What easyDCP does

easyDCP GmbH is a German software company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Murnau, operating as a 100% subsidiary of Richtwerk GmbH. It develops and sells professional software for digital cinema and Interoperable Master Format (IMF) workflows, including DCP creation, validation, playback, and Key Delivery Message (KDM) generation. The core product portfolio consists of two suites — easyDCP Plus (Creator+, Player+, KDM Generator+) for DCP workflows and IMF Studio (IMF Creator, IMF Player) for streaming-media mastering — plus the easyDCP Resolve Plugin for Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, a JPEG 2000 transcoder, and a Player+ NE variant for secured studio environments.

The technology stack is built around SMPTE Bv2.1 (RDD52) and DCI compliance, JPEG 2000 codec implementation with NVIDIA CUDA GPU acceleration (up to 125fps encoding), SMPTE ST 2067 IMF support, subtitle handling across CineCanvas, SMPTE ST 428-7, W3C TTML, and SRT formats, Dolby Atmos Immersive Audio Bitstream playback, and KDM/DKDM key management. Critically, all engineering is performed under exclusive partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS (Erlangen) — the original architect of the DCI specification — giving the product institutional IP depth that is difficult to replicate. Software runs on standard Windows PCs and Macs, with HD-SDI output supported via Blackmagic Design Ultra Studio and DeckLink devices.

The company operates a product-led growth model: free trial downloads from its own webshop, self-serve license activation, online and offline activation, and roaming licenses across machines. Revenue is generated through perpetual licenses (bundled with 6 months of service, extendable in 6-month increments or annually) and a subscription model (with a 50% first-order discount). Primary customers are digital cinema post-production companies; secondary segments include filmmakers, independent studios, and film distributors/studios. Distribution is exclusively through the easyDCP webshop with no third-party resellers, supplemented by integration into the DaVinci Resolve ecosystem and global digital marketing across YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and an email newsletter.

Name

easyDCP

Legal name

easyDCP GmbH

Website

https://easydcp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

easyDCP GmbH develops and sells professional software for digital cinema and IMF mastering workflows — DCP creation, playback, and KDM generation — built under exclusive partnership with Fraunhofer IIS and sold globally via a self-serve webshop to post-production houses, filmmakers, and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Cinema Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Mastering, Encoding & Delivery (IMF/DCP, OTT Packages) (MPADAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Video Player SDKs & Playback Apps (Web/Mobile/CTV) (MPAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Digital cinema software
• DCP mastering tools
• IMF workflows
• Post-production software
• Cinema encryption

Headquarters

HQ city

Murnau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Permanent): Customers purchase permanent (one-time) licenses for easyDCP Plus and IMF Studio packages. Each new purchase includes 6 months of service (updates, technical support, online roaming). Service can be extended in 6-month increments or renewed annually. Major version updates are free during active service.
2. Software Subscriptions: New customers can purchase easyDCP Plus and IMF Studio on a subscription basis. Subscriptions include continuous access to all updates, technical support, and online roaming. First subscription order includes a 50% discount on the list price. Subscriptions can be extended seamlessly or reactivated after expiration.
3. Service Extensions: Permanent license holders can extend their service contract beyond the included 6 months. Service extensions are sold in 6-month increments, appended to the current service period. Customers can opt for automatic renewal. If service expires and a new version has been released, customers pay a one-time update fee based on how recent their last service date was.
4. Upgrade Fees: Customers with legacy easyDCP licenses (prior to version 4.0) or without active service can upgrade to easyDCP Plus and/or IMF Studio packages for a fee. The upgrade fee includes 6 months of service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

easyDCP develops and sells professional software for digital cinema and Interoperable Master Format (IMF) workflows, enabling post-production companies and filmmakers to create, validate, play, and encrypt Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) and IMF packages compliant with SMPTE and Interop industry standards on standard Windows PCs and Macs. Its two main product suites are easyDCP Plus (DCP creation, playback, and KDM generation) and IMF Studio (IMF package mastering and playback), complemented by the easyDCP Resolve Plugin for DaVinci Resolve integration.

Product overview

easyDCP is a software company offering professional tools for digital cinema and IMF workflows. The product portfolio consists of two main software suites: easyDCP Plus (for DCP creation and playback) and IMF Studio (for IMF package creation and playback). Each suite contains modular applications - easyDCP Plus includes Creator+, Player+, and KDM Generator+, while IMF Studio includes IMF Creator and IMF Player. Additional offerings include the easyDCP Resolve Plugin for DaVinci Resolve integration, standalone JPEG 2000 transcoders, and a special no-export version of the Player (Player+ NE). Products support both Windows and macOS with GPU acceleration capabilities for Windows. Licensing is available via permanent license with service or subscription models, with online activation, offline activation, and roaming options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• easyDCP Plus: Software suite for creating, validating, and playing DCPs (Digital Cinema Packages) compliant with industry standards.
• IMF Studio
• easyDCP Resolve Plugin
• DCPtools

Products and services

• easyDCP Plus A comprehensive software suite for digital cinema post-production providing tools for creating SMPTE and Interop DCPs, real-time playback and quality control, and KDM generation. Bundles Creator+, Player+, and KDM Generator+ applications and is targeted at professional post-production facilities, mastering houses, film distributors, and independent filmmakers.
• IMF Studio A software suite for mastering, generating, and reviewing content in the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) compliant with SMPTE ST 2067 standards for streaming media distribution. Includes IMF Creator and IMF Player applications and is targeted at streaming media post-production companies and mastering facilities.
• easyDCP Resolve Plugin A plugin fully integrated into Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve that enables DCP creation directly within the DaVinci Resolve editing environment, including encryption and KDM management. Requires separate license purchase and activation and is targeted at filmmakers and post-production professionals using DaVinci Resolve.
• easyDCP DCP Player+ NE (No Export) A special version of easyDCP Player+ with export functionality removed, designed for secured use within studios and post-production environments where export capabilities must be restricted.
• Online Roaming Service A license roaming service that allows customers to install easyDCP Plus or IMF Studio on multiple systems and automatically activate on the system where the program is started. Requires a valid service contract and supports flexible deployment across multiple workstations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 125fps JPEG 2000 encoding performance on high-end GPU configurations (e.g. AMD Ryzen 9 3900X + NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and significant.

• Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS (Fraunhofer IIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationFraunhofer IIS is the exclusive developer of the easyDCP computer program. easyDCP GmbH is a sales partner fully entitled to sell licenses to customers. The partnership covers provision, further development, and support of products and services. Fraunhofer IIS provides product management (Heiko Sparenberg) and technical documentation (Philipp Eibl). Product-related technical data may be transferred to Fraunhofer IIS for contract performance, product provision, and service delivery.
• Richtwerk GmbHcoreOtherseasyDCP GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of Richtwerk GmbH. Richtwerk GmbH operates dcptools.com and is the developer of KDM Studio, an online KDM management and distribution service. This parent-subsidiary relationship connects easyDCP's desktop software with online KDM management tools.
• Blackmagic DesignsignificantTechnology or IntegrationeasyDCP Player+ supports Blackmagic Design Ultra Studio and DeckLink series HD-SDI output devices for video and audio playback in cinema environments. The easyDCP Resolve Plugin is fully integrated into DaVinci Resolve. Compatibility requirements include minimum driver version 9.7.7 and note that stereo 3D output and real-time 4K via HD-SDI are not supported.
• NVIDIAsignificantTechnology or IntegrationeasyDCP uses NVIDIA CUDA-enabled graphics devices for GPU-accelerated JPEG 2000 encoding and playback. Recommended GPUs include NVIDIA GeForce (e.g. GTX 1060, RTX 2080, RTX 2080 Ti) and NVIDIA Quadro series. CUDA Compute Capability 2.0 or higher required. Dual-GPU configurations are used: primary GPU for OpenGL rendering, secondary CUDA GPU for JPEG 2000 decompression.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Cinedeck: Provides file-based mastering, recording, and QC tools for cinema and broadcast post-production — closely comparable to easyDCP Player+ and Creator+ workflows for digital cinema delivery.
• Filmworkz: Post-production tools from Filmworkz (built on the legacy Digital Vision / Filmlight ecosystem) include DCP/IMF mastering capabilities, directly comparable to easyDCP's creator and player offerings in feature-film mastering pipelines.
• Colorfront: Offers Colorfront Transkoder and On-Set Dailies for high-end color, mastering, and DCP/IMF delivery to streaming and theatrical clients — competing head-to-head with easyDCP in the mastering and IMF package creation market.
• Codex (a RED Digital Cinema brand): Provides on-set and post-production workflow tools, including DIT, archive, and digital cinema delivery components used by feature film productions — comparable to easyDCP's role in the broader DCP delivery pipeline.
• Qube Cinema: Provides QubeMaster, one of the most established DCP creation and mastering software suites used by post-production facilities and digital cinema operators worldwide — directly competing with easyDCP Plus for the same mastering/DCP workflow.
• SGO (Mistika): Mistika is a high-end finishing and mastering suite used in post-production houses; Mistika Boutique offers DCP creation and QC capabilities that overlap with easyDCP's workflow in color-finishing and mastering environments.

Broad incumbents

• Blackmagic Design: Owner of DaVinci Resolve (the editing/finishing platform that easyDCP integrates with via the Resolve Plugin) and a broad portfolio spanning capture, switching, and storage. While not a direct DCP competitor, it is the dominant incumbent in the workflows easyDCP plugs into.
• Dolby Laboratories: Owns the Dolby IMS/Dolby Atmos cinema ecosystem and acquired Doremi and DVS — major incumbents in DCP servers and digital cinema mastering — making Dolby a broad incumbent competing across the stack easyDCP targets (Dolby Atmos IAB is also supported in easyDCP Player+).

Others

• Fraunhofer IIS: Exclusive developer of easyDCP's software and the original architect of the DCI/JPEG 2000 specs. Not a competitor but a strategic technology partner and ecosystem anchor — understanding Fraunhofer IIS is essential to evaluating easyDCP's R&D pipeline.

Regional players

• Rohde & Schwarz (DVS): R&S acquired the former DVS (Digital Video Systems) business, a long-standing provider of professional digital cinema mastering and playback tools in the European market — comparable to easyDCP in scope and customer type, though primarily hardware/server-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@easyDCPcom
• Facebookfacebook.com/Easydcp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/easydcp-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/easydcp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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