

This version of PowerDirector sees new tools for denoising both video and audio. Two annoyances are that the program adds too many program icons to your start menu, and you can't upgrade the free trial to the paid version-you must download and reinstall. The pricing is competitive with that of Premiere Elements ($99.99), Corel VideoStudio ($99.99), and Magix Movie Studio ($79.99).
To see exactly which is in each edition, go to CyberLink's comparison page (Opens in a new window). The higher-end options add loads of third-party special effects from the likes of BorixFX, NewBlue, and proDAD. Both subscriptions get you regular updates with new effects, plug-ins, and music samples, as well as the previously mentioned stock media. Finally, you can get PowerDirector 365 (the version tested here) as a $69.99-per-year or $19.99-per-month subscription (often discounted). Another option is to bundle it with CyberLink's ColorDirector, AudioDirector, and PhotoDirector in the Director Suite bundle, which is only available as a subscription for $29.99 per month or $129.99 for a year. Two editions of the standalone video editor are available, the $99.99 Ultra and the $139.99 Ultimate. You can try out the software for 30 days with a downloadable trial version that adds brand watermarks and doesn't support 4K. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Wondershare Filmora Review How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.

