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PowerDVD

CyberLink's paid Windows player for Blu-ray, DVD and 8K video with TrueTheater enhancements.

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About PowerDVD

PowerDVD is a commercial media player from CyberLink and one of the few Windows apps that still offers licensed Blu-ray and DVD playback. The Ultra edition handles Blu-ray discs, 4K and 8K video and HDR, adds TrueTheater enhancements that upscale, stabilise and colour-correct video, and supports Dolby and DTS audio. It includes a media library for videos, music and photos and can cast to TVs. It is sold in tiers: a Standard edition for DVD and general playback, an Ultra edition with Blu-ray and 8K, and a PowerDVD 365 subscription; perpetual licences are available, and a free trial download is available. It runs on Windows. It suits people who still watch Blu-ray discs on a PC, since free players struggle with commercial disc protection.

Best for: PC owners who want licensed Blu-ray and DVD playback with image enhancements.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Licensed Blu-ray and DVD playback
  • 8K, HDR and Dolby/DTS support
  • Perpetual licence option

Why people leave

  • Expensive compared with free players
  • Windows only
  • Upsells to subscriptions and add-ons

Top PowerDVD alternatives

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  1. 1Le
    Leawo Blu-ray Player

    Free Blu-ray player for Windows and Mac, with paid extras.

    66.5
  2. 2VLC media player logo
    VLC media player

    Free and plays DVDs, though commercial Blu-rays need extra work.

    62.6
  3. 3PotPlayer logo
    PotPlayer

    Free Windows player with strong hardware decoding for files.

    59.6
  4. 4MPC-HC logo
    MPC-HC

    Free, lightweight Windows player for files and DVDs.

    57.2

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PowerDVD: common questions

Is PowerDVD free?

No, PowerDVD is a paid product. Standard price: $59.99 perpetual licence (checked on PowerDVD's own site).

Is PowerDVD open source?

No, PowerDVD is not open source. Open-source alternatives include VLC media player and MPC-HC.

What platforms does PowerDVD run on?

PowerDVD is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to PowerDVD?

The highest-ranked PowerDVD alternatives right now are Leawo Blu-ray Player, VLC media player and PotPlayer. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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