Corel NXT 8 User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Support & Resources
How do I contact customer support?
If you need assistance, please reach out
to the Corel Customer Support team using
the contact information provided below.
Roxio Support
corelhelp@corel.com
1-877-582-6735
Installation
What are the System Requirements?
Minimum System Requirements:
Where can I get additional information and support?
The answers to common questions about the product
may be found in this FAQ document. If you can’t find the
answers you are looking for, check out these additional
resources to learn more:
User Guide | Access step-by-step instructions to install
the software and complete the most popular workflows.
Knowledgebase | Connect with other users and ask ques-
tions, learn tips and tricks, and browse additional FAQs.
In-product Help | To get help for the activity you are
currently working on, press F1. Use the Help menu to access
the full Help guide.
Microsoft Windows 10, 64-bit required for some functionality
Hard drive with at least 4 GB free space for installation
Multi-core processor highly recommended:
• For data burning and copy, audio capture, and editing: Intel 1.6GHz Pentium 4 Processor or AMD equivalent,
1 GB RAM
• For video or photo editing, conversion, and playback: Intel Pentium 4 2GHz processor or AMD equivalent
and 2 GB RAM
1024x768 DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with at least 16-bit color setting, sound card, DVD-ROM drive
For burning and disc copy:
• MyDVD video disc authoring requires 64-bit OS
• DVD and BD copy, as well as video editing and authoring, may require a large amount of free disk space,
up to 10's of GBs
For video capture:
• OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 FireWire card for use with DV cameras or Roxio Video Capture USB for analog sources
Supported Languages:
Roxio Creator NXT 8: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese
Corel AfterShot 3: English, German, Japanese (requires 64-bit OS)
What’s included in the box?
Creator NXT 8 Software DVD
Installation instructions insert
How do I check if my PC system is 64-bit?
In Windows 10, right-click This PC and select Properties.
It will be listed in System Type.
Do I need a serial key?
Yes, a serial key is required for installation. If you purchased
the box version, your serial key will be located on the disc
sleeve inside the box. If you purchased a digital download
from Amazon, your serial key will be located in your Digital
Games and Software library within your Amazon account.
How do I install Creator NXT 8?
If you purchased the box version:
1. Insert the Creator NXT 8 software disc into your
DVD drive.
2. The installation will automatically launch on most
systems when the disc is inserted. If it does not, please
locate and run the file.
3. Enter your serial key when prompted.
4. Follow the instructions on-screen to complete
the installation.
5. Some bundled applications will run their own installa tion and these will begin automatically once the central
application has been installed. You will be required to
enter a separate serial key for AfterShot 3, and if you
purchased the Pro version, PaintShop Pro 2020 as well.
If you purchased a digital download:
1. Navigate to where you downloaded the file installer
on your computer.
2. Double-click the file to begin installation.
3. Enter your serial key when prompted.
4. Follow the instructions on-screen to complete
the installation.
5. Some bundled applications will run their own installa tion and these will begin automatically once the central
application has been installed. You will be required to
enter a separate serial key for AfterShot 3, and if you
purchased the Pro version, PaintShop Pro 2020 as well.
Is an active Internet connection required to use
the product?
An Internet connection is required for product installation,
registration, product updates, and some features. It is not
required to run the software.
What file formats are compatible with Creator NXT 8?
Input Formats
Video: AVI, DV, HDV, DV-AVI, MPEG-1/2/4, MPEG2-HD,
DVD-Video, DVR-MS, ASF, MOV (AVC), WMV, 3GP, MPEG2
Transport Stream, AVC (H.264), HEVC (H.265)1, AVCHD,
3D over/under full and half-height, side-by-side full and
half-width, 3D MPO
Audio: Audio CD, MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis,
FLAC, M4a, MP4, Playlists (WPL, ASX, M3U), AC3
Image: 3D MPO, JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF
Output Formats
Video: AVI, DV-AVI, HDV, MPEG-1/2/4, MPEG-2 HD, WMV,
WMV HD, AVC (H.264), HEVC (H.265)1, AVCHD, 3GP, 3D
MPO, 3D side-by-side full and half-width, over/under full
and half-height, anaglyph red/cyan
Audio: MP3, WAV, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MPEG-1/2,
M4a, M4b, AAC, Playlists (M3U, WPL)
Image: JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, 3D MPO
Video disc formats: DVD, Mini DVD, Blu-ray
Data disc formats: CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW,
DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM, BD-R/RE, BD-R/RE
DL, BDXL
Disc image formats: Bread ISO, C2D, BIN/CUE, and GI;
write ISO
1
HEVC (H.265) support requires supporting PC hardware or graphics card
and Microsoft HEVC Video Extensions
2
Requires purchase of a separate Blu-ray plug-in from within the product
2
Note: An internet connection is required for product
installation and updates. Windows may ask for your permission during various steps of the installation process. Please
grant permissions when requested so that the installation
can be completed.
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