PowerDirector

by CyberLink

PowerDirector is CyberLink's AI video editor with AI agents, pro timeline tools and a built-in stock library, sold as a subscription or one-time license.

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Video Editing

Starting pricePowerDirector 365 subscription or 2027 one-time license; free Essential version

Pricing modelsubscription

DeploymentDesktop application for Windows, with an Android app

Free trialYes

About

PowerDirector is CyberLink's AI video editor with AI agents, pro timeline tools and a built-in stock library, sold as a subscription or one-time license.

PowerDirector is a video editor from CyberLink that combines AI tools, creative effects and built-in stock media. AI Agents let you describe a video in plain language and have the software plan the cut, pick clips, write narration and sync music, while AI editing tools cover object removal, background removal, enhancement, audio denoise and auto reframe.

For hands-on work it offers precision timeline editing, keyframes, multi-cam, color and finishing, plus voiceovers, transcription, captions and editing by text. It includes 650+ transitions and effects and a royalty-free stock library. It is available as a PowerDirector 365 subscription or a PowerDirector 2027 one-time purchase, with a free PowerDirector Essential version that has no time limit.

Key features

AI Agents that plan the cut from a plain language brief; AI object removal and background removal; AI auto reframe; Precision timeline, keyframes and multi-cam; Transcription, captions and editing by text; 650+ transitions and effects; Royalty-free stock library; Free Essential version

Product details

Vendor

CyberLink

Pricing

PowerDirector 365 subscription or 2027 one-time license; free Essential versionFree trial available

Pricing model: subscription

Plans

PowerDirector 365 subscription and PowerDirector 2027 one-time purchase. PowerDirector Essential is free with no time limit. Prices are not shown on the vendor page.

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