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CyberLink PowerDirector

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What it is

CyberLink PowerDirector is video-editing software for making videos with editing tools, creative effects and built-in stock media. Its Agentic Editor accepts plain-language requests to generate clips, clean footage, apply effects and add results to the timeline. That timeline supports multiple tracks, frame-accurate trimming, markers, snapping, ripple editing and keyframe controls. PowerDirector can transcribe footage, edit video from text, generate subtitles, synthesize narration and reduce unwanted audio noise. Its royalty-free stock library includes Getty Images and Meta Sound Collection media described as cleared for commercial and personal use. Exports can be optimized for YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Vimeo; the Windows FAQ lists MP4, MKV, WMV and MPEG-2 formats, with output up to 4K. The free Essential version has no time limit, but restricts advanced AI tools and some export options. PowerDirector runs on macOS and Windows, with desktop and mobile apps. The listed plans include 50GB cloud storage with PowerDirector 365 and 25GB with PowerDirector 2027. The product information lists a 1996 founding year.

Spec sheet

What it does
PowerDirector is CyberLink's AI-assisted video editor combining timeline editing, effects and built-in stock media.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Purpose
PowerDirector is AI video-editing software combining editing tools, creative effects, and built-in stock media.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Intended users
CyberLink describes PowerDirector as suitable for beginners and enthusiasts making videos quickly, as well as content creators producing social clips and YouTube videos.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
Integrations
Built-in stock media comes from Getty Images and Meta Sound Collection, and direct publishing supports YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Vimeo.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Security
CyberLink says it protects financial and personal information with advanced encryption and fraud protection, and recommends downloading from its official site or authorized app stores.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Support
CyberLink provides a Support Center, learning tutorials, user guides, software updates, and support ticket tracking.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.cyberlink.com
Founded
1996Read 23 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
Company
CyberLink says it was founded in 1996 and develops multimedia software and AI facial-recognition technology.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
4K export
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
AI agents
The Agentic Editor accepts plain-language requests, generates or cleans footage, applies effects and places results on the timeline.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
AI audio and captions
It can transcribe footage, edit video from text, generate subtitles, synthesize narration, and reduce unwanted audio noise.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
AI cleanup
AI tools remove video objects and backgrounds, enhance footage, reduce audio noise and automatically reframe projects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
AI editing
Its Agentic Editor can take a plain-language request, generate clips, clean footage, apply effects, and place results on the editing timeline.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
AI music
AI Music Generator creates background tracks by mood, genre and duration and is described as royalty-free.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
AI provenance
The product page says AI Content Credentials can add machine-readable provenance and an optional visible AI label to exports.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
AI storytelling
AI Storytelling organizes clips, writes narration and creates a rough cut.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
API and SDKs
CyberLink's corporate pages list FaceMe SDK and FaceMe Platform HTTP API for facial recognition, but PowerDirector pages do not list a public PowerDirector API or SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cyberlink.com
Auto Edit
Auto Edit can process up to 100 clips, select highlights, synchronize music and produce a first cut.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Company facts
CyberLink Corp. is a public software company founded in 1996, headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with 201–500 employees listed on LinkedIn.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Desktop app
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
Documentation and support
CyberLink provides a Support Center, Learning Center, tutorials and downloadable user guides.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Generative video
The product offers text-to-video, image-to-video, cinematic shorts and character motion transfer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
HDR limitation
PowerDirector 2026 downscales imported 10-bit HDR to 8-bit SDR, while HDR editing is available in PowerDirector 365 from the January 2026 release.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cyberlink.com
Included cloud storage
50Read 20 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
Integrations and sharing
PowerDirector says it can upload directly to YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Vimeo, and optimize exports for those platforms.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Keyframes and multicam
Users can keyframe motion and effects, synchronize multiple cameras, match color and finish audio.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Licence
The EULA grants a non-exclusive proprietary licence, prohibits reverse engineering and states that CyberLink retains ownership of the software and documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cyberlink.com
Limit: AI credit pricing
TechRadar criticizes the credit-based AI model because users cannot adequately preview effects before paying.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: crashes and performance
GetApp reviewers report crashes with large videos, lost project access and licence-recognition problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: professional controls
TechRadar reports that PowerDirector lacks numerous standardized keyboard shortcuts and is less powerful than professional editors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: support complaints
Trustpilot reviewers frequently report difficult refunds, slow or ineffective support, activation problems and subscription disputes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limits
The free Essential version has no time limit but restricts advanced AI tools and select export options; premium subscribers receive monthly AI credits, and additional credits can be purchased.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Live streaming
The feature set supports streaming webcam, screen or gaming-device feeds to Twitch, YouTube and Facebook.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kr.cyberlink.com
Media library
The built-in royalty-free stock library includes Getty Images and Meta Sound Collection videos, photos, and music, described as cleared for commercial and personal use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Mobile app
The Android app supports multi-track editing, chroma key, masks, blend modes, 4K export and cloud projects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Notable news
CyberLink's September 2026 update added the Agentic Editor, AI Cinematic Shorts and light/dark workspace modes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Output formats
The Windows product FAQ lists MP4 (H.264/H.265), MKV, WMV, and MPEG-2 export with up to 4K output.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Praise: ease of use
Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as intuitive, well organized and suitable for beginners while retaining advanced tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Praise: features and value
Reviewers praise the large feature set, frequent updates, stock library and lower cost than Adobe Premiere Pro.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
4.4 out of 5 from 57 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings for PowerDirector 365 Business.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
4.3 out of 5 from 122 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
4.2 out of 5 from 1.73M reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
1.5 out of 5 from 133 reviews for CyberLink Corp.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.9 out of 10 from 9 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security certification
CyberLink's 2024 business report says the company achieved ISO 27001:2022 information-security certification.Read 15 Oct 2026 · membership.cyberlink.com
Speech tools
PowerDirector includes voice profiles, automatic captions, text-to-speech, speech transcription and AI audio denoise.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Subscription connectivity
The EULA says subscription access requires an internet connection and recurring payments, and the software may be disabled after expiry.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cyberlink.com
System requirements
The Windows edition requires 64-bit Windows 11 or 10; AI features require newer CPUs and Windows components such as AVX2.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Timeline
The editor supports multi-track timelines, frame-accurate trimming, markers, snapping, ripple editing, and keyframe controls.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Timeline editing
The editor provides frame-accurate trimming, multi-track timelines, markers, snapping and ripple editing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com

Plans and prices

PowerDirector Essential Free Core editing tools and basic AI features; advanced AI tools and select export options restricted Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 365 Priced on request 50GB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 365 $79.99 a year Annual Plan 50GB cloud storage · 100 monthly AI credits Read 20 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 2027 $139.99, paid once Lifetime License 25GB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 2027 $139.99 a month Lifetime License 25GB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 365 for Mac $24.99 a month US$24.99/month macOS subscription; separate from Windows subscription; free download available Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 365 $59.99 a year $79.99 list price, shown as $59.99 sale ($5.00/month) monthly updates · 1,200 AI credits (100/month) · 1,400+ titles · 650+ transitions · 3,300+ effects · millions of stock assets · 50GB cloud Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 365 for Mac $79.99 a year US$79.99/year macOS subscription; separate from Windows subscription; free download available Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Director Suite $109.99 a year $149.99 list price, shown as $109.99 sale ($9.17/month) PowerDirector, PhotoDirector and AudioDirector · 3,000 AI credits (250/month) · 100GB cloud Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 2027 $139.99, paid once perpetual license · 4K export · 280+ titles/motion graphics · 290+ transitions · 500+ effects/LUTs/stickers · 25GB cloud for 1 year Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Essential plan has no time limit.
  • Supports multi-track editing and frame-accurate trimming.
  • Exports up to 4K on Windows.
  • Built-in royalty-free Getty Images and Meta Sound Collection media.
  • AI tools support transcription, subtitles and noise reduction.

Limits

  • Advanced AI and select export options are restricted in Essential.
  • No free trial is listed.
  • Additional AI credits can be purchased.
  • PowerDirector 365 for Mac is $24.99 a month.

Who it suits

It suits beginners and enthusiasts making videos quickly, as well as creators producing social clips or YouTube videos. The free Essential plan may suit people who need core editing and basic AI features.

Verdict

PowerDirector combines timeline editing, AI tools and built-in stock media, with 4K output listed for Windows. Check the terms of the particular plan: the free version restricts some capabilities, and storage and pricing details vary across the listed plans.

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