ArcSoft

ArcSoft, Inc. is a computer software development company that makes multimedia technologies and applications across desktop and embedded platforms. ArcSoft works primarily with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and offers digital imaging and video solutions. Most of the company’s software is bundled with new mobile phones, digital cameras, personal computers, image scanners, and computer printers. Additionally, ArcSoft develops embedded software for electronic imaging products.^[1]

ArcSoft was established in 1994 and is headquartered in Fremont, California, with regional commercial and development facilities in Europe and Asia, specifically Taipei, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo.^[2] Michael Deng, ArcSoft's CEO, founded the company with $150,000 in funding from family and friends.

Products

In desktop software, ArcSoft is best known for the following:

Video Entertainment & Editing

• ArcSoft TotalMedia (Standard, Gold, and Platinum)
• ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme
• TotalMedia Theatre

Media Management & Utilities

• Magic i-Visual Effects
• MediaImpression
• MediaConverter: Converts music, photos, and videos into formats optimized for use on standalone media players. Supports Intel Quick Sync hardware encoding.
• ShowBiz
• Video Impression
• WebCam Companion

Photo Editing & Creativity

• Panorama Maker
• PhotoImpression 6.5
• PhotoStudio
• Print Creations
• DVD SlideShow

External links

• Company website

References