Silverlight is a multiplatform Windows program designed to help developers create immersive web content and normal users enjoy the unique media experiences. It is necessary to mention that this technology is no longer supported by Microsoft.

Compatibility and general functionality

Apart from being cross-platform, this specific technology is applicable to both 32 and 64-bit systems. This software package provides fluid interfaces and offers many other development features. The core plugin greatly improves video quality and the playback performance. Animations are smoother and interaction plays a more important role in both creating and viewing Silverlight content.

Zoom and support for 3D content

Among the most visible features can be noted Deep Zoom. This function is utilized with high-resolution imagery to provide a smooth and fast zoom as well as to minimize loading times on system applications and resources.

Another interesting innovation is called Perspective 3D Graphics. It was developed to allow users to add content to three-dimensional workspace. Moreover, the people who view this content can scale or rotate it as they wish. Alternatively, they may use a special utility called Blender.

Visual improvements

This technology also comes with many visual improvements that can be used by the developers. Among those, we can mention Pixel Shader and Skinning and Styling. These components bring advanced effects for animation and graphical content, as well as the ability to use those tools to create personalized controls.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
gives you the ability to create immersive web content;
offers a wide range of visual effects development tools;
no longer supported by Microsoft.