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CyberLink PowerDVD is the ultimate all-in-one media player for Windows. It provides a premium multimedia experience for Blu-ray, 8K, and 4K HDR content. This universal player is your top choice for enjoying movies, videos, audio, and photos from your PC, home network, connected devices, the cloud, and social networks.
PowerDVD is your all-in-one media command center. With enhanced audio and video playback, you can enjoy a premium viewing and listening experience for all your content, from photos and videos to Blu-ray and DVD movies.
The app lets you manage your media library, download content from YouTube and Vimeo, and play, enhance, and share media from a single interface.
Get the most out of your entire media collection with PowerDVD. This powerful solution not only delivers the highest-quality playback but also provides complete control over your content. It brings your videos, music, and photos together in one library, with access across supported devices and wireless streaming to compatible screens.
CyberLink PowerDVD 24 can play from 4K to Blu-Ray.
PowerDVD is recognized as the world’s best-performing 4K and 8K Media Player, complete with HDR10 support. It allows you to play Blu-ray discs, ISO files, and Ultra HD video files for an unparalleled audiovisual experience.
Furthermore, PowerDVD supports DTS-HD Audio and Dolby TrueHD Audio, delivering a cinema-quality audio experience on any device.
See YouTube Like Never Before
Watch YouTube channels in up to 8K for the ultimate viewing experience. Plus, download your favorite videos for offline viewing.
CyberLink PowerDVD 24 supports All Major Formats.
Upgrade your home cinema experience with stunning 8K video and comprehensive support for 4K and HDR10. The software supports high-definition playback of HEVC, AVC, and XAVC-S video and is compatible with a wide range of media formats.
Immersive Audio for Your Movie Nights
Support for Dolby Digital Surround, DTS, and Hi-Res Audio enables playback with up to 7.1 channels for a surround-sound experience at home.
An Immersive Experience
Don’t just watch movies, be in them. Put yourself at the center of the action with 360° video, VR video playback, and spatial audio.
Curate Your Perfect Playlist
Whether you’re the designated DJ for your next road trip or need a great workout mix for the gym, easily organize and compose your favorite tracks and take your personalized playlist with you wherever you go.
- Organize Your Entertainment. Personalize your media library with customizable thumbnails and poster walls to keep your content organized and searchable.
- Photo Management With AI. Automatically tag and organize large photo libraries with AI facial recognition, powered by CyberLink’s FaceMe engine.
- The software provides detailed information about movies and TV shows through its integrated content database.
Elevate Your Media with TrueTheater Enhancements
Bring your favorite movies and videos to life with TrueTheater enhancements. Our proprietary playback technology is designed to sharpen visuals, deepen colors, and enhance the audio fidelity of any file type, ultimately improving the quality of every media format you play.
Upscales Your Movies
TrueTheater brings the cinematic experience to your living room. Enjoy richer, more detailed colors with crisper, more balanced sound on any media type.
- TrueTheater Lighting, TrueTheater Audio, TrueTheater Color, TrueTheater HDR
Watch Anywhere, Anytime With On-Demand Access
Stream your content to any device, whether you’re at home or on the go. Enjoy or share your favorite movies and TV shows on demand using the app or any web browser.
Watch On the Big Screen
Stream your media collection from any device to your TV with support for Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, and Apple TV.
- Stream. Stream your movies and TV shows to any PC, tablet, or mobile phone with the PowerPlayer App or from any web browser.
- Share. Share your favorite movies or shows from your CyberLink Cloud with a simple link.
- Store. Store up to 40 HD movies on CyberLink Cloud, featuring 100 GB of storage.
CyberLink PowerDVD – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ It supports a wide range of video, audio, photo, subtitle, Blu-ray, DVD, and disc-image formats in a single media player. | ✗ High-resolution features such as 8K playback and advanced TrueTheater processing require relatively capable hardware, including specific Intel processors and graphics capabilities. |
| ✓ Provides high-resolution playback up to 8K, along with 4K, HDR10, HEVC, and AV1 support for compatible hardware and media. | ✗ The software is available for desktop use on Windows 10 and Windows 11 only and requires a 64-bit operating system. |
| ✓ Supports immersive audio technologies, including Dolby Digital Surround, DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, and up to 7.1-channel playback. | ✗ Its extensive combination of disc playback, streaming, media management, AI photo tools, and enhancement features may be more than users need for basic video playback. |
| ✓ Includes TrueTheater enhancements for improving video sharpness, color, HDR, contrast, noise reduction, and audio quality. | ✗ Home-network media sharing with real-time 1080p transcoding requires an Intel 7th-generation Core i5 processor according to the provided requirements. |
| ✓ Combines local playback with media-library management, AI photo organization, wireless streaming, and support for devices such as Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. | ✗ The Windows download is relatively large at 362 MB, which may be inconvenient for users with limited storage or slower internet connections. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CyberLink PowerDVD free to use?
CyberLink PowerDVD is not completely free. The download section provides trial versions that allow users to test the software, while the full version requires a license.
What is the difference between CyberLink PowerDVD and VLC Media Player?
Both are Windows media players that support a wide range of video and audio formats. CyberLink PowerDVD focuses on premium features such as Blu-ray and DVD playback, 4K and 8K video, HDR10, TrueTheater enhancements, Dolby and DTS audio, and media-library management. In contrast, VLC Media Player is a free, open-source player focused on broad format playback and streaming.
Can CyberLink PowerDVD play Blu-ray discs?
Yes. CyberLink PowerDVD supports Blu-ray Disc playback, Blu-ray ISO files, DVD movies, and several Blu-ray formats and profiles.
Does CyberLink PowerDVD support 8K video?
Yes. CyberLink PowerDVD supports 8K video playback, which requires compatible hardware. The listed requirements specify an Intel 7th Generation Core i7 processor with Intel HD/UHD Graphics 630 for 8K playback.
What’s New in CyberLink PowerDVD 24:
- Enhanced Video Playback: Supports 8K video, ultra-smooth frame interpolation, and Video Super Resolution for clearer visuals.
- Native AV1 Decode: Improves efficiency and quality for next-gen video formats.
- TrueTheater Enhancements: Offers deeper colors, enhanced contrast, and advanced noise reduction, plus voice isolation for clearer dialogue.
- AI-Powered Karaoke: Instantly removes vocals from songs and videos for karaoke experiences.
- Enhanced Audio: Improves audio with adjustable bass, vocal clarity, reverb, and volume controls.
- Hardware Support: Leverages hardware acceleration from NVIDIA RTX and Intel GPUs.
- Comprehensive File Support: Plays various video formats, including H.264, H.265, MKV, and more, with support for lossless HD audio
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Supported Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 11, 10 (64-bit OS only)
- HDR 10 Video File Playback: Microsoft Windows 11, 10 (64-bit with October 2018 Update)
- 8K Video Playback: Microsoft Windows 11, 10 (64-bit with Fall Creators Update 2017 Oct. updates)
- 4K Video Playback with TrueTheater: Microsoft Windows 11, 10 (64-bit with Fall Creators Update 2017 Oct. updates)
- Blu-ray Disc and DVD: Microsoft Windows 11, 10
- VR Mode: Microsoft Windows 11, 10
Processor (CPU)
- 8K Video Playback: Intel 7th Generation Core i7 (Kaby Lake) with HD (UHD) Graphics 630.
- VR Mode: Intel i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent.
- Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and TrueTheater Playback:
- For Blu-ray Disc playback, an Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66 GHz) or AMD Phenom 9450 (2.10 GHz) processor is required.
- For TrueTheater HD with Blu-ray and HD video, an Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or AMD Phenom II X6 processor is required.
- DVD playback: Pentium 4 (2.4 GHz), Athlon 64 2800+ (1.8 GHz), AMD Fusion E-series & C-series.
** NOTE Some Fox titles released from Jul. 2013 will not support TrueTheater HD.
† Note: PowerDVD maintains support for processors below 1.6 GHz, disabling some non-essential features.
- TrueTheater for video resolutions greater than Full HD: Intel 7th Generation Core i5 (Kaby Lake) with HD (UHD) Graphics 630.
- 4K Ultra HD with Hardware Acceleration: Intel 3rd Generation Core i5.
- Media Library Sharing on Home Network: Requires an Intel 7th Generation Core i5 for real-time transcoding of a single 1080p video.
Note: CyberLink PowerDVD supports 4K Ultra HD video in H.264/MP4 format at bitrates up to 60 Mbps.
Format and Device Support:
- Movies: BD-R 1.1/BD-RE 2.1, BD-R 2.0/BD-RE 3.0, BDROM 2.2, BD-J, BD-ROM Profile 1.1 (Bonus View), BD-ROM Profile 2.0 (BD-Live), AVCHD, XAVC-S, DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DVD+VR, VCD, SVCD, CD, BD ISO, DVD ISO
- Videos: Conventional Video: 264, 265, 26L, 3G2, 3GP, 3GP2, 3GPP, ASF, AVC, AVI, DIV, DIVX, DVR-MS, FLV1, H264, H265, HEVC, JSV, JVT, M1V, M2P, M2T, M2TS, M2V, M4V, MKV, MOD, MOV1, MP4, MP4V, MPE, MPEG, MPG, MPV, MTS, QT, TOD, TP, TPD, TRP, TS, TTS, VC1, VOB, VRO, WM, WMV, WTV2, WEBM(VP9 + Opus/Vorbis)
- 360 Video: Equirectangular format MP4 (H.264/265). Supports up to 4K resolution in a 2:1 aspect ratio.
- HDR 10 Video: H.265 in MP4, MKV and M2TS, VP9 in WEBM
- Photos: BMP, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, TIFF, ARW, CR2, CRW, DCR, DNG, ERF, KDC, MEF, MRW, NEF, ORF, PEF, RAF, RAW, RW2, SR2, SRF, X3F, GIF, HEIC/HEIF, WebP, APNG
- Music: AAC3, AC35, ADTS3, AOB, APE, DTS, FLAC4, M4A (AAC, ALAC codec), MID, MKA, MP2, MP3, MPA, OGG, RMI, WAV, WMA, DSD Audio (DSF, DFF)
- Subtitles: External (text): SubRip (.SRT), PowerDivX (.PSB), MicroDVD (.SUB), SubViewer (.SUB), SubStation Alpha (.SSA, .ASS), SAMI (*.SMI)
- External (image): VobSub (.sub+.idx)
- Embedded: MKV: SSA, ASS, SRT, PGS (Compressed PGS, Uncompressed PGS), VobSub; MP4: VobSub, Embedded-Timed Text (MPEG4 PART-17)
