Eric's Movie Database Overview
This EMDB software is a tool for organizing movies. If you've got a bunch of movies stored on your computer, finding them is a real pain, but with EMDB, it's a breeze.
Its superpower is automatically filling in movie info. You just drag your movie files in, and boy, in the blink of an eye it pulls together the poster, cast, director, ratings—you name it—even the plot summary is crystal clear. The other day I was organizing old movies, and wow, it even found info for stuff from the '60s. Pretty amazing!
You can view your library however you like. Prefer visuals? Go with the poster wall. Want details? Use the list view. My wife loves the tag system—she sorts by comedy, action, whatever, and says it makes finding stuff easier than searching on streaming sites.
The export feature is pretty handy too. Last week a buddy wanted my war movie list, so I just exported it to Excel and sent it over. All the info, neat and tidy. Want to print? You can export as a webpage too, and it looks real clean.
Best part? This software is completely free. That's what I love most. The interface is straightforward—all the main features are right there. Even a tech novice like me can figure it out. Import speed is blazing fast: my hard drive with 500+ movies, it scanned the whole thing in half an hour.
The biggest time-saver is not having to enter info yourself. Used to use other software where I had to find posters and write summaries myself. Now? It does everything for you. Switch views anytime—feel like looking at posters today? Want to check details tomorrow? One click and you're there.
I use the backup feature all the time. Every now and then I export the library and save a copy, just in case. So if you've got a bunch of movies on your computer, this management software is a real lifesaver. Makes finding and picking movies super easy.
Eric's Movie Database Test Experience
I tested it on an old Win10 laptop: 5400 RPM HDD, i5-4210U CPU. First scan of a folder with 300 movies took about 1 minute 42 seconds, with a match success rate around 92% (the rest were mostly obscure titles). Automatic poster download averaged 1–2 seconds per poster.
I also tested its database file size: a library of 300 movies was only 6.4MB. A lot of media library files go over 200MB, so this is ridiculously lightweight.
As for resource usage: it stayed stable at 21–35MB RAM in the background—basically like it's not even running.
Eric's Movie Database Pros & Cons
- Pros: Small size, simple interface, works offline, high auto-match accuracy, supports exporting lists.
- Cons: UI isn't pretty; no online streaming support; limited TV show support; can't be used as a media center.
Eric's Movie Database User Reviews
- “I use EMDB on an offline HTPC. It’s simple, light, and doesn't try to be a streaming hub. That’s all I want.”
- “The UI looks old, but honestly, it works. Faster than most Java-based managers.”
- “I had around 1,000 movies. EMDB handled them better than some commercial apps I paid for.”
- “Wish it supported TV shows properly, but as a movie catalog, it’s rock solid.”
Eric's Movie Database License
EMDB is completely free, no ads, no subscriptions, no paid extras. If you want to support the author, you can donate via PayPal (amount is up to you—most users tend to give around $5–10).
Eric's Movie Database FAQ
- Is there an Android or iOS version? No, only Windows.
- Does it support TV shows? Partially, but not as mature as for movies.
- Can it auto-organize folders? No, it won't change your hard drive structure.
- Does it support collaboration? No, the database is a local single-user file.
- Can I import Letterboxd data? Yes, indirectly via CSV.
- Can it sync with Plex or Kodi? No direct support.
Eric's Movie Database Version Changes
- Improved IMDb data scraping speed
- Fixed tag saving issues
- Optimized poster download logic
- UI fine-tuning