Developing with PlayReady

Developing a device or software application with support for PlayReady

Begins with the development of an intermediate product (i.e. not end-user ready) that supports PlayReady.

Agreements you must execute:
  • Microsoft PlayReady Master Agreement (download sample)
  • Microsoft PlayReady Intermediate Product License (download sample)

Fees: Please review our sample agreements.
After they are executed, you may receive:
  • PlayReady Documentation Pack
  • PlayReady Device Porting Kit (source code)
  • Applicable test certificates
Distribution rights:
  • Source code: Licensees may only distribute SOURCE code implementations of PlayReady to other Intermediate Product licensees.
  • Object Code: Licensees may distribute OBJECT code implementations of PlayReady to other Intermediate Product licensees and/or Final Product licensees.
  • No distribution rights for a final product to end customers.
Scenarios supported:
  • Develop intermediate products for one's own use or to sell another PlayReady licensee company.
  • Distribute PlayReady intermediate products to other PlayReady device licensees that distribute PlayReady final products.
  • Receive object or source code from another PlayReady licensee company to further develop and distribute a product that supports PlayReady.

Licensing process: Please refer to the IPLA Licensing homepage.