CyberLink Power2Go 13 Software All-in-One Optical Disc Burning, Authoring and Backup Solution

CyberLink Corp. launched the all-in-one disc burning, authoring and backup solution – Power2Go 13.

The burning and backup software returns with new features and free premium content for comprehensive disc authoring. This version includes simplified menu design tools, free background music and a collection of premium templates for video enthusiasts to create and author professional movie discs from their home video or photo collection.

Over the years, Power2Go has become a solution for optical disc drive vendors with its burning, backup and conversion technology. Power2Go 13 continues this trend, introducing tools to make movie disc authoring available to all aspiring home-video creators and amateur filmmakers. Research from Vox shows that DVDs and Blu-ray discs still deliver picture quality, making them media supports for home movies, and enabling video enthusiasts to include a range of extra content and special features.

With the addition of free background music, premium menu templates and menu-creation tools, users can burn and author discs in a range of formats, using add-ons to finish off their productions. Users can also pin YouTube and Vimeo in 4K and HDR quality, for watching offline on PC and mobile devices.

“We are excited to give users an all-in-one solution for creating impressive movie discs, complete with new menu design features and a host of free premium add-on tools,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO, CyberLink. “While PowerDirector has captured the hearts of video enthusiasts with its professional multimedia editing tools, Power2Go is the friendly companion that lets users create and author pro-looking movie discs easily.“

Key features include:

• Movie disc authoring: Create DVD and Blu-ray discs with engaging, tailor-made menus, complete with background audio, photo gallery, intuitive chapter titles and a host of customizable preferences for the perfect menu layout. Users can also access an assortment of menu templates and free background music for complete customization.

• Convert and transfer: Smart Detect selects the optimal output settings for transferring media files to mobile device, saves storage space when transferring files to your mobile, and converts GoPro or iPhone video to watch on other devices with H.265 encoding and decoding.

• Download and backup: Backup data files, and protect Windows system quickly with a bootable CD, DVD, Blu-ray recovery disc or a single USB drive. Users can also keep data secure with 256-bit, military-grade encrypted CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs.

• Disc burning: The drag ‘n’ drop Desktop Widget allows users to burn CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and AVCHD movie discs almost instantly. Meanwhile, Smart Fit ensures your media fits onto one disc in high quality. A simple interface designed for speed and ease-of-use means you can digitize your CD collection or mount and view ISO files.

Power2Go 13 is available from the company’s online store in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional) and Korean.

Versions and pricing:

• Power2 Go 13 Platinum: $69.99

• Power2 Go 13 Essential: Free