Roxio Creator NXT 9

Overview

Roxio Creator NXT is a multi-faceted package which can work with HD video to edit it, rip and burn then share audio content, work with pictures to improve them or create panoramas, and perform the usual burning and backups that Roxio is well known for.

Create HD videos by recording the desktop or capture a streaming video like a webinar. Produce interesting slideshows from existing content, them share the video slideshows on Vimeo, YouTube and other hosting sites. Add an audio soundtrack. Stabilize video and rotate it to make it look better. Use green screen effects to pull people out of a video shot and transport them to a different video. Convert video to be more easily playable on a range of mobile devices which support different resolutions. Add interactive DVD menus.

Use the sound editor to improve the tracks on an audio recording. Create your own mixes from a selection of tracks. Digitize old analog content. Add a new background track to less inspiring audio recordings. Extract audio from an audio file. Capture audio playing on a web site. Create custom ringtones for your phone. Import audio and the software can recognize it immediately if it is a known track.

Improve existing photos by removing artifacts from images; ideal for cleaning up scanned photos where there is no negative available. Create panorama or collages with ease. Share improved images easily on social media sites.

Rip and burn CDs. Drag, drop and burn right away. Burn ISO image files to a disc. Create compilations n DVD and DVD-9 discs. Create backups on CD, DVD or Blu-ray discs.

Installation

Roxio Creator NXT is a physical or download commercial product, without a trial option for users to try it out prior to purchase.

The software requires Microsoft Windows 8.x, Professional, 7 SP1 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate, Vista SP2 or later (both 32-bit and 64-bit are supported).

Interface

The light and dark blue interface does not overwhelm the user. The menu options down the left side have choices for Home, Data Copy, Video Movies, Music Audio, Photo, and Learning Center.

The Home area features large, attractive icons and text labels below them for the most commonly used functions. Clicking on any of the tabs will change the main display for different icons for the various features available like editing a video, viewing a photo, or burning a new disc.

Pros

• Multi-faceted video, audio and image editor with disc burning and modern backup capabilities
• Edit HD videos so they are ready for distribution on YouTube and Vimeo
• Work with sound files to improve their quality and remove audio artifacts
• Improve image files to make them better
• Create panoramas or collages using your favorite photos
• Capture video content, audio content or record the whole desktop
• Stabilize videos that were recorded with a shaky hand
• Standard and Pro version available (Pro adds access to more software like HDR Express and PaintShop Pro X)

Cons

• No 30 day trial option

Conclusion

Roxio Creator NXT is an excellent package of tools to deal with HD video, audio and images, plus it also includes disc burning capabilities from burning specialist, Roxio. There is a good range of features here. For people wanting even more features and who are willing to pay a bit more there is the option of the Pro version too.