Nero Kwik Media 1.10.19300.93.100

Overview

Nero Kwik Media is developed by Nero, one of the most popular names that pop up in the world of burning optical discs. Their latest media manager does much more than just burn discs, however. It is a full and complete suite that allows you to organize, share and edit your photos, data, music and videos through one of the most beautiful interfaces you have ever seen. The key word of Nero Kwik Media is functionality. It is easy to see why as even though it is jam-packed with features it is easy to use. What is more, the basic version of this utility is free of charge! On the other hand, basic really means basic here. As you will soon discover, the add-ons that you can add are the real stars of the Nero Kwik Media utility.

You will be able to access all of your media through a single hub, but does Nero Kwik Media rise to the challenge? Is it better than the individual, targeted utilities for photos, music and so on? Let’s find out in this quick article as we analyze the many features Nero Kwik Media has to offer. Let’s kick it off! 

Installation

The installation process of Nero Kwik Media is rather long due to the 174MB setup kit. As a result, don’t expect to fire up the program in a few seconds and enjoy its benefits because it isn’t the quickest of downloads. On the other hand, it is intuitive and it won’t pose you any problems. You will also be prompted as you wiz by the multiple sub-setup processes to install a toolbar. It is a free app after all but keep in mind that you can always uncheck this option. After the installation is finished, a reboot is required in order for Nero Kwik Media to be successfully installed.

As for the supported operating systems, Nero Kwik Media can be run on Windows XP, Vista and 7.

Interface

Users familiar with other Nero products will find that Kwik Media is a very familiar product. The interface is intuitive, boasts a great design, and it shows that the developer strived to create a visually appealing graphical medium for users to work with.

Four distinct categories have been implemented into Kwik Media and they are instantly displayed as you start up the utility: Media Library, Enjoy your Media, Burn & Copy and Be Creative. The names of these categories are self-explanatory and you should be happy to find out that the process of adding files, importing them, editing photos, playing music and burning data is a straightforward process that shouldn’t pose any problems, even to the most novice users out there. Moreover, the numerous tooltips points for common tasks are very useful as well.

Pros

The basic version of Nero Kwik Media offers a light slideshow creator that allows the customization of text titles, duration, theme and music, whilst the built-in photo editor is a bit more complex and provides the possibility of adjusting the color, brightness, exposure and saturation. The redeye removal is also available! Playlists with your favorite music can be easily created with the one-click uploading to online services feature (YouTube, myNero) is a nice touch.

Being a modular software product, the features you can add into Nero Kwik Media transform it from a decent media manager with a few basic features to a complete all-in-one media solution that the majority of users will appreciate for its ease of use. There is a catch though, as all the add-ons you can add to Kwik Media must be bought. As a result, you must delve into the Nero App Store and acquire precious new capabilities for the Nero Kwik Media that will allow you to burn video DVDs, transfer data to and from mobile devices, and a lot more. Blu-ray playback, extra video and audio codecs, as well as extra slideshow themes are added through other plugins.

Cons

Nero Kwik Media boasts a pretty long installation. What is more, there are a lot of functions that require purchasing as an add-on and the idea of paying for them may not sit well with some users.

Alternatives

Alternatives to Nero Kwik Media include: Google Picasa (photos), iTunes (music), ImgBurn (burning optical discs). At the end of the day, Nero Kwik Media does a good job.

Conclusion

All in all, by combining music, video and photo functions into one complete package, Nero Kwik Media is an excellent option for users who prefer simplicity, a single entry point tool, and don’t mind paying for more features. So, if you are a Nero user, I’m sure you will love it! For the rest of you, you may be better choosing targeted apps for all your multimedia needs.