Featuresĭesktop Gadget - this allows you to burn files right off your desktop if you're in a hurry, though doesn't have the options of the full program. This is available via a nice simple icon in line with the rest of the program.
Before burning a disc you can select to make a secure area and choose whether to use 128 bit or 256 bit encryption. SecurityĬyberLink Power2Go offers up to 256 bit encryption. The area on the right covers video preview as well as option to add background music and determine the first video to play and playback mode (via a nice a nice process illustration). The area on the left is for selecting your video content, your menu preferences including menu structure (with a selection of templates available), and your disc preferences (including recording format and proportions, video encoding format and quality, audio encoding format and channels, and TV format – NTSC or PAL). When creating a Video Disc your program window splits into 2 areas (left and right). There are also options regarding your chosen Burner, Write Speed, Number of copies etc. For instance you can select the File System to use (ISO9660/Joilet, UDF 1.5, UDF 2.0 – the default, UDF 2.5), whether to make it an auto-run disc, and change the disc icon (to personalize your disc). Via the Settings menu you can configure the disc. There are clear indicators showing you how much space is still available on the disc and a nice big ‘Burn now’ button for when you’re ready to write your disc. You can then use simple drag-and-drop methodology to select the files you wish to be written to the new disc.
Once you’ve clicked on your chosen option, for example you might want a DVD Data Disc, you get a clear program window pane layout with your local PC folder list at the top and the disc details at the bottom. Power2Go also supports BDXL which allows you to burn up to 128GB (4 layers) on a single Blu-ray disc. Disc Utilities (Erase Disc, Rip Audio, Audio Convertor)Įach option has clear information alongside it to help you decide which one is right for you.Copy Disc (Copy Disc, Save Disc Image, Burn Disc Image).Video Disc (Video CD/VCD, DVD-Video, Burn DVD folder).
Music Disc (Audio CD, WMA CD, MP3 CD, WMA DVD, MP3 DVD).When you open the program there’s a great welcome / new project menu that gives easy one click access to all the main tasks you may wish to perform.
When the install is complete a ReadMe file is displayed with clear information covering a program overview, what’s new in this edition, a version comparison and information about software registration and installation support. The install program required minimal user intervention, just the usual terms approval. The great user-interface makes CyberLink Power2Go 13 easy to use whilst also offering all the options under the hood that most users will ever need.ĬyberLink Power2Go 13 is advertised as the world’s easiest data and music burning software program.