Silverlight 5.1.50918.0 Download [Latest for Windows PC]

01 — Overview

About Silverlight

Silverlight is the developer’s platform for creating modern content for both online and offline experiences on desktop, Web and mobiles. Whereas the suite addresses to developers in particular, running the end-result content also requires the plug-in. Great at streaming media, especially across online environment, the software has now turned to animation and graphics.

The impressive array of features starts with a pivot viewer, intended to ease the work with huge amounts of data. More basic functionality includes 3D perspectives in graphics, smooth streaming and support for zoom and third-party codecs.

It actually scores highest at graphics control and creation, by allowing styling and skinning, which have been made more and more customizable.

Highlights

Features & benefits

Custom branded experiences using 2D vector graphics, animation, styling, and skinning

HD video and adaptive streaming techniques for world-class media experiences

Unparalleled interactivity with high resolution content through Deep Zoom technology enabling smooth browsing independent of screen size

Multi-channel deployment of web applications to the desktop and devices through .NET

Cost effective media delivery via Windows Server

Monetization of media assets via protected content and advertising-enabled scenarios

Thriving ecosystem of .NET and Windows Media partners, developers, and applications

Team Productivity

Rapid development through XML-based declarative markup and a full set of controls Role-specific productivity tools to enhance designer--developer collaboration, with Expression Studio, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Team System

Easy to add richness to AJAX applications and reduce cross-browser issues

Specifications