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PowerDVD

{{Short description|Media player software for Microsoft Windows}}

{{primary sources|date=April 2017}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2014}}

{{Infobox software

| name = PowerDVD

| logo = PowerDVD Logo.png

| logo_size = 250px

| screenshot = PowerDVD screenshot.jpg

| caption = Screenshot of PowerDVD 22

| developer = CyberLink

| released = {{start date and age|1996}} {{cite web | title = PowerDVD | publisher= Cyberlink | date = 25 February 2023 | url = https://www.cyberlink.com/stat/company/enu/index.jsp | access-date = 25 February 2023}}

| 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 = {{url|http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd}}

}}

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.{{cite web |title=First Production Model ROM Certified Licensee List |url=http://www.blu-raydisc.info/licensee-list/rom-certified-licenseelist.php |access-date=2017-04-25 |website=Disc Manufacturer ID & Media Type ID Licensee List |publisher=Blu-ray Disc Association}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-intel-chips-wont-play-blu-ray-disks-due-to-sgx-deprecation/|title=New Intel chips won't play Blu-ray disks due to SGX deprecation|access-date=2022-01-17|archive-date=2022-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116234446/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-intel-chips-wont-play-blu-ray-disks-due-to-sgx-deprecation/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=CyberLink Support Center |url=https://www.cyberlink.com/support-center/faq/content?id=26690 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=www.cyberlink.com}}{{Cite web | title=Not Found}}
  • 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{{ cite web | title = CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 10 ULTRA 3D Mark II to Enable Blu-ray 3D on PCs | publisher=Cyberlink | date = 6 July 2010 | url = https://www.cyberlink.com/eng/press_room/view_2509.html | access-date = 30 May 2020 }} and removed in PowerDVD 20.{{ cite web | title = Customer Support - Why is 3D media playback NOT supported in CyberLink PowerDVD 20_365, and PowerPlayer 365 | publisher=Cyberlink | url = https://www.cyberlink.com/support/faq-content.do?id=24936 | access-date = 30 May 2020 }}
  • Blu-ray disc playback: added in PowerDVD 6.{{ cite web | title = CyberLink Launches DVD Suite 6 | publisher=Cyberlink | date = 5 November 2007 | url = https://www.cyberlink.com/eng/press_room/view_1499.html | access-date = 30 May 2020 }}
  • 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

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Version history

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!Version !! Release date !! EOL date !! Latest patch

23

|2024-01-25

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|2024-03-07, build 1406

22

|2022-05-12

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|2024-01-22, build 3526

21

|2021-04-15

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20

|2020-04-14

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|2023-01, build 4830

19

|2019-04-16{{cite web |title=CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 19 for UltraHD Blu-ray and 8K Videos |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/14218/cyberlink-launches-powerdvd-19-for-ultrahd-bluray-and-8k-videos}}

|

|2019-12-23, build 2403

18

|2018-04-18{{cite web |date=18 April 2018 |title=World's No. 1 Movie & Media Player for all discs, files and video streaming |url=https://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd-ultra/features_en_GB.html |access-date=20 Apr 2017 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|

|2019-06-26, build 3010

17

|2017-04-11{{cite web |date=13 April 2017 |title=CyberLink PowerDVD 17 Released |url=https://hdguru.com/cyberlink-releases-powerdvd-17-ultra-hd-blu-ray-software/ |access-date=13 Apr 2017 |publisher=HD Guru}}

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|2019-01-01, build 3605

16

|2016-04-13{{cite web |date=13 April 2016 |title=CyberLink PowerDVD 16 is Now Available |url=http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/48108.page |access-date=15 Sep 2016 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|

|2017-11-13, build 3403

15

|2015-04-14{{cite web |date=14 April 2015 |title=CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 15, the Latest Edition of Its Flagship Digital Media Entertainment Solution |url=http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/43371.page |access-date=2 May 2015 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|

|2017-11-28, build 4630

14

|2014-04-08{{cite web |date=8 April 2014 |title=CyberLink Official Forum - PowerDVD 14 is Now Available! |url=http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/38288.page |access-date=26 April 2014 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|

|2018-01-02, build 8413

13

|2013-04-02{{cite web |date=2 April 2013 |title=CyberLink Unveils PowerDVD 13: The World's Most Popular Cross-Platform Multimedia Playback Solution |url=http://membership.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=3273 |access-date=26 April 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

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|2018-04-22, build 8703

12

|2012-01-31{{cite web |date=31 January 2012 |title=CyberLink Unveils PowerDVD 12 Ultra, Extends the World's Leading Blu-Ray & Media Player to the iPhone, iPad and Android Devices |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=2965 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|

|2018-04-22, build 8705

11

|2011-04-18{{cite web |date=18 April 2011 |title=CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 11 – the Universal Player for All Your Media on PC, Device, Home & Social Cloud |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=2756 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|2015-09-08{{cite web |title=PowerDVD Updates |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/support/powerdvd/patches_en_GB.html |access-date=4 March 2013}}

|2014-02-25, build 5012

10

|2010-03-17{{cite web |date=17 March 2010 |title=CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 10 - The Universal Player to Upgrade All Your Media Experience to HD and 3D |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=2382 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|2015-09-08

|2013-12-11, build 5816

9

|2009-03-02{{cite web |date=2 March 2009 |title=CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 9 |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=2062 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|2015-09-08

|2011-05-18, build 4105

8

|2008-04-02{{cite web |date=2 April 2008 |title=CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 8, Introducing New Ways to Enjoy Movies |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=1662 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|2010-04

|2010-04-21, build 3228

7

|2006-05-04{{cite web |date=4 May 2006 |title=CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 7 With High-Definition H.264 Playback and Advanced Features for DVD Enthusiasts |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=1053 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|2009

|2008-01-04, build 3613

6

|2004-11-08{{cite web |date=8 November 2004 |title=CyberLink PowerDVD 6 Delivers the #1 DVD Experience on the PC with Unsurpassed Video and Audio Quality |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=755 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

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|2007-11-12, build 3430

5

|2003-06-18{{cite web |date=18 June 2003 |title=CyberLink PowerDVD 5 Takes a Giant Leap in Advancing DVD Technologies |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=489 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

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|2007-11-12, build 3430

4.0 XP

|2001-11-05{{cite web |date=5 November 2001 |title=CyberLink Launches New Version of Flagship Software Application: PowerDVD XP 4.0 |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=331 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|

|2003-08-22

3.0

|2000-11-06{{cite web |date=6 November 2000 |title=CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 3.0 Perfecting Personalized Home Cinema on the PC |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=144 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|

|2001-10-15

2.5

|1999-12 {{cite web |date=8 December 1999 |title=CyberLink and eMachines' Strikes a Partnership to Give Consumers an Unbeatable Combo of PowerDVD Playback Software and eTower and eMonster Hardware |url=http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/company/press-news-content.do?pid=14 |access-date=4 March 2013 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

|

|2000-03-23, v2.55

1.5

|1998-3-12 {{cite web |date=25 February 2023 |title=PowerDVD |url=http://www.oldversion.com/windows/powerdvd |access-date=25 February 2023 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

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1

|1996 {{cite web |date=25 February 2023 |title=PowerDVD |url=http://www.oldversion.com/windows/powerdvd |access-date=25 February 2023 |publisher=Cyberlink}}

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See also

  • Comparison of video player software{{Cite web |title=CyberLink Support Center |url=https://www.cyberlink.com/support-center/faq/content?id=28347 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=www.cyberlink.com}}

References

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  • {{Cite web | title=CyberLink Support Center | url=https://www.cyberlink.com/support-center/patch-download?prodId=1&prodVerId=1717 | access-date=2025-04-05 | website=www.cyberlink.com}}

External links

  • {{Official website|https://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/overview_en_US.html}}

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