
CyberLink PowerDirector Ultimate 21.6.3125.1
Video editing can be a complex and time-consuming process, but with Cyberlink PowerDirector 21, it’s not only easy but also a lot of fun.
This doesn’t mean that PowerDirector 23 is just for beginners; it’s a complete video production suite packed with advanced tools you’d expect to find in standard industry software. The difference is that it’s wrapped in a user-friendly interface that allows you to choose how much control you want, depending on your skill level.
CyberLink PowerDirector 23 is available on Amazon for $61.90
You can create a polished video in seconds using the smart Magic Movie Wizard, or dive into the more traditional Timeline mode and explore a wealth of infinitely customizable options. You can go as deep as you want at any stage of the process, or let PowerDirector 16 automate it for you.
Working Methods
The Magic Movie Wizard is the most extreme example of the latter approach, turning a collection of videos and still images into an impressive production ready to share with just a few clicks.
Select your media, choose a style (optional, with more available for free download), decide whether to add background music (and whether to mix it with any existing audio), and set the duration. The software will process your imported media files and provide a preview. This may take some time for longer videos, but it’s incredibly straightforward and the results are impressive.
PowerDirector 23 includes particle effects to add a creative touch to your videos. You can stick with the default options, but like every part of the program, they are also surprisingly customizable.
It’s easy to import media files from your computer, CyberLink Cloud, DirectorZone, Flickr, or download free music from Muserk or Audio Network. You’re not limited to working with just the video files you’ve recorded; you can also capture footage directly from connected cameras and microphones, your screen, or a disc (great if you want to work with old home movies stored on CDs and DVDs).
Editing and Effects
The main editing interface is divided into 'rooms' dedicated to managing your media files, applying effects and transitions, audio mixing, adding titles and subtitles, and splitting projects into chapters.
All transitions and visual effects come with animated previews to demonstrate their impact on your project. Applying them is as simple as dragging them onto the timeline and adjusting the duration, but right-clicking will give you a wide range of customization settings. This may seem daunting at first, but everything is clearly laid out.
The content-aware editing tools in PowerDirector 23 help you determine what content to trim from your video and where to make it as engaging as possible.
The voice recording tool is specifically designed for this purpose. Speak over the video while it plays, and your narration will be automatically saved as a new audio track. You can also mute all audio tracks while recording, or fade in or out, and set a time limit so you don’t talk for too long.
Encoding and Exporting
Video encoding can be a tricky process to wrap your head around, but PowerDirector makes it as simple as possible by categorizing many options into user-friendly groups and providing ample descriptive tools and descriptions. There are also one-click presets for exporting to sites like Facebook and YouTube.
The disc burning tool is also great, although you’ll need to get more templates if you want to create menus. The only one provided as standard is a Monopoly theme. You can burn to DVD, Blu-ray, and AVCHD in 2D or 3D, and PowerDirector gives you a helpful preview before committing to making the disc. There’s no need for separate burning software—just click once and the process starts immediately.
CyberLink PowerDirector Ultimate 18 is the fastest flexible video editor, offering the most comprehensive tools for producing high-quality video, all with user-friendly features.
The new design studio tools provide complete flexibility to design and customize your transitions, titles, disc menus, and much more.
You can also sync up to 100 audio tracks from the timeline to create a multi-layered project, keeping your creative projects organized and shareable with CyberLink Cloud!
Features of CyberLink PowerDirector Ultimate 18
Shape Designer (New!)
Apply and edit fully customizable vector shapes to your videos, with automatic text disclaimers and keyframe controls. Perfect for YouTubers and video tutorials.
Impressive Motion Graphics and Animated Titles (New!)
Combine animated elements with your video titles to make them sleek and modern.
1:1 Square Video for Instagram & Facebook (New!)
Create, edit, and produce content perfectly suited for social media. Square (1:1) output for Facebook and Instagram. Or edit and save vertical videos, the ideal aspect ratio for social media stories.
Nested Projects as Editable PIP Objects (New!)
Reintroduce previous project files into your new files. Include them in scenes with keyframe control to scale, skew, rotate, and even set opacity.
Audio Clean-Up (New!)
Hear the audio while dragging the Playhead through the project so you can quickly find the scene you need.
Multi-Key Sample Game Editing
Perform Hollywood-style green screen editing thanks to the enhanced Chroma key engine and multi-key sampling.
Advanced Motion Tracking
Ensure 100% accuracy in tracking objects in your videos with frame-by-frame motion tracking.
AI Style Transfer
Transform your videos into living works of art thanks to the magic of artificial intelligence. We’ve trained the AI style engine to analyze footage frame by frame and intelligently apply brush strokes, making your video look like it was hand-painted by a master artist.
360˚ Video Stabilization
Shaky video footage is almost unavoidable when shooting with a 360-degree camera. The 360-degree VR stabilization technology gives you control over producing stunning VR videos, free from shakes and jitters, in no time!
Reversible Timeline Track Arrangement (New!)
Switch the order of the timeline tracks between top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top to suit your workflow.
Boosts CPU and GPU Performance
Don’t waste time waiting for your software to respond! PowerDirector supports the transfer of non-encoded video clips in a single timeline track. Enjoy better performance on 8+ core processors with improved multi-threading.
4K Video Editing Preview (New!)
Preview your projects in 4K quality and see how your video will look before production.
Professional Format and Camera Support (New!)
Import and edit video shot on professional-grade cameras and in HEVC & VP9 10Bit HDR10 & HLG, PRORES 10BIT 4:2:2, XAVC 8BIT 4:2:0, and MXF AVC 8BIT 4:2:0 video compatibility.

