--- description: Learn more about PowerDirector. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: PowerDirector Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Editing Software](/directory/1385/video-editing/software) > [PowerDirector](/software/2049704/powerdirector) # PowerDirector Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049704/powerdirector Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049704/powerdirector?page=2) > 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. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 121 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 121 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: CyberLink - **Location**: New Taipei City, Taiwan ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 99.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Portuguese - **Available Countries**: Taiwan ## Features - 3D Video Editing - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Animations & Transitions - Audio Capture - Brand Overlay - Color Grading - Content Management - Data Import/Export - Image Editing - Media Library - Motion Tracking - Multimedia Support - Preview Functionality - Speed Adjustment - Split/Merge - Supports HD Resolution - Template Management - Text Overlay - Third-Party Integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk ## Category - [Video Editing Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1385/video-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Additionally, If you learn it you will be able to use most video editors with minimal challenges. The sample videos that come with it are helpful more especially when you are starting and you are not sure how to import media. The user interface is polished and has a premium feel about it, this makes for a positive user experience, encouraging you to explore more, and as a result, being familiar and learning the software. One of the most important beginner-friendly functionality that I found useful when I was starting was the preview window. In the preview window, you can see your video playing, in PowerDirector the track slider/ seek bar is functional, this is not always the case in other editors. Since the preview window is similar to most video players it feels familiar and starting to edit from there (vs on the tracks) gets you started quicker. This allowed me to do edits while still familiarize myself with more functionality. PowerDirector also has a mobile version on Playstore, that I have used recently. It's very easy to start with, you do not need to register, and it's free with an optional upgrade. > > **Cons**: I like PowerDirector’s user interface but its a bit on the heavy side, it can run on an entry-level processor with 4GBs of RAM but with a struggle. Another note is that installation and rendering on an entry-level machine can take a lot of time. I feel PowerDirector is a mid-range video editor, and has a reasonable price point compared to advance video editing software however if you are a beginner and/or just need basic editing functionality it's not ideal. > > My experience with PowerDirector has been good, starting off and learning it has helped me to be able to use other video editing software. I switched from using PowerDirector as I need basic video editing functionality and I have found a free alternative program. ----- ### "Great alternative to Adobe Premier" — 5.0/5 > **Rolando** | *3 August 2022* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has almost every feature you will ever need for any video edition project. If you subscale you will have even more transitions copyright free music. and Shutterstock media. it is very easy to learn unlike adobe. > > **Cons**: Very bulky. if you download all the extras you will be downloading over 30GB wich will make the software sluggish . > > Recommended for everyday video editing, go easy with downloading extras. It will make the software slow. ----- ### "The worst customer experience from any company." — 2.0/5 > **Noam** | *26 July 2023* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Some, quite frankly I'm so turned of by the terrible experience that I'm unwilling to say anything positive. > > **Cons**: I attempted to purchase a monthly Powerdirector 365 plan for my computer. I don't have a credit card so used my visa debit to attempt to purchase, I got an error that it couldn't process even though I had more than enough money in the account. I assumed this was a result of your system not being able to process visa debit card payments so I asked my boss if I could use her credit card to make the purchase as it was for business. She agreed but suggested we purchase the year long subscription to save money. I did so and the card was successfully charged. The reference code for this order was 395247292.I then checked my banking and saw that my card was charged twice for the monthly subscription (this is in addition to my boss having already paid for the year long subscription, all on the same account). I contacted cleverbridge, your payment processing company, and was able to get them to reverse the 2 monthly charges (after many many many attempts) while leaving the charge for the yearly plan alone so I kept access to the premium features. This all happened only a few months ago. I have now lost access to Powerdirector 365 and only have the free version. In the purchases section of my account I only show a monthly subscription which has expired. ----- ### "Cyberlink PowerDirector Review" — 4.0/5 > **Jared** | *16 May 2022* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the User Interface with its simple what you see is what you get concepts i.e. fast forward, word effects and even blending. It has the best functionality for switching to a computer to finish editing your work from mobile i.e. cloud save options. > > **Cons**: It lacks the portrait format for many mobile users or those who prefer using an upright editing solution. > > I have used this program on and off for the past 4 years. It used to a lot more for the price I paid however its sister app ActionDirector seems to be more compatible for many users so it was a no brainer for me to start looking at other software. ----- ### "PowerDirector : The Best Video Editor Software for Beginners" — 4.0/5 > **Matt** | *13 November 2021* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is intuitively user-friendly, highly functional, and you get excellent quality. The mobile app is my go-to video editor when I am on the go and when I want to edit and send something quickly. I am also able to import, export and edit 4K videos which is a huge plus. > > **Cons**: Sometimes it's difficult to trim voice-over clips accurately, making it difficult to synchronise audio and video. Also, render preview can be slow; it takes a lot of time. Other than that, everything is impressive for a beginner. > > Quite an impressive experience. I love the mobile app; it makes me productive when I am on the go. I can count a thousand times that PowerDirector had helped me when I needed a quick and easy way to edit my videos. PowerDirector also offers a vast range of tools, and I could download packs - special effects, titles, background music, and cool AI Style Packs. ----- Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049704/powerdirector?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049704/powerdirector) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | ----- ## Structured Data