Etymonix SoftReel

Using this application, you will realize that this software-only solution does not require expensive hardware. Etymonix SoftReel is a software-only MPEG-2 video decoder filter for Microsoft DirectShow.

This application will enable playback of MPEG-2 video files (*.mpg, *.m2p, *.m2v, *.mp2) in any application that supports DirectShow (for example, Windows Media Player).

Here are some key features of "Etymonix SoftReel":
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)
User-friendly setup program fully automates install/uninstall procedure


Limitations:
14-day trial period