Cyberlink PowerDVD -> Version History

This is the version history page for Cyberlink PowerDVD, showing the last 20 software updates. You can return to the main page for this software by clicking here.

Index:

• Version 19 build 2403 (Dec 29, 2019)
• Version 19 Build 1912 (Jul 24, 2019)
• Version 19 Build 1807 (Jun 26, 2019)
• Version 19 (Apr 19, 2019)
• Version 18 Build 2705 (Mar 21, 2019)
• Version 18 Build 2307 (Dec 6, 2018)
• Version 18 Build 2202 (Oct 25, 2018)
• Version 18 Build 1815 (Jul 9, 2018)
• Version 18 build 1619 (May 22, 2018)
• Version 18 (Apr 18, 2018)
• Version 17 build 2101 (Oct 14, 2017)
• Version 17 build 1808 (Jun 20, 2017)
• Version 17 (Apr 13, 2017)
• Version 16 build 2406 (Jan 20, 2017)
• Version 16 build 2011 (Aug 22, 2016)
• Version 16 build 1907 (Jul 14, 2016)
• Version 16 build 1713 (Jun 14, 2016)
• Version 16 (Apr 15, 2016)
• Version 15 (Apr 14, 2015)
• Version 14 (Apr 10, 2014)

• Release Date: Dec 29, 2019
• Download(s):
  PowerDVD 19 Trial
• • Resolves the issue that the program freezes when playing HDR video on AMD Radeon RX 5700 platforms.
  • Resolves the issue that the program crashes when stopping playback of VOB files.
  • Resolves the issue that the program crashes when playing certain Blu-ray movies with ASUS Xonar sound blaster.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Jul 24, 2019
• • Enhances the playback compatibility of Ultra HD Blu-ray movies.
  • No longer supports the Dolby virtual surround sound features. For more details, please refer to the FAQ.
  • Minor bug fixes.
  
  

• Release Date: Jun 26, 2019
• • Resolves the issue that the program crashes when playing certain BDAV discs and HEVC clips.
  • Enhances YouTube video playback performance when seeking the video on the playback timeline.
  • Resolves the issue that the video gets overexposed when playing Blu-ray movies on certain NVIDIA GPU platforms.
  • Resolves the issue that the audio and video are not synced when playing DVD movies for a long period of time.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Apr 19, 2019
• • 8K video playback NEW
  • TrueTheater Color, Lighting & HDR for 4K video NEW
  • Window mode for HDR video file playback NEW
  • Watch 360° with Spatial Audio Support NEW
  • Spatial audio support for YouTube 360 videos NEW
  • Native 64-bit Engine for video, audio & photo playback NEW
  • View HEIF/HEIC photo format NEW
  • Play animated GIF files NEW
  • Auto-changing wallpapers NEW
  
  

• Release Date: Mar 21, 2019
• 2019-03-20
  Updates PowerDVD 18 to build 2705
  Install this patch to fix YouTube video playback issues, and enhance the program's compatibility.
  
  
  Release Notes
  Note: This patch is not for PowerDVD subscription version, hardware bundled/pre-installed versions, volume license, or versions purchased via the Microsoft Store and Steam.
  Resolves playback issues for certain YouTube videos.
  Resolves the error (code: 00002711) when launching program or playing Blu-ray/DVD movie discs.
  Resolves the issue that the program crashes when playing 3D videos.
  Resolves the issue that the passcode dialog keeps showing up when casting media to Apple TV devices.
  Removes Flickr upload feature, which was terminated by Flickr due to its service change. For more details, please refer to the FAQ.
  Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Dec 6, 2018
• • Note: This patch is NOT for PowerDVD subscription version, OEM versions, UWP versions, volume license, or versions purchased via Steam.
  • Resolves the issue that the program crashes when playing media files with long filename.
  • Resolves playback issues for certain YouTube videos.
  • Resolves the issue that the music file sorting (by filename) is not correct in the file browser.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Oct 25, 2018
• • Note: This patch is NOT for PowerDVD subscription version, OEM versions, UWP versions, volume license, or versions purchased via Steam.
  • Resolves playback issues for certain YouTube videos.
  • Resolves the black screen issue when playing certain custom DVD-Videos.
  • Resolves the issue that the program cannot import subtitles when playing videos on certain platforms if Windows HDR feature is on.
  • Removes Facebook upload feature, which was terminated by Facebook due to its updated policy. For more details, please refer to the FAQ.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Jul 9, 2018
• 2018-07-08
  Updates PowerDVD 18 to build 1815
  Install this patch update to enhance the movie library feature and improve program compatibilities.
  
  
  Release Notes
  Note: This patch is not for PowerDVD Live subscribers, OEM versions, or versions purchased via Steam.
  Resolves the issue that the title name of imported movie folders does not display in Movie Library.
  Resolves the issue that users cannot enter 3D playback on certain Windows 10 April 2018 Update platforms using Intel Graphics.
  Resolves the issue that users cannot select PowerDVD 18 to open files in the Windows file association settings.
  Resolves the issue that the playback control bar does not hide automatically after zooming in on videos during full screen playback.
  Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: May 22, 2018
• • Install this patch to enhance compatibility with Windows 10 April 2018 Update. 

• Release Date: Apr 18, 2018

• Release Date: Oct 14, 2017
• • Install this patch to add support for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. 
  • Note: This patch is not for PowerDVD Live subscribers, OEM versions, or versions purchased via Steam.
  • Release Notes
  • Adds support for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update platforms.
  • Adds media casting support for Apple TV 4.
  • Resolves the device not found issue for media casting if the Chromecast device's name contains specific characters.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Jun 20, 2017
• • Install this patch update to enhance the program's compatibility and stability. 
  • Note: This patch is not for PowerDVD Live subscribers, OEM versions, or versions purchased via Steam.
  • Release Notes
  • Resolves the program UI becomes overexposed when toggling full screen mode during Ultra HD Blu-ray playback.
  • Resolves the program crashes when changing TrueTheater enhancement options.
  • Resolves the issue that users cannot start DVD disc folder playback by launching .IFO files in Windows Explorer.
  • Resolves the YouTube subscriptions display issue in TV mode.
  • Enhances YouTube video playback compatibility.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Apr 13, 2017
• • Play Ultra HD Blu-rays great a jump from Blu-ray, as Blu-ray was from DVD. The best home cinema gets!
  • TrueTheater HDRExperience the next big leap in picture quality. Apply HDR enhancement to all your movies!
  • VR Headset Support3D-360 video is a game changer! A mind-blowing experience that puts you right in the video!
  • Pin YouTube 360 & 4KEnjoy the best quality videos from YouTube, or save them to watch offline at a later date.

• Release Date: Jan 20, 2017
• • Install this patch update to enhance the program's compatibility. 
  • Note: This patch is not for PowerDVD Live subscribers, OEM versions, or versions purchased via Steam.
  • Release Notes
  • Resolves playback issues for some YouTube videos.
  • Resolves issue that PowerDVD can't uninstall normally on certain Windows 10 platforms.
  • Improves visual quality of ASS/SSA subtitles.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Aug 22, 2016
• • Install this patch update to enhance the program's compatibility. 
  • Note: This patch is not for PowerDVD Live subscribers.
  • Release Notes
  • Resolves playback issues for Blu-ray movies "Allegiant" and "Super Troopers".
  • Improves playback compatibility of newly released Blu-ray movies.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Jul 14, 2016
• • Install this patch update to enhance the program's features and compatibility. 
  • Note: This update is only for the retail and online purchased versions of PowerDVD 16 Ultra.
  • Release Notes
  • Adds new feature to support 360° video playback in PowerDVD 16 Ultra version. To learn more about the new feature, you may refer to the FAQ.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Jun 14, 2016
• • Install this patch update to enhance the program’s experience and compatibility. 
  • Note: This patch is not for PowerDVD Live subscribers.
  • Release Notes
  • Improves user experience in PowerDVD's TV mode.
  • Resolves the TV mode playback issue using the command line format.
  • Enhances the visual quality of the text-based subtitles by adding borders when casting to Apple TV, Chromecast or Roku devices.
  • Minor bug fixes.

• Release Date: Apr 15, 2016
• • TV Mode - Optimized for Big Screen TVs NEW
  • PowerDVD Remote Optimized for TV Mode NEW for Android & iOS devices
  • Media Casting supported for Roku®, Apple TV® and Chromecastâ„¢ NEW
  • Enhance Media Casting Content with TrueTheater Technology NEW
  • Extract audio from video (single and batch NEW)
  • DSD Audio support NEW

• Release Date: Apr 14, 2015

• Release Date: Apr 10, 2014