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ProgDVB is a versatile and powerful application for viewing digital TV and listening to radio channels. It allows you to watch satellite television and listen to radio channels directly from satellite using DVB-PCI cards with onboard hardware decoders, a satellite dish, and a compatible personal computer running Microsoft Windows.
ProgDVB and ProgTV offer two independent interfaces that work seamlessly within the same installation folder. This unique setup allows both interfaces to share a unified list of channels, settings, and data, creating a cohesive experience for users of this integrated TV viewing software.
While both interfaces share data, they serve different user needs. ProgTV is designed for remote control use (HTPC), delivering a smooth home theater experience. In contrast, ProgDVB offers more advanced features and is primarily intended for traditional mouse-based control, making this an ideal integrated TV viewing software solution for both casual and power users.
ProgDVB delivers robust performance with network broadcasting and audio/video recording across diverse digital formats. As a high-level integrated TV viewing application, it manages about 8,000 channels across formats, including DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, DVB-T, ATSC, ISDB-T, IPTV, analog TV, and file playback.
ProgDVB Main features:
- High Definition TV support together with H.264/AVC
- Picture-in-picture support, in addition to independent simultaneous recording/playback of several channels from one or more devices
- Support for almost all DVB, ISDB-T, and ATSC devices, together with DiSEqC and CAM interface support
- Support for all digital TV audio formats: MPEG, AC3, AAC,…
- Time-shifting performance using the RAM or disk buffer of unlimited size
- 10 Bands Equalizer
- TV and Radio channel recording
- Playback from disk-based files
- Electronic program guide (EPG) from Digital TV, XMLTV, or JTV sources.
- Teletext
- Subtitle (Teletext, image-based, and closed captions)
- Support for VR, VMR7, VMR9, and EVR renderers, together with OSD (besides VR), independently of channel type or signal presence
- Network broadcasting
- Skins for OSD and GUI
- Both Win32 and full-fledged Win64 versions are available
- Interface Language Localizations …
ProgDVB – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Supports watching and recording digital TV and radio from satellite, cable, terrestrial, IPTV, and compatible network streams. | ✗ Initial setup can be challenging, especially when configuring tuner hardware, satellite settings, or IPTV sources. |
| ✓ Works with a wide range of DVB hardware, making it suitable for users with different TV tuner devices. | ✗ Some advanced features, codecs, and premium capabilities are available only in the paid edition. |
| ✓ Includes electronic program guide (EPG), channel management, scheduled recording, and time-shifting for a more flexible viewing experience. | ✗ The interface appears dated compared to many modern media center and streaming applications. |
| ✓ Supports high-definition broadcasts, multiple audio tracks, subtitles, and customizable playback settings for compatible content. | ✗ Performance depends on compatible hardware, signal quality, and properly installed drivers. |
| ✓ Offers plug-in support and advanced configuration options, allowing experienced users to extend functionality and tailor the viewing experience. | ✗ Primarily focuses on live TV and broadcast management rather than on-demand streaming services or comprehensive media library features. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ProgDVB free to use?
Yes. The Standard edition is available free of charge, while the Professional edition adds features such as recording and scheduling, PIP and Mosaic, DiSEqC, and dual-tuner support. The Professional edition also has a 21-day trial period.
Can ProgDVB record live TV?
Yes, but recording and scheduling are features of the Professional edition, according to the developer’s current version comparison. The software can also handle multiple channels from one or more compatible devices, depending on the hardware and edition.
Does ProgDVB support IPTV?
Yes. It supports IPTV and Internet TV, as well as broadcast sources such as DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, ATSC, and ISDB-T. The exact channels available depend on the IPTV service or source you configure.
What is the difference between ProgDVB and DVBViewer?
Both are Windows applications for receiving and watching digital TV and radio through compatible hardware and network sources. ProgDVB offers a free Standard edition and supports a broad range of DVB, IPTV, and Internet TV sources. At the same time, DVBViewer is a commercial application with its own media-center interface and feature set.
What’s New in ProgDVB 7.71.0:
- New TV source.
- Updated XMLTV support (for example, epg.one guide)
- Czech and Slovak update.
Official Homepage – https://progdvb.com
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32-bit and 64-bit)
The application that you will have to install before using ProgDVB:
- ProgDVB requires Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher
- ProgTV requires the full Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
- DirectX v.8.0 or higher.
- MPEG-2 Video DirectShow codec (ProgDVB installer includes the Elecard shareware codec)
- H.264/AVC codec if you wish to watch DVB-S2 or HD channels.
Minimum hardware requirements:
- Intel Pentium III Processor 500 MHz or higher for SD channels.
- Intel Pentium 4 Processor 4.0 GHz or higher for HD channels.
- 512 MB of memory on board.
- Requires 50 MB of disk space, plus additional space for video and audio recordings.
- SVGA Video Card Adapter with 32 MB of onboard memory.
- SoundBlaster-compatible sound card.
- Network adapter (100 Mb) for broadcasting
Size: 38.6 MB
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Requires Microsoft .NET Framework to be installed.
