Nero Start release notes v.28.5.20.0

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.

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.

Nero Start release notes v.27.5.83.0

In recent updates, we’ve introduced several enhancements and improvements to make your experience smoother and more efficient. Here’s what’s new:

✨ New Features & Improvements

Refreshed Notification UI – A cleaner, more intuitive design for application notifications, making it easier to stay updated.
Manage ‘Hidden’ Products – Added support to view and manage hidden products, giving you better control over your catalog.

🐞 Bug Fixes & Improvements

Addressed minor stability issues and implemented top user-requested tweaks for better performance and usability.

We hope you enjoy these updates! As always, thank you for your support—keep the feedback coming.

Nero Start release notes – 27.5.51.0

This update includes:

✨What’s New

Now you can remove the product that you don’t want anymore from the list for a cleaner view.

🛠️Improvements:

🐞Bug Fixes: We resolved some minor issues to enhance app stability and performance.
📢User Feedback: Addressed the suggestions and usability tweaks that have received the most feedback in recent months.