CyberLink Power2Go for Windows

Name: CyberLink Power2Go
Rating: 2.9 (128 reviews)
Author: CyberLink

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 1, 2025

CyberLink Power2Go is a multimedia disc burning and backup application that integrates authoring, encryption, and media conversion in one platform. The software launches with a file selection process that enables drag-and-drop burning to optical discs or removable storage. The tool supports data, video, and audio content, which are organized internally into structured formats before being routed to disc output.

It also contains a disc authoring module that builds DVD and Blu-ray layouts with menus and templates. The backup feature of CyberLink Power2Go encrypts data with 256-bit encryption and directs content to either disc or USB media for secure storage.

Burn, convert, and protect

CyberLink Power2Go features a framework for creating movie discs with menu editing tools and structured authoring features. The disc authoring module arranges files into chapters, titles, and menus with premium templates and background audio. It also organizes all your multimedia content into the correct formats for both DVD and Blu-ray, simplifying the entire process for playback on disc players. However, it lacks advanced editing tools.

Disc authoring can convert video, audio, and image files by changing their encoding and compression to fit the requirements of mobile devices or disc playback. This module accepts multiple source file types and applies reformatting to generate compatible outputs. The process is contained within the application and creates standalone media files prepared for use across a variety of supported playback environments.

Another key component is its backup functionality, which you can use to archive files, folders, or system images to optical media or USB drives. The program utilizes military-grade encryption to secure the data, so you can create on-demand, retrievable archives. The encryption and backup system functions independently of the disc authoring tools, focusing solely on safeguarding file integrity and security.

Pros
- Drag-and-drop burning interface
- Menu editing with templates
- Media conversion functions included
- Military-grade 256-bit encryption
Cons
- No advanced editing tools

Bottom Line

Authoring, conversion, and backup

CyberLink Power2Go contains modules for disc burning, media conversion, backup and encryption, and authoring with templates. Its operations focus on creating, converting, and securing data or media outputs. A distinguishing feature is its 256-bit encryption for backups, which is separate from the burning and authoring functions. While the program emphasizes structured output and data protection, it lacks advanced editing tools.

What’s new in version 13.0718

Media conversion updated with expanded format support

CyberLink Power2Go for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: August 3, 2020

Latest update: September 1, 2025

Version: 13.0718

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 8
Windows XP
Windows 7

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 859,466

Downloads Last Week: 37

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User Reviews

2.9/5

128 User Votes

Worthless Software
bigmark0272January 22, 2016
Pros
Can create virtual drive
Cons
Don't have access to any part of the software but creating a virtual drive unless you do the $70 upgrade
Summary
In summary this is pretty much worthless and space eating software.
This is Very dangerous
CaptEricSMarch 23, 2015
Pros
Power2go 10.0 is a virus and trogan, if you will, Yet, the original on my PC falied on a certan date... Latter, the current Power2go came up??? THIS is a virus that cannot be identified on most OS. The corporation is tryimg to hide it from you. All the Best!
Cons
Always shows on BOOT up. I owned the partcial version on my PC purchace, yet tf failed recently. (Cyberlink has some good products, yet they have probably been taken over and I DO NOT trust them anymore!)
Summary
There is no such thing as cyber security... or neither social networking / security! THIS HAS BECOMING VERY DANGEROUS!!!
Downloader does not install software
LorraineJoubertFebruary 17, 2015
Pros
None- does not install
Cons
Struggle to get the software download. Most sites only give the latest version, which is not compatible with XP. This is not the software, but a downloader. The downloader refuses to install the software, requesting Direct X9, though it is already installed on my laptop.
Summary
maybe it will be great if Cnet could give is the software to download and not a downloader that does not work.
Great. Simple and does the job
zoorickFebruary 10, 2015
Pros
It has everything one may need to rip or burn disk. There are tons of other features, but I rarely use them.
Cons
None. I don't understand all the hate comments. This is a matter of taste and nitpicking I think.
Summary
Designed by crack smoking monkeys,
darrensprucJune 18, 2014
Pros
The uninstall button
Cons
Slow, hard to use, hard to understand,
Summary
If you have this uninstalled on your pc uninstall before you try to use.The worst media player ever.
It's free only for personal and non-commercial purpose
AkatPMarch 26, 2014
Pros
??????????
Cons
It's free solely for personal and non-commercial purpose
Summary
Almost every positive review on here is a fake!
clintmartinJanuary 30, 2014
Pros
Click the names of the positive reviewers and you get a whole list of "users" who signed up on Cnet and gave a glowing review to all Cyberlink software. I smell a rat. No thanks on anything made by a company who tries to cheat the reviews. Bite me!
Cons
Click the names of the positive reviewers and you get a whole list of "users" who signed up on Cnet and gave a glowing review to Cyberlink software. I smell a rat. No thanks on anything made by a company who tries to cheat the reviews. Bite me!
Summary
Click the names of the positive reviewers and you get a whole list of "users" who signed up on Cnet and gave a glowing review to Cyberlink software. I smell a rat. No thanks on anything made by a company who tries to cheat the reviews. Bite me!
Easy to use when it works
CrumbHarDecember 27, 2013
Pros
- It is FREE - Seems to support many type of drives - Easy to use - Good use of graphics to make it easier to use
Cons
- Does not provide enough info about the drive or media (required for trouble shooting by manufacturers). - Creates LOTS of expensive blu-ray coasters - Does not accurately set speeds to burn discs - Limited speed options - Limited burn options - Annoying reminders to upgrade
Summary
I downloaded as an "upgrade" to Power2Go 7 that came free with my blu-ray burner as it did have problems. Well problems did not go away with 9 but they did using ImgBurn. I actually prefer how much easier Power2Go is to use over ImgBurn but if Power2Go does not work, it is pointless to have it (unless I am out of coasters, it makes LOTS of them). So I am uninstalling Power2Go from all my systems and installing ImgBurn instead as I can not afford the cost (in bad blu-ray discs) from Power2Go
Love the price (and it works!)
FURegistrationNovember 5, 2013
Pros
Free. I have bought so many copies of burning software over the years and I end up burning maybe 6 CDs or DVDs and it's just not cost effective anymore. This is compounded with the fact we don't really exchange items on physical media any longer. I actually considered going to buy a new DVD burner because the hardware costs less than some of the software companies are trying to sell.
Cons
10 characters minimum
Summary
The new version is great!
JasonMizzz89October 1, 2013
Pros
I have been using Power2go since version 7, this version supports all kinds of functions I need. Perfect!
Cons
I think it's great so far!
Summary

Developer’s Description

By CyberLink

Burn your photos, videos, music, and data to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs.

Power2Go is a simple all-in-one solution for all your disc burning, movie disc authoring, media conversion and backup needs. With unparalleled support for a wide-range of disc & mobile formats, you can drag-n-drop files to instantly burn data or movies. Creating impressive DVD and Blu-ray discs has also never been easier with state-of-the-art authoring features and comprehensive menu editing tools that come with free premium templates & background music. And Power2Go's advanced military-grade 256-bit encryption lets you protect and backup data to a disc or USB drive for added security.

CyberLink Power2Go for Windows

Editors’ Review

Burn, convert, and protect

Pros

Cons

Bottom Line

Authoring, conversion, and backup

What’s new in version 13.0718

CyberLink Power2Go for Windows

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User Reviews

Worthless Software

This is Very dangerous

Downloader does not install software

Great. Simple and does the job

Designed by crack smoking monkeys,

It's free only for personal and non-commercial purpose

Almost every positive review on here is a fake!

Easy to use when it works

Love the price (and it works!)

The new version is great!

Developer’s Description