1
Windows 7
genreMedia player
licenseProprietary commercial software
website
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| name = PowerDVD | logo = PowerDVD Logo.png | logo_size = 250px | screenshot = PowerDVD screenshot.jpg | caption = Screenshot of PowerDVD 22 | developer = CyberLink | released = | language count = 11 | language = English, French, German, Italian, Peninsular Spanish, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese | operating system = Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 | genre = Media player | license = Proprietary commercial software | website = PowerDVD is a media player software for Microsoft Windows created by CyberLink, for DVD movie discs, Blu-ray movie discs, and digital video files, photos and music.

PowerDVD is offered in various versions, which vary greatly in terms of functionality, and can be expanded to include additional functions such as playback of licensed audio formats or power-saving functions for use on notebooks using plug-ins and so-called “enhancement packs”.

During 2016, PowerDVD achieved certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) for the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs, and became the world's first software player to pass the BD-ROM 4.0 PC Application Software License process. Playback of UHD Blu-ray discs requires an SGX-capable Intel CPU; with SGX support removed in newer generations of Intel CPUs, playback of UHD Blu-rays is no longer possible on newer PCs.

Features

  • 8K video playback: added in PowerDVD 19
  • Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback: PowerDVD 17 is the first software that supports 4K UHD Blu-ray drives; however, this feature only worked on PCs with Intel's Software Guard Extensions (SGX). In January 2022, Intel deprecated support for SGX for the Rocket Lake and Alder Lake generation desktop processors, leading to Ultra HD Blu-ray discs being unplayable on those systems. Cyberlink permanently removed Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback with PowerDVD 22 version 3526.
  • 360-Degree VR: PowerDVD 17 supports 360-degree camera such as Samsung Gear 360 and the Nikon KeyMission. Available to watch VR content on an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive headset.
  • Blu-ray 3D disc playback: added in PowerDVD 10 and removed in PowerDVD 20.
  • Blu-ray disc playback: added in PowerDVD 6.
  • TrueTheater: PowerDVD adds TrueTheater image/color correction and enhancement, also motion enhancement to make motion smoother. TrueTheater HDR enhancement provides a larger color space.
  • Media Casting to Streaming Devices: supported devices as Roku, Chromecast, and Apple TV.

Decoders

Native video decoders

Native audio decoders

Audio effects

Version history

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VersionRelease dateEOL dateLatest patch
242025-07-082025-11-20, build 1105
232024-01-252025-03-13, build 2704
222022-05-122024-01-22, build 3526
212021-04-15
202020-04-142023-01, build 4830
192019-04-162019-12-23, build 2403
182018-04-182019-06-26, build 3010
172017-04-112019-01-01, build 3605
162016-04-132017-11-13, build 3403
152015-04-142017-11-28, build 4630
142014-04-082018-01-02, build 8413
132013-04-022018-04-22, build 8703
122012-01-312018-04-22, build 8705
112011-04-18title=PowerDVD Updatesurl=http://www.cyberlink.com/support/powerdvd/patches_en_GB.html
102010-03-172015-09-082013-12-11, build 5816
92009-03-022015-09-082011-05-18, build 4105
82008-04-022010-042010-04-21, build 3228
72006-05-0420092008-01-04, build 3613
62004-11-082007-11-12, build 3430
52003-06-182007-11-12, build 3430
4.0 XP2001-11-052003-08-22
3.02000-11-062001-10-15
2.51999-122000-03-23, v2.55
1.51998-3-12
11996
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References

References

  1. (25 February 2023). "PowerDVD". [[Cyberlink]].
  2. "First Production Model ROM Certified Licensee List". Blu-ray Disc Association.
  3. "New Intel chips won't play Blu-ray disks due to SGX deprecation".
  4. "CyberLink Support Center".
  5. (6 July 2010). "CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 10 ULTRA 3D Mark II to Enable Blu-ray 3D on PCs". [[Cyberlink]].
  6. "Customer Support - Why is 3D media playback NOT supported in CyberLink PowerDVD 20_365, and PowerPlayer 365". [[Cyberlink]].
  7. (5 November 2007). "CyberLink Launches DVD Suite 6". [[Cyberlink]].
  8. "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 19 for UltraHD Blu-ray and 8K Videos".
  9. (18 April 2018). "World's No. 1 Movie & Media Player for all discs, files and video streaming". [[Cyberlink]].
  10. (13 April 2017). "CyberLink PowerDVD 17 Released". HD Guru.
  11. (13 April 2016). "CyberLink PowerDVD 16 is Now Available". [[Cyberlink]].
  12. (14 April 2015). "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 15, the Latest Edition of Its Flagship Digital Media Entertainment Solution". [[Cyberlink]].
  13. (8 April 2014). "CyberLink Official Forum - PowerDVD 14 is Now Available!". [[Cyberlink]].
  14. (2 April 2013). "CyberLink Unveils PowerDVD 13: The World's Most Popular Cross-Platform Multimedia Playback Solution". [[Cyberlink]].
  15. (31 January 2012). "CyberLink Unveils PowerDVD 12 Ultra, Extends the World's Leading Blu-Ray & Media Player to the iPhone, iPad and Android Devices". [[Cyberlink]].
  16. (18 April 2011). "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 11 – the Universal Player for All Your Media on PC, Device, Home & Social Cloud". [[Cyberlink]].
  17. "PowerDVD Updates".
  18. (17 March 2010). "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 10 - The Universal Player to Upgrade All Your Media Experience to HD and 3D". [[Cyberlink]].
  19. (2 March 2009). "CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 9". [[Cyberlink]].
  20. (2 April 2008). "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 8, Introducing New Ways to Enjoy Movies". [[Cyberlink]].
  21. (4 May 2006). "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 7 With High-Definition H.264 Playback and Advanced Features for DVD Enthusiasts". [[Cyberlink]].
  22. (8 November 2004). "CyberLink PowerDVD 6 Delivers the #1 DVD Experience on the PC with Unsurpassed Video and Audio Quality". [[Cyberlink]].
  23. (18 June 2003). "CyberLink PowerDVD 5 Takes a Giant Leap in Advancing DVD Technologies". [[Cyberlink]].
  24. (5 November 2001). "CyberLink Launches New Version of Flagship Software Application: PowerDVD XP 4.0". [[Cyberlink]].
  25. (6 November 2000). "CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 3.0 Perfecting Personalized Home Cinema on the PC". [[Cyberlink]].
  26. (8 December 1999). "CyberLink and eMachines' Strikes a Partnership to Give Consumers an Unbeatable Combo of PowerDVD Playback Software and eTower and eMonster Hardware". [[Cyberlink]].
  27. (25 February 2023). "PowerDVD". [[Cyberlink]].
  28. (25 February 2023). "PowerDVD". [[Cyberlink]].
  29. "CyberLink Support Center".

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