Exceptional-quality software-only MPEG-2 video decoder DirectShow filter

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