PowerDirector
About PowerDirector
PowerDirector is a video editing tool designed to help professionals cut, edit, refine, publish and share videos. Artists can layer, blend and shape to create artistic scenes, add text or graphics to footage and use a drag-and-drop interface to adjust transitions.
PowerDirector allows professionals to add titles and shapes to videos using templates and keyframe controls. Content creators can shoot, edit and share videos across multiple social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and more.
PowerDirector enables users to customize the system according to requirements for a personalized video experience.
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- Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Powerful and versatile video editing software
Reviewed on 2023/05/01
I'm a penny pincher. PowerDirector offers the most features out there for the price. It includes...
I'm a penny pincher. PowerDirector offers the most features out there for the price. It includes images and videos. What I don't like is the continual upselling.
Pros
PowerDirector is a powerful and versatile video editing software that is easy to use, even for beginners. It has a wide range of features and tools that make it a great choice for both personal and professional use.
Cons
It can be slow and resource-intensive, especially when working with large files. The learning curve can be steep for beginners. Sometimes the stability of the software is a problem.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
If you're not a pro, then this is for you!
Reviewed on 2022/11/16
Good! Way back, I though of it as the most advanced video editing software I have, not until I...
Good! Way back, I though of it as the most advanced video editing software I have, not until I realize - After Effects and Premiere is waving at me. Yup, I recommend this editor for simple users who don't need elaborate learning curve. It's simple with editable templates and collateral.
Pros
- Simple straight forward video editing software. Though, they have done improvements on this since I have used this software way back 2009. - Templates are readily available.- Text animations, video transitions, color grading in couple of clicks.- Easy to learn. You don't have to sweat it out. So, this is not for pro editors. This is best for Vloggers with linear contents.- Libraries to help you out is available.- Free version is also available to try out.- Fast and quick render.
Cons
- Rendering and preview engine is not that good. Sometimes the project freezes and lags. They need to improve on this one.- Watermarks on free version. Which you need to understand as free user. - I just guess that the software is not maximizing the thread of your computer. It sometimes cause slowdowns.- Not for pro users.
- Industry: Music
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Almost a scam
Reviewed on 2023/05/27
At first, good. After new programs came out it went down hill - and continues to do so. For...
At first, good. After new programs came out it went down hill - and continues to do so. For instance, I can no longer capture DV - I did it with no problem until recently. I hope to switch to Premier pro if I can find a wasy to afford it.
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The program worked well when new - but soon they offered a new one to purchase, and the older program quit working so well. It got worse over time, and the only solution from Cyberlink was to purchase the new program. It6's virtually a bait and switch scam.
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The program begins to fail when they offer a new version that they want you to buy. It gets worse with time. I used Power Director successfully for a while, but as new versions came our, it didn't work so well. Now it has become impossible to do some of the most basic (and needed) functions. The only suggestion from Cyberlink is to purchase the new version. I don't have the kind of money it would take to keep up with them.
- Industry: Consumer Electronics
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Good editor for simple quick edits
Reviewed on 2022/05/18
I bought it on my phone first to edit some phone videos for fun. I liked it, so I bought the...
I bought it on my phone first to edit some phone videos for fun. I liked it, so I bought the computer version. I am using it for quick edits and video combining, but I feel that for color-grading, video stabilization and some other tasks it is not robust enough. For those tasks I am using Da Vinci Resolve. It is much better, and it is also free. This is why I rate PowerDirector a bit expensive.
Pros
Powerdirector is light-weight when comparing to the more robust video editing software out there, so it can be used with a slightly less powerful computer. It also has much less functionalities and confusing buttons, so it is a good starting point for someone wanting to learn video editing.
Cons
There are some limitations that I have encountered - however, those missing functionalities might be added in the most recent version. A basic user is most likely not going to miss anything. Another thing I don't like is their move to the software as a service pricing model. This is why I stopped buying their products.
Reasons for Choosing PowerDirector
I had a Premiere version that just started to get too old, and didn't want to go forward and start paying Adobe monthly to use their software, as I was rarely using it.Switched From
Adobe Premiere ProReasons for Switching to PowerDirector
I had good experiences with PowerDirector on my phone so after testing some of the other "lighter" video editors, I chose to buy PowerDirector.
- Industry: Entertainment
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Overall Best Editor
Reviewed on 2022/09/01
It makes it easier to create videos for youtube and IGTV faster. The clean UI helps me to think...
It makes it easier to create videos for youtube and IGTV faster. The clean UI helps me to think creatively. Overall this software is the best of all I have used till the date.
Pros
As a social media content creator I found It a way lot easier to use than softwares like premier pro and Da Vinci Resolve. It has all neccessary features like green screen, blending, stock library, etc.
The motion tracking feature works nicely. The best part is that it I can use different plug-ins to maximize my work quality.
Cons
There is no any serious cons in this software but it should have more and trending text transitions and sometimes the software slow downs for which I have to reopen it.
PowerDirector FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for PowerDirector.Q. What type of pricing plans does PowerDirector offer?
PowerDirector offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$99.99/month
- Pricing model: Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Q. Who are the typical users of PowerDirector?
PowerDirector has the following typical customers:
Self Employed
Q. What languages does PowerDirector support?
PowerDirector supports the following languages:
Portuguese
Q. Does PowerDirector support mobile devices?
PowerDirector supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does PowerDirector integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations PowerDirector has
Q. What level of support does PowerDirector offer?
PowerDirector offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk
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