PowerDirector

CyberLink's consumer video editor with AI tools for editing, effects and generated footage.

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About PowerDirector

PowerDirector is a timeline video editor from CyberLink for Windows and macOS. Recent versions add an agentic editor: you describe the video you want and it plans the cut, chooses clips, writes narration, syncs music and hands you an editable timeline.

Other AI tools generate clips, animate stills and make background music, remove objects and backgrounds, and fix shaky, dark or noisy footage in guided steps. A large library of royalty-free assets is included. It suits hobbyists and creators who want quick results.

Strengths

  • AI editor that turns a text description into a timeline
  • Object removal, background removal and stabilization tools
  • Large bundled library of royalty-free assets

Limitations

  • Full features require a paid subscription
  • Closed source and tied to CyberLink's product line

Details

Pricing
FreemiumA free download is offered; PowerDirector 365 is sold as a paid subscription.
License
Proprietary
Developer
CyberLink
Platforms
Windows, macOS
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Hobbyists and creators who want fast, AI-assisted video edits
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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PowerDirector as an alternative

Listings that name PowerDirector as an alternative.

  • invideo AI

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