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CyberLink PowerDirector
CyberLink PowerDirector · New Taipei City, Taiwan · founded 1996
What it is
CyberLink PowerDirector is video-editing software for macOS and Windows, with a mobile app also listed. It combines a multi-track editor, creative effects, stock media and AI tools for editing video and audio. Its Agentic Editor can act on plain-language requests to generate clips, clean footage and apply effects; the editor also offers frame-accurate trimming, markers, snapping, ripple editing and keyframes. Other tools can transcribe footage, create subtitles and narration, edit video from text and reduce unwanted noise. The royalty-free stock library includes Getty Images and Meta Sound Collection media described as cleared for personal and commercial use. PowerDirector supports exports up to 4K and direct uploads optimized for YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Vimeo. The free Essential version has no time limit, but restricts advanced AI tools and select export options. Listed plans include PowerDirector 365 with 50GB cloud storage and a lifetime PowerDirector 2027 license with 25GB. The general pricing note says paid plans start at $79.99/yr; listed plan terms also include $139.99, paid once for PowerDirector 2027.
For and against
For
- Free Essential plan has no time limit
- Multi-track editing with keyframe controls
- Exports up to 4K
- Built-in stock media library
- AI tools for captions and audio
Against
- Essential restricts advanced AI tools
- Essential restricts select export options
- No free trial is listed
The verdict
PowerDirector brings conventional timeline editing, AI features and stock media into one product. Review the specific plan terms before choosing, since storage and listed prices vary by plan.
Who it suits
It may suit beginners and video enthusiasts, as well as creators making social clips or YouTube videos. The free Essential version offers a way to start with core editing and basic AI features.
Plans and prices
PowerDirector Essential
Core editing tools and basic AI features; advanced AI tools and select export options restricted
Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 365
monthly updates · 1,200 AI credits (100/month) · 1,400+ titles · 650+ transitions
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
Director Suite
PowerDirector, PhotoDirector and AudioDirector · 3,000 AI credits (250/month) · 100GB cloud
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 2027
perpetual license · 4K export · 280+ titles/motion graphics · 290+ transitions
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 365 for Mac
macOS subscription; separate from Windows subscription; free download available
Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
PowerDirector 365 for Mac
macOS subscription; separate from Windows subscription; free download available
Read 9 Oct 2026 · cyberlink.com
On the record
- AI agents
- The Agentic Editor accepts plain-language requests, generates or cleans footage, applies effects and places results on the timeline.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- AI audio and captions
- It can transcribe footage, edit video from text, generate subtitles, synthesize narration, and reduce unwanted audio noise.cyberlink.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- AI cleanup
- AI tools remove video objects and backgrounds, enhance footage, reduce audio noise and automatically reframe projects.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- AI editing
- Its Agentic Editor can take a plain-language request, generate clips, clean footage, apply effects, and place results on the editing timeline.cyberlink.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- AI music
- AI Music Generator creates background tracks by mood, genre and duration and is described as royalty-free.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- AI provenance
- The product page says AI Content Credentials can add machine-readable provenance and an optional visible AI label to exports.cyberlink.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- AI storytelling
- AI Storytelling organizes clips, writes narration and creates a rough cut.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- 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.support.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Auto Edit
- Auto Edit can process up to 100 clips, select highlights, synchronize music and produce a first cut.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Included cloud storage
- 50cyberlink.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Company
- CyberLink says it was founded in 1996 and develops multimedia software and AI facial-recognition technology.cyberlink.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- 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.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- Yescyberlink.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Documentation and support
- CyberLink provides a Support Center, Learning Center, tutorials and downloadable user guides.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- 4K export
- Yescyberlink.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Generative video
- The product offers text-to-video, image-to-video, cinematic shorts and character motion transfer.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- 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.support.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Built-in stock media comes from Getty Images and Meta Sound Collection, and direct publishing supports YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Vimeo.cyberlink.com · read 15 Oct 2026
