CyberLink PowerDirector

CyberLink PowerDirector is a video editing program for Windows, with a separate macOS version, that provides a multi-track timeline, effects, titles and AI tools to create videos that can be easily shared with friends, family and the world. It is sold as the PowerDirector 365 subscription, while the free PowerDirector Essential version adds a watermark to exported videos.

PowerDirector offers an array of features and tools that make it one of the most popular choices for video editing. A launcher window gives quick access to new projects and to tools such as the video stabilizer, video denoise, color adjustment, crop and rotate, and a screen recorder. The software supports a wide range of media formats, including H.265/HEVC, H.264, MOV, MKV, AVCHD, WebM and 360-degree video, and can be used to create high-quality videos from a variety of sources.

PowerDirector's video editing tools include video stabilization, motion tracking, motion blur, color correction, and a wide range of other features. You can also add special effects to your videos, such as slow motion, time lapse and freeze frame. Additionally, the software can be used to create custom transitions and text animations.

CyberLink PowerDirector is a powerful video editing software that gives users the ability to create professional-looking videos quickly and easily.

The software also includes a range of audio tools, including the ability to adjust sound levels, add background music and sound effects, and clean up recordings with AI audio denoise, wind removal and speech enhancement. You can also edit audio clips, so they fit with the video.

PowerDirector also includes a wide range of video effects, such as picture-in-picture, masking and chroma key. You can also add titles and subtitles to your videos, and the AI speech-to-text tool can generate captions automatically.

Finally, PowerDirector includes a library of templates and stock media, allowing you to quickly create videos with pre-made designs. The Tools menu also offers a Theme Designer, Slideshow Creator, Video Collage Designer, MultiCam Designer and chapter markers.

Overall, CyberLink PowerDirector is a versatile video editor that covers both quick edits and detailed timeline work. Recent versions add AI features such as text-to-video, background removal and an agentic editor that builds a first cut from a written request. The full feature set requires a paid license or the PowerDirector 365 subscription.