CyberLink PowerDVD 21 Movie and Media Playback Software to Watch 8K, 4K HDR Blu-ray and Range of Media Formats

CyberLink Corp. announced the PowerDVD 21 software, the latest version of its movie and media playback software that allows users to watch 8K, 4K HDR Blu-ray, and a range of media formats across mobile phones, tablets, TVs, PCs and laptops.

It builds on the company‘s media technology and offers a more complete and intuitive user interface, as well as a comprehensive cloud-based viewing and streaming experience for seamless enjoyment of content, in the best possible quality. An integrated and easy-to-use media manager automatically organizes the entire library of photos, videos, music, as well as Blu-ray and DVD movies, making PowerDVD a component essential to any home theater media center.

Offering a cross-device media experience has been essential. Over 80% of consumers now have 2 or more connected devices – with a 30% increase in time spent using video streaming apps on mobile. PowerDVD 21 has integrated and optimized the entire mobile experience to meet these changing video viewing habits. By syncing with CyberLink Cloud, it offers a cross-device, home theater experience where users can pause media on one device and continue watching on other PCs or smartphones right where they left off. The software also extends content access to friends and family by generating shareable hyperlinks that allow playback of the content on their browser. PowerDVD 21 is for groups of people wishing to build a shared cloud-streaming collection and is for increasingly popular virtual movie viewing parties. It also offers integrated streaming through Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.

“Recognized as the world’s number one movie and media player, PowerDVD has a long history of pioneering multimedia playback features and functionalities, to the benefit of our millions of users,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO. “With the further optimization and integration into CyberLink Cloud and enhancements to an already user-friendly UI, we are proud to announce that PowerDVD 21 is more than just a Blu-ray and DVD player. It is the ultimate solution to every home entertainment need.“

In addition to offering a new cross-device playback and sharing experience, PowerDVD 21 benefits from a number of features such as a comprehensive information and artwork database, and AI-based facial recognition capabilities. All whilst continuing to guarantee better-than-original audio and video playback for Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD, as well as major file formats, codecs and 360° video. The users can also enjoy spatial audio support for 360° videos, making VR video feel as realistic as being there in person. The software is available in a variety of subscription and perpetual options.

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The company introduced PowerPlayer 365 in 2020, a streamlined alternative to PowerDVD for users who do not need to play DVDs and Blu-ray disks. In 2021, it offers enhanced playback support for 8K and 4K media, including YouTube videos. Furthermore, with TrueTheater Enhancements, PowerPlayer365 can provide users with a cinema-level home theater experience for all their movies and content.

PowerDVD 21 is available for purchase from the company‘s online store.

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