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PhotoDirector vs Zoner Photo Studio X

PhotoDirector

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Zoner Photo Studio X

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FigurePhotoDirectorZoner Photo Studio X
Price fromFree$4.92/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
Plans published54
Spec score · Photo Editing Software9.0 (#11)7.9 (#88)
Spec score · Photo editors8.9 (#12)7.8 (#59)
Spec score · Photography Software8.4 (#8)7.0 (#22)
Spec score · AI Photo Editors8.5 (#31)7.0 (#92)
AI retouchingYesYes
Batch editingYesYes
Cloud syncYesYes
Founded19961993
Free planYesNo
HeadquartersNew Taipei City, TaiwanBrno, Czechia
Layer editingYesYes
Masking toolsYesYes
Platformmulti-platformdesktop
RAW photo supportYesYes

Plans

PhotoDirector

  • PhotoDirector 365 EssentialFree
  • PhotoDirector 365Price not published
  • PhotoDirector 2027$119.99 a month
  • PhotoDirector EssentialFree
  • PhotoDirector 2027$119.99, paid once

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Zoner Photo Studio X

  • TrialPrice not published
  • Individual monthly$5.99 a month
  • Individual annual$59 a year
  • Family Plan annual$98 a year

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In their own words

PhotoDirector

PhotoDirector is generative-AI photo editing software for creating, enhancing, and transforming images. Edit by Chat turns plain-language requests into guided editing actions, while Quick Action suggests changes such as enhancement, background blur, color correction, and cleanup. Generative features include image generation, image-to-video, character motion swap, multi-face swap, AI try-on, and object replacement. For detailed editing, PhotoDirector supports RAW files, batch work, image organization, layers, masks, blending modes, compositing, exposure, HSL, curves, sharpening, and lens correction. Its stock feature provides access to iStock by Getty Images. PhotoDirector Essential is free without a time limit, but advanced AI tools and selected export options are restricted. Mac and Windows versions are separate products, and a license does not transfer between them. Internet access is required for activation, subscription access, online services, some features, and updates. The free plan requires no payment information.

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Zoner Photo Studio X

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