CyberLink PowerDirector 21 Ultimate | Easy-to-Use Video Editing Software With Thousands of Visual Effects | Slideshow Maker | Screen Recorder [Retail Box with Download Card]

This program is easy to use for beginners. You are able to do more effects. Alot of help from different places.

Cyberlinks PowerDirector 21 Ultimate 2 disc software comes with an installation guide and the product key to activate the installation. If you dont have a CD or DVD drive, thats OK because theres also a link for a digital download using the included product key. I have Windows 11 and several empty GB on my laptop, so installation was quick and easy. It didnt auto-load, but it was easy to follow the instructions to navigaye in Windows File Explorer to launch the install on Disk 1, then later, bonus content on Disk 2. So far all Ive done is create a simple 10 minute slideshow from a recent family vacation. The user interface is fairly intuitive, but there are also links to learn more about the software online. Within the software, theres a user manual and a help question mark to search for topics. I definitely intend to use this for video editing and more projects, but only had time to make a 10 minute long slideshow before reviewing. I like the software and would recommend it.

Powerful software, but not intuitive. I’m still struggling to learn this software.

Ive been playing around with this software for about a week now, editing some of my gaming videos within it. I like that its relatively lightweight -- allows me to do all of the things that I can do, and obviously, since I own it, theres not worry of watermarks or anything else with it. It seems to be designed for anyone to jump into and use - but really aimed at content creators (think social media creators) since there are a lot of options around that. Making it easy to create a TikTok or Reels video. You can start with a template or go right into the editor, which I like, gearing towards repeat users doing specific things. The templates seem to work great and there are also lots of tutorials on their program, which Ill probably dig into. Overall, Im pleased with this - I wanted to try it in comparison to some of the other offerings Ive tried over the years and as of right now it doesnt feel like its missing anything but Ill report back if anything pops out to me.

I have used iMovie to edit video for years. I have been looking for some time, an affordable alternative that could offer more features. This offers soooo much more than I could even ask for. The tutorial videos are incredibly helpful. The digital install was a breeze. The software is intuitive and pretty simple to pick up with the video guides. If you have never ever used any video editing software it may take some time to catch on. But definitely worth it! Great bang for your buck.

Must have software

This software is complex and in my opinion, only users with advanced editing talent and experience should attempt to use it. The Help documentation is useless to me because it does not match the software. Personally, I will probably request a refund.

still dont know how to use it. im learning everyday. good program

I was looking for software that I can use to start a blog and I think I was lucky to find this. It has all the extra content that you would need and lots of tutorial articles and videos that you can learn from. The longest video tutorial that I’ve found so far is 16 minutes long. But most the the video tutorials are just a couple of minutes long. It is broken down easily into each feature that you can use. I am enjoying getting familiar with this software. It was a great find.

I’ve been dabbling with video editing for a few years now. Prior to this, I’ve used Final Cut Pro on Mac, and a bit of iMovie on iPad Pro. Transitioning to PowerDirector was relatively easy compared to other PC video editing softwares I’ve used. Overall, the interface is nice. By default, the screen space is a bit cluttered, but everything is laid out in a way that makes sense. Some things (like how to apply chromakey) are a bit harder to find, but easy to use once found. For the most part, it can walk through the steps needed for each individual effect you want to add. Rendering isn’t the fastest, but it’s not as slow as some open source options either. The output was clear, it didn’t look like it dropped any frames at 4k, and I really can’t complain. Overall, this is a pretty good piece of software. For someone who wants to get into video editing for the first time, this is a great place to start! I can definitely recommend this!