DVD Profiler is a popular software package by Invelos Software designed for cataloging physical movie collections (DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K Ultra HDs). The concept of converting your DVD Profiler database to HTML or using its “Share Your Collection Online” functionality refers to the built-in and community-driven methods used to publish a personal movie library on the web. 1. Built-in Sharing: DVD Profiler Online
The easiest native way to turn your database into a web-viewable format is through the program’s built-in system.
How it works: You create an account on the Invelos Web Service and choose Online -> DVD Profiler Online from the desktop application.
The result: The software automatically generates an exact, web-friendly copy of your database hosted on the Invelos servers. You receive a unique URL (e.g., http://invelos.com) to share with friends or use to prevent buying duplicate movies while shopping.
Limitations: Free accounts are restricted to uploading 50 movie profiles. Unlimited collection sizes require a paid premium registration key. 2. Custom HTML Generation via Third-Party Tools
For collectors who want full control over the visual presentation, hosting, and privacy of their collection without relying on Invelos servers, local HTML generation is the preferred method.
Custom Reports & Templates: The desktop app supports customizable “Reports” and XML layouts. Users write or download custom templates that parse the exported XML data into static, responsive HTML files.
Self-Hosting: Once the HTML and cover-art image files are generated on your local PC, you can upload them to your personal web hosting space, a private Virtual Machine (VM), or free hosting services like GitHub Pages. Comparison of Online Sharing Methods DVD Profiler Online (Native) Custom HTML Export (Self-Hosted) Setup Difficulty Very Easy (One-click sync) Moderate (Requires hosting knowledge) Cost Free up to 50 titles; paid for unlimited Free (excluding external web hosting costs) Customization Standard Invelos layout Unlimited (Modify CSS, layouts, and filters) Maintenance Auto-updates when you sync Must manually re-export and upload files Important Status Note for Collectors
While DVD Profiler features a highly dedicated community and detailed metadata, the core desktop software has received very few updates over the years. Notably, its mobile application architecture has faced compatibility roadblocks with modern mobile operating systems (such as 64-bit restrictions on Android).
Leave a Reply