Etymonix SoftReel is a software-only MPEG-2 video decoder filter for Microsoft DirectShow. It enables playback of MPEG-2 video files (*.mpg, *.m2p, *.m2v, *.mp2) in any application that supports DirectShow, such as Windows Media Player.
Its key features are:- Decodes MPEG-2 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video streams at all profiles/levels (excluding scalability extensions), including Super Video CD (SVCD), unencrypted DVDs (with an MPEG-2 audio stream), ATI .mp2, 'EM2V' AVI and 'PIM2' AVI files- Enables MPEG-2 audio playback from MPEG-2 files- Software-only solution does not require expensive hardware- Exceptional video quality achieved using highly precise computations- Fully compliant with Microsoft DirectShow (also known as ActiveMovie)- Full IPB frame support (any GOP sequence)- Frame-accurate seeking within AVI files- A wide range of resolutions (up to 768x576) and frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 frames/sec), including NTSC (720x480, 29.97fps), PAL (720x576, 25fps) and SVCD (480x480 or 480x576)- Correct scaling of video contained in SVCD and ATI .mp2 files (accurate aspect ratio)- Can easily be integrated into DirectShow applications (for developers)- Ideal for kiosks, PowerPoint presentations and watching video clips- Optimized for MMX- Supports both Intel and AMD CPUs- Works with a wide range of players (including RealOne Player and all versions of Windows Media Player)- Supports all screen resolutions and all pixel depths (8bpp, 15bpp, 16bpp, 24bpp and 32bpp)- Runs under Win95, Win98, WinMe, WinNT4, Win2000 and WinXP platforms- User-friendly setup program fully automates install/uninstall procedure |
