RealNetworks Inc - (Freeware)
Real Player is a program specially designed for video playback although it also contains many other useful and interesting features.
Real Player is a software program that includes the latest media player, music jukebox and listen to most common formats on the Web browser integrated multimedia.
The suite includes a multi-channel audio player, with the ability to create playlists, etc.
RealPlayer’s interface is pretty close to the Windows Media Player with 5 tabs available at the top of the screen, being very intuitive and easy to use. As the user quickly understood it, the first section will be the one in which it will find the media being played (either local media or online).
The library proved completely standard at the first use, it will ask the software to scan the directories to add songs to it. RealPlayer will especially look for album art on the internet. The burning functionality is supported through the library.
With this software it is also possible to download videos on specialized sites, format conversion of files and more.
It is also possible to convert a file from one format to another as long as user has the proper codecs. Real Player is capable of transferring video files to devices such as iPods, game consoles and other devices of its kind.
In case the user wants to raise or collect several videos, it offers all the necessary tools for this. Once the installation is finished , the user can share the video on social networks or on specialized sites for streaming video online.
RealPlayer SP is designed to be Social and Portable. Most notably, it includes a new RealPlayer Converter that allows you to:
- Convert most audio and video file formats for playback on iPod, BlackBerry, XBox 360, and other devices (note: some devices require RealPlayer Plus for conversion)
- Transfer files to devices that support USB mass storage mode
- Transfer files to iTunes
- Convert video files to output audio only
- Change the quality level of your audio and video clips
Other improvements in RealPlayer SP include:
- 120-minute DVD burns (previous limit was 80 minutes; DVD burning remains a premium feature of RealPlayer Plus)
- Buttons in Library and Downloader for instant sharing on Facebook and Twitter
- Enhanced resizing control with new "mini-mode"
- Command overlay on video thumbnails makes it easier to play, share, or copy clips