WinDVD

by Corel

WinDVD is Corel's commercial DVD and Blu-ray player for Windows that also plays common video file formats.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Corel

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The product in question, WinDVD Pro 12, is a commercial media player from Corel. It is compatible with a wide range of standard video formats. WinDVD allows the user to adjust the picture and sound for more effective viewing. WinDVD comes with a few options that you can customize. Windows 10 does not include a native DVD player, which is why WinDVD Pro 12 is a useful piece of software to use and play out your DVDs. WinDVD supports common digital media formats such as MKV, MP4, WMV, MPEG, M2TS, FLV and DivX, which gives you a prime source to view one's own personal video collection. WinDVD is available only for Windows, not for Linux or Mac. WinDVD Pro 12 is the latest version of the player, and the official WinDVD website now offers only support and patch downloads. Supported disc formats include DVD-Video, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, BD-Live, BDXL and AVCREC, and 2D to 3D conversion works for DVD-Video as well as standard and high-definition video files.

The interface is clean and simple. WinDVD has an easy, responsive, lightweight, and clear interface. WinDVD will enable the user to properly navigate around the software with minimal effort. The WinDVD designers do not clutter the home interface with too many buttons and options. All the necessary control buttons are placed neatly together on a white menu bar. With WinDVD you will spot the FlixFinder search bar situated at the very top of the main user interface. FlixFinder is an integrated online movie search engine that looks up movies on video sites, lets you browse them by category and compare their prices. Next to the FlixFinder search bar there is the Corel Guide button. WinDVD has frameless movie playback, which lets you concentrate on the video without other distractions. With an NVIDIA 3D Vision capable graphics card the player can also show high-definition video in 3D mode.

WinDVD plays DVDs, Blu-ray discs and most common video file formats in one Windows application.

Features:

  • DVD and Blu-ray player software
  • 3D Blu-ray technology
  • 2D to 3D video conversion
  • Integrated online movie search engine
  • Video playback enhancements
  • 4K and HEVC (H.265) video support
  • Dolby and DTS surround sound
Windows 7, 8.1 or 10
64-bit Windows recommended
DVD or Blu-ray drive for disc playback

PROS
Supports a wide range of video formats.
Provides excellent video and audio quality.
Includes 3D video playback feature.

CONS
Commercial software with no free version.
Interface may seem outdated compared to modern multimedia players.
Lacks extensive customization options found in competing software.
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