Nero 8 Ultra Edition
Nero 8 Ultra Edition is an older version of the Nero multimedia suite, built to handle common home media tasks from one interface. It combines burning, backup, playback, conversion, and basic photo/video/music editing tools through the Nero StartSmart launcher.
- Older Nero suite version focused on everyday multimedia tasks.
- Nero StartSmart interface with one-click functions for common actions.
- Tools for burning, converting, editing, streaming, and backup in one package.
What you can do with it
The suite covers media creation and management, including disc work, format conversion, capture, and simple editing workflows. Features depend on your hardware and the media type you work with.
- Burn and copy media, including support for DVD dual layer and HD formats.
- Convert audio/video and compress to MPEG-4 (Nero Digital) for portable playback.
- Edit photos (redeye correction, crop, rotate, adjust, enhance) and create slideshows.
- Capture HD video and record live TV with PVR-style features like time shifting and picture-in-picture.
- Backup files or the system and restore after a crash.
Playback, sharing, and streaming
Nero 8 includes playback tools and sharing options intended for the services and devices popular at the time. Streaming and TV features require compatible hardware and supported services.
- Playback of popular formats via Nero ShowTime 3, including AVCHD support.
- Export/share options for platforms such as YouTube, MySpace, and My Nero.
- Streaming to devices such as Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
- Stream internet TV and radio where supported.
Backup and data protection
The suite includes recovery-oriented features for backing up and restoring data, including options for different destinations and disc recovery tools.
- Backup targets: disc, hard disk, image recorder, LAN, or FTP.
- System restore after failure to return files and system state.
- Data recovery from damaged discs using SecurDisc technology.