CyberLink PowerDVD is a full featured DVD player that enables you to enjoy your favorite DVD and Blu-ray movies and video files right on your computer
Overview
CyberLink PowerDVD has all the extra functionality you would expect from a high-quality player. It features a sleek interface you can customize with skins and includes direct access to MoovieLive, an online movie database that helps you categorize all the titles in your collection and access movie reviews online.
Features
CyberLink PowerDVD is generally very easy to use. Most of the program's functions can be performed with the mouse or their corresponding keyboard hotkey, and there's also a comprehensive context menu that gives you access to even more options by just right-clicking anywhere on the image.
Regarding playback, the movie flows very smoothly even when you move CyberLink PowerDVD's window around or play it in fullscreen mode. Image quality has been improved thanks to the special TrueTheater filters which provide pixel-perfect images and make the most out of your HD visual equipment. CyberLink PowerDVD includes the innovative TrueTheater 3D, a special filter that can transform your DVDs into 3D movies like the ones in cinemas everywhere. The 3D effect obviously only works if you have a 3D-capable display.
CyberLink PowerDVD also lets you change playing speed, take snapshots of your favorite scenes in the movie and have a particular scene or sentence repeated over and over again with the "Say it again" and the "AB Repeat" tools. This may be useful for foreign language students who watch movies to improve their listening skills. Other interesting features in CyberLink PowerDVD are the possibility to share video files on YouTube and support for video bookmarks.
Sound
Sound in CyberLink PowerDVD can be configured in different ways, depending on your hardware (from headphones to a full stereo surround system) in order to obtain the best possible sound quality. TrueTheater Noise Reduction also makes sure you get the clearest sound possible.
CyberLink PowerDVD is a perfect solution for your all DVD playing needs: a powerful video player with interesting features, yet easy enough for everyone to use.
Recent changes
Support more video formats: MKV, FLV, and RM/RMVB
Video file subtitle support: SMI, ASS, SSA, PSB, SRT and SUB.
Upload video file to YouTube.
TrueTheater 3D: Convert DVD video to 3D using TrueTheater 3D.
TrueTheater Noise Reduction: Removes original video noise during playback.
TrueTheater Stabilizer: Fixes shaky video during playback.
MovieMarks: The new bookmark to write, share and play reviews.
Makes Movies Social: Add short comments during DVD playback and then share them in real-time on Facebook, Twitter and MoovieLive.
Notes
Please bear in mind that this program uses a CyberLink downloader. The actual size of the application is 144MB.
Pros
Powerful yet easy to use
Support for many audio and video formats
Nicely designed interface
Share videos on YouTube
TrueTheater filters and 3D effects
Cons
Long and boring installation process
3D requires special hardware
