Nero 8 Ultra Edition

Nero 8 Ultra Edition is the next generation of Nero's multimedia suite used to organize and manage all your multimedia files, as well as create and edit new digital content:

• Direct access to all features from the project launcher.
• High Definition format support.
• Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 streaming features.
• Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD burning support.
• SecurDisc data protection support.
• Graphics optimized for Windows Vista.

It includes the following applications:

• Nero Mobile – Media Center for Mobile Devices
• Nero Home 3 – Media Management System
• Nero Scout – Database Technology
• Nero StartSmart 8 – One-Click Project Launcher
• Nero Burning ROM 8 – Expert CD and DVD Burning
• Nero Express 8 – Easy Interface CD and DVD Burning
• Nero WaveEditor 4 – Audio Editing and Recording
• Nero SoundTrax 3 – Professional Audio Mixing
• Nero Vision 5 – Video Editing and Authoring
• Nero Recode 2 – The World’s Fastest Video Converter
• Nero ShowTime 4 – DVD and Multimedia Player
• Nero MediaHome 3 – UPnPTM Streaming Solution
• Nero ControlCenter – Simplified Customization and Configuration
• Nero PhotoSnap – Photo Editing
• Nero PhotoSnap Viewer – Photo Viewing
• Nero CoverDesigner 3 – CD and DVD Label Design
• Nero BackItUp 3 – Complete Backup Solution
• Nero ImageDrive 3 – Virtual Drive Setup
• Nero DiscSpeed 4 – Improve Optical Drive Performance
• Nero DriveSpeed 3 – Complete Optical Drive Control
• Nero RescueAgent – Improved File Recovery
• Nero BurnRights – Easily Deployable Burning Rights
• Nero InfoTool 5 – Drive and Disc Analysis
• InCD 5 – Packet Writing Solution
• SecurDisc Viewer – View SecurDisc protected files
• Nero Photoshow Express --Experience photo management in a whole new way

Nero 8 Ultra Edition has the following features:

Audio:

• Now supporting Audible files.
• Rip audio CDs and create music mixes for your MP3s.
• Make compilations of all your favorite music (using several different music file formats).
• A volume normalizer to make sure all tracks play at the same volume.
• An unlimited High Efficiency AAC (MPEG-4) encoder, allowing you to encode your music files without sacrificing sound quality or storage space.
• Convert favorite LPs and Tapes to CDs without pops and cracks.
• Add audio effects to any track.

Photos and Video:

• Easily capture video from digital cameras, camcorders, video capture/TV tuner cards and other devices.
• Enhanced Support for HDV cameras.
• Easy creation of CD and DVD movie discs: Support for all common formats such as VCD, SVCD, Mini-DVD, DVD-Video, DVD±VR.
• Create Hollywood-style DVDs with 2D and animated 3D menu templates.
• Powerful video editing tools for movies and personal video.
• Backup DVD9 to DVD5: add new content, chapters and keep subtitles,.
• Support for all popular media formats including Nero Digital (MPEG-4).
• Compress to fit Mobile, PDAs, Home Theater and HDTV standards.
• Capture, edit and export High-Definition (HD) video files.
• Supports Dolby 5.1 channel encoding.
• Combine photos & videos into entertaining musical slideshows.
• Auto-fit multiple background soundtracks (MP3, WAV, Nero Digital).
• Easy photo editing tools: red-eye correction, crop, rotate, and more.
• Burn to DVD, SVCD and VCD or export to video file for sharing.
• Stream media files across any UPnP compatible devices.

TV and Home Theater:

• Easily access, watch and burn all your digital media files from the comfort of your living room using a remote control.
• Turn your PC into a PVR.
• Playback your Hollywood DVDs on your PC and your TV.
• Support for Dual or Hybrid video cards. Watch one TV signal and record another.
• EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) support.
• Support for all popular media formats.
• Powerful database for storing and organizing of media files into Collections (Playlists).

Data:

• Easy and complete system backup with Nero Backup Wizard.
• Backup to CD or DVD, including Dual Layer DVD, and to FTP.
• Disaster recovery of the entire operating system.
• Supports Virus Check.
• Automatic backups with improved Job Scheduler.
• Secure your data with encryption & password protection.
• Save disc space with compression technology.
• Predefined file filters and file excluding list.

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