PowerDVD

CyberLink PowerDVD is a universal media player for movie discs, video files, photos and music. The latest version PowerDVD 20 released on April 14, 2020 includes support for the new Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc and 8K video format. 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 and only software player to pass the BD-ROM 4.0 PC Application Software License process.[1]

PowerDVD
Developer(s)CyberLink
Initial release1997 (1997)
Stable release20 [±]
Preview releasenone [±]
Operating systemWindows 10
Windows 8/8.1
Windows 7
Available inEnglish, French, German, Italian, Peninsular Spanish, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese
TypeMedia player
LicenseProprietary commercial software
Websitewww.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/overview_en_US.html

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.
  • 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[2] and removed in PowerDVD 20.[3]
  • Blu-Ray disc playback: added in PowerDVD 6.[4]
  • 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®.

Version history
VersionRelease dateEOL dateLatest patch
20 2020-04-14
19 2019-04-16[5] 2019-07-22, build 1912
18 2018-04-18[6] 2019-06-26, build 3010
17 2017-04-11[7] 2019-01-01, build 3605
16 2016-04-13[8] 2017-11-13, build 3403
15 2015-04-14[9] 2017-11-28, build 4630
14 2014-04-08[10] 2018-01-02, build 8413
13 2013-04-02[11] 2018-04-22, build 8703
12 2012-01-31[12] 2018-04-22, build 8705
11 2011-04-18[13] 2015-09-08[14] 2014-02-25, build 5012
10 2010-03-17[15] 2015-09-08[14] 2013-12-11, build 5816
9 2009-03-02[16] 2015-09-08[14] 2011-05-18, build 4105
8 2008-04-02[17] 2010-04[14] 2010-04-21, build 3228
7 2006-05-04[18] 2009[14] 2008-01-04, build 3613
6 2004-11-08[19] 2007-11-12, build 3430
5 2003-06-18[20] 2007-11-12, build 3430
4.0 XP 2001-11-05[21] 2003-08-22
3.0 2000-11-06[22] 2001-10-15
2.5 1999-12[23] 2000-03-23, v2.55
1 1997

Decoders

See also

References
  1. "First Production Model ROM Certified Licensee List". Blu-ray Disc Association. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  2. "CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 10 ULTRA 3D Mark II to Enable Blu-ray 3D on PCs". Cyberlink. 6 July 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  3. "Customer Support - Why is 3D media playback NOT supported in CyberLink PowerDVD 20_365, and PowerPlayer 365". Cyberlink. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  4. "CyberLink Launches DVD Suite 6". Cyberlink. 5 November 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  5. "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 19 for UltraHD Blu-ray and 8K Videos".
  6. "World's No. 1 Movie & Media Player for all discs, files and video streaming". Cyberlink. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  7. "CyberLink PowerDVD 17 Released". HD Guru. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  8. "CyberLink PowerDVD 16 is Now Available". Cyberlink. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  9. "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 15, the Latest Edition of Its Flagship Digital Media Entertainment Solution". Cyberlink. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  10. "CyberLink Official Forum - PowerDVD 14 is Now Available!". Cyberlink. 8 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  11. "CyberLink Unveils PowerDVD 13: The World's Most Popular Cross-Platform Multimedia Playback Solution". Cyberlink. 2 April 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  12. "CyberLink Unveils PowerDVD 12 Ultra, Extends the World's Leading Blu-Ray & Media Player to the iPhone, iPad and Android Devices". Cyberlink. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  13. "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 11 – the Universal Player for All Your Media on PC, Device, Home & Social Cloud". Cyberlink. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  14. "PowerDVD Updates". Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  15. "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 10 - The Universal Player to Upgrade All Your Media Experience to HD and 3D". Cyberlink. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  16. "CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 9". Cyberlink. 2 March 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  17. "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 8, Introducing New Ways to Enjoy Movies". Cyberlink. 2 April 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  18. "CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 7 With High-Definition H.264 Playback and Advanced Features for DVD Enthusiasts". Cyberlink. 4 May 2006. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  19. "CyberLink PowerDVD 6 Delivers the #1 DVD Experience on the PC with Unsurpassed Video and Audio Quality". Cyberlink. 8 November 2004. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  20. "CyberLink PowerDVD 5 Takes a Giant Leap in Advancing DVD Technologies". Cyberlink. 18 June 2003. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  21. "CyberLink Launches New Version of Flagship Software Application: PowerDVD XP 4.0". Cyberlink. 5 November 2001. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  22. "CyberLink Releases PowerDVD 3.0 Perfecting Personalized Home Cinema on the PC". Cyberlink. 6 November 2000. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  23. "CyberLink and eMachines' Strikes a Partnership to Give Consumers an Unbeatable Combo of PowerDVD Playback Software and eTower and eMonster Hardware". Cyberlink. 8 December 1999. Retrieved 4 March 2013.


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