How to personalize your Nero Start?

With the latest update, you can customize how Nero Start looks and works. Follow the steps below to personalize your workspace:

Option 1: Product and Application Version Management

Steps:

Go to the top bar in Nero Start.
Click the Option button → select Customize View.
In the Product and Application Version Management category, choose your preferred mode:

Smart Stacking Mode (Recommended): Automatically launches the latest active version with one click.
Manual Selection Mode (Advanced): Select which product/version to launch for full control.

Option 2: Organize Your Apps

Steps:

Open the Option button → select Customize View.
In the Application Organization category, choose how your apps are displayed:

Group by Functional Category: Organizes apps by function.
Grid View: Arrange apps in a flexible grid layout.

Rearrange Apps:

If Group by Functional Category is selected, you can change the category order in the Customize View options.
To change an individual app’s position, go to Start view → right-click ‘…’ on the app → select Move.
Move the app to first/last or shift it left/right as needed.

Option 3: Change Banner Style

Steps:

Go to the top bar → click the Banner Style icon.
Select your preferred banner:

Nero Classic Red: Keep the classic look.
Frosted Purple Style: Refresh Nero Start with a modern frosted-glass effect (latest generation only).

Option 4: Customize Your Profile Avatar

Steps:

Go to the top bar → click your Account icon.
Click Edit to open the Change Avatar dialog.
Choose an avatar:

Select from Pre-set
Upload Your Own Picture: Choose an image from your device.
✨Try AI Online Avatar: Login with your Nero Account to create a brand-new avatar using the online AI tool.
- If your account has credits, trying the new AI avatar is free!

Note: The AI process has been updated with the latest AI model, giving you better results – it’s worth trying again!

How to create tutorials with Auto Zoom in Nero Screen Recorder?

Have you ever recorded a tutorial, presentation, or software walkthrough, only to find that viewers struggle to follow your mouse clicks? Manually highlighting clicks in post-editing can be time-consuming and tedious. With the new Auto Zoom feature in latest Nero Screen Recorder, the editor automatically zooms in on your clicks, making it easier than ever to guide your audience and save editing time.

Guide

1: Record Your Screen

Select the screen or window to record.
Start recording and perform your actions as usual.
Tip: Enable 60 FPS recording for smoother playback, especially for fast movements or gameplay.

2: Try Auto Zoom

After recording, in the built-in editor:

From Right Panel → Zoom.
Click Auto Zoom button → Auto Zoom will track your mouse clicks and highlight them during playback.
Playback automatically zoomed clicks and confirm clarity.
In Zoom mode, you can manually adjust the Zoom level in Manual tab.

3: Add zoom area manually

From timeline → Enable Add zoom area.

Move mouse to the position which you want to zoom → clicking to add

4: Review and Edit

Playback zoomed clicks and confirm clarity.
Optionally, trim, annotate, or enhance your video.

5: Exportieren

Export your video in the desired format.

Continue reading How to create tutorials with Auto Zoom in Nero Screen Recorder?

Nero Start release notes v.28.5.22.0

What’s New: Flexible Views and New Styles

This update gives you more control and flexibility in Nero Start, so you can organize and view your applications the way you prefer. Most of the new features are available to all users, while the stylish Frosted Purple Banner is exclusive to the latest generation upgrade.

🔹Product & App Version Management

Easily manage how your product versions are organized. Choose a smart automatic mode for simplicity, or switch to manual mode if you prefer full control.

- Smart Stacking Mode (Recommended): Let Nero Start automatically organize your product versions for a seamless experience. With one click, you always launch the latest application active version.
- Manual Selection Mode (Advanced): Prefer full control? Select your preferred product directly from the top banner bar whenever you need it.

🔹 Organize Apps Your Way

Decide how your applications are displayed in Nero Start and where they are placed. Create an overview that best matches your way of working.

Group apps by functional categories for a clear overview.
Arrange them in a flexible grid to match your workflow.
Use the right-click menu to change the position of your apps anytime, making your workspace exactly how you like it.

🔹 Fresh Banner Styles

Keep the classic style, or switch to the new Frosted Purple Style – a refreshed look with a frosted-glass effect that makes your Nero Start softer, clearer, and more enjoyable to use.

What’s new in Nero MediaHome 2026?

Nero MediaHome 2026 introduces powerful new features that make managing, organizing, and sharing your media collections easier than ever. Based on user feedback, this update brings significant improvements to metadata support and playlist/collection management across devices.

✨ What’s New

1. Full IPTC Metadata Support for Photos

View, search, and export IPTC metadata (e.g., location, title, copyright, creator) directly in Nero MediaHome.
Place information from IPTC tags is now integrated into the Places view, grouped together with your existing location data.
Edit IPTC metadata fields directly within Nero MediaHome and save changes seamlessly.
Benefit: Make use of the details you already added in-camera to better organize and find your photos.

2. Import and Export Playlists Across Apps and Devices

Import music playlists from popular formats: m3u, m3u8, PLS, WPL.
Export playlists as m3u or m3u8, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of apps and devices.
Imported playlists are fully integrated into your library for playback, editing, and further organization.
⚠️ Note: Only accessible files will be imported. Entries pointing to unavailable locations (e.g., cloud-only files) will be skipped. If all files are inaccessible, the playlist will not be imported.
Benefit: Reuse your playlists across different platforms without manual rebuilding.

3. Export Photo and Video Collections to Local Folders

Previously limited to external devices, you can now export collections directly to any local folder on your computer.
Folder and album structures are preserved during export, keeping your collections consistent and organized.
Works with collections by Faces, Places, Albums, or other groupings.
Benefit: More flexibility for sharing, backup, and cross-device use.

💡 Upgrade Tip

✅ Available with Subscription

The new features in Nero MediaHome 2026 are available exclusively with a subscription.

If you’re already a subscriber, simply update to the latest version and start using IPTC metadata support, playlist import/export, and flexible collection exports today.
👉 Upgrade your workflow with Nero MediaHome 2026 and take your media management to the next level.

Upgrade Now 🛒

Why do I see “The promotion code is invalid for this region”?

Message:

“The promotion code is invalid for this region.”

Why am I seeing this error?

This error occurs when you attempt to activate a promotion code in a country or region different from where it was originally issued. Promotion codes are often region-locked and can only be redeemed in specific locations.

Possible Solutions:

Activate the product in the correct region
- Ensure you are in the same country where the promotion code was issued before attempting activation.
- If you are traveling or using a VPN, disable it and try again.
Contact the promotion channel or provider

Promotional codes are provided free of charge via media outlets like magazines and web sites.

- Please reach out to the promotional campaign or the provider for assistance. They may provide a region-compatible code or further instructions.
Check the promotion terms and conditions
- Review the promotion details to confirm any regional restrictions.

Need further help?

If the issue persists, please contact Nero Support with the following details:

The promotion code you’re trying to use.
The promotional campaign or link where you get the code.
The country or region where you redeemed the code.
The country where you’re attempting activation.