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Ulead Earns Blu-ray Badge for BD Recorder Software Bundled with Sony Corporation BD Notebook and Desktop PCs; First Software Vendor to Announce Successful Blu-ray Disc Verification Testing

Business Wire, June 28, 2006

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Ulead(R) Systems Inc. (TSE:2487), a subsidiary of InterVideo(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:IVII), today announced that Ulead's Blu-ray Disc recording applications for rewritable and recordable discs have been certified by the Sony(R) Blu-ray Test Center. Format verification serves as a guarantee to users that products are fully compatible with Blu-ray Disc specifications and entitles authorized products to carry the Blu-ray Disc logo. Ulead and InterVideo are the first software vendors to announce certification of their Blu-ray Disc applications.

"Ulead is proud to be the first recording application to sport the BD badge," said Eldon C. M. Liu, president of Ulead. "Hi-capacity optical disc formats like Blu-ray Disc are key enabling technologies for the digital home and the next-generation digital media experience. We look forward to inviting all of our retail and OEM customers to join us in riding this wave of the future."

Two Ulead applications received certification in the category of Rewritable and Recordable Recorder Application Software. Ulead BD DiscRecorder(TM) is bundled with Sony Corporation BD notebook and desktop PCs under the brand Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO(R). The application provides BD direct-to-disc recording to allow users to record high-definition video content from HDV camcorders, such as the Sony HDR-HC1 or HC3, to rewritable or recordable Blu-ray discs in full HDV resolution. Video may be recorded directly from camcorder to disc in real-time, or can be first captured to hard drive for editing. Discs are recorded in BDAV format and may contain nearly 2 hours of full-quality HDV video on a single-layer 25GB rewritable BD-RE or recordable BD-R disc.

Another application, StationTV Digital Disc Burning Extension, is software for Sony VAIO notebook and desktop PCs based on the Ulead Direct DiscRecorder(TM) Move SDK. The SDK supports the transfer of Japanese Digital TV content from hard drive to BD-RE media with AACS protection as well as DVD media with CPRM protection.

About Ulead Systems

Ulead Systems, Inc. (TSE:2487), a subsidiary of InterVideo, Inc. (NASDAQ:IVII), is a 17-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software. As more people use digital technologies at home, school and the workplace, Ulead software empowers users of all levels with the tools to easily and affordably personalize, manage and share digital content. Ulead is a member of the DVD Forum, participates in DVD Forum Working Groups and is a general member of the HD DVD promotion group. Ulead is also a Contributor member of the Blu-ray Disc Association and serves on the BDA TEG. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web site at www.ulead.com.

About InterVideo, Inc.

InterVideo is a leading provider of integrated digital and high-definition multimedia and audio/video content solutions in the PC, CE and wireless industries. The company's broad suite of integrated multimedia software products are designed to enhance the consumer's entertainment experience, whether the content is delivered to a home system, HDTV set, wireless system, mobile or personal multimedia device. InterVideo's unique iMobi(TM) multimedia codec technologies are widely used by Smartphones, GPS units and portable entertainment device OEMs and ODMs to enhance music and video enjoyment...anyplace, anytime. The firm's worldwide headquarters is at 46430 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 510-651-0888. InterVideo also has major offices in Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China and around the globe. For more information, visit www.intervideo.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding InterVideo/Ulead products. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the ability to forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors, the market acceptance of our new products and product enhancements, the resolution of any notices of claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights, the ability to maintain or expand our relationship with PC OEMS and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's Form 10-Q for other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release.

InterVideo is a registered trademark of InterVideo, Inc. Ulead BD DiscRecorder(TM), Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO(R), Ulead Direct DiscRecorder(TM) are registered trademarks of Ulead Systems. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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