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.

PowerDirector was the first video editing software I started with and I used it for over three. It's intuitive to learn even when you do not have any experience. It takes some effort and getting used to but I was able to start without online tutorials or a manual. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PowerDirector is a wonderful option for people searching for a reasonably priced and user-friendly video editing program, but it might not be the greatest choice for people who want more sophisticated features or who are just starting out with video editing.

It's easy to use - PowerDirector has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to navigate, even for those without much technical experience.It's feature packed - PowerDirector has a variety of features like color correction, motion graphic, and video stabilization that allows you to make professional-looking videos.It's affordable - PowerDirector is less expensive than some other video editing software, making it a good choice for budget-conscious users.It's compatible - PowerDirector works with most common video file formats, so you can import and edit videos from any source.

It can be a bit slow - PowerDirector can be slow to render videos, especially if you're working with large files.Not as many options - PowerDirector doesn't have as many advanced features as some other video editing software.The learning curve - PowerDirector has a bit of a learning curve, especially for those who are new to video editing.

I became quite comfortable with editing and putting together a weekly YouTube video for the past few years. I have no reason to change at present.

It is robust and rarely crashes unless you try to rush it beyond your hardware capabilities. It also seems very efficient at processing the final video.

Sound editing has limitation unless you opt for the Power Director Suites that includes Audio Director. You probably save time and get the most value by using one of the Suites. Personally, I use other sound editing software and don't need Audio Director.

It's allowed me to run multi camera synchronisation reasonably easily.

Easy learning curve. Reasonably priced and good value

Too many features catering for home video makers.Green screen (chroma key) is sub par. Even Camtasia is superior here.

I use PowerDirector for titles and for some cool animation sequences. But for editing full length projects, I prefer an alternative editing program.

The plugins and animated titles are great for the price.

The editing is clunky compared to other programs and doesn't have to shortcuts necessary for quick editing.

Enjoyable, stimulating, creative. It enables me to produce relatively polished videos which colleagues in the storytelling community seem to appreciate (to the point where they are asking me to run an editing course for them.)

I like the fact that you can start pretty easily but as your confidence grows there are plenty of sophisticated tools to enrich and enhance your video. There is excellent support form the communityo nlline (youtube videos0 demonstrating a wide range of editing/titling/tracking processes, which makes it easy to practice and acquire new skills. There's a huge resource library of background music (including Asian themed tracks which is important ot me - PD seems particularly keen to cater to Japanese market with fonts and music ) as well as Shutterstock video/images that come with your subscription. The recent addition of AI voice changing has proved surrprisingly effective for voice-overs too., and the sppech to text works very well also for creating subtitles.

They update frequently which sometimes is annoying as the UI changes and you have to acclimatise to a new timeline/icon/s/location of tools etc. The proliferation of gimmicky effects to carter to bologgs and social media content creators will surely irritate the serious video maker - be prepared to delete scores of flashy, flickering in-your-face titleing templates!

we use PowerDirector to create and edit business advertisements.

PowerDirector has an incredibly fast rendering speed compared to other video editing platforms. It is easy to get started with and very affordable. It also comes with an amazing graphics and effects library.

It is not great for color grading/correction. Its interface can be overwhelming due to the number of subwindows and options available.

I came accross PowerDirector about 8 months ago, I wanted to try it so I can compare it with Pinnacle Studio which was the softwares I was using before that time.Honestly speaking, it exceeded my expectations.

PowerDirector made video editing very easy because of its user friendly interface.

I do not think I have much to complain about since I only do basic video editing.

PowerDirector 365 is constantly getting better. I like all of the AI tools available as well as the robust options to use in video editing.

I dislike not having the ability to color the clips themselves when editing to categorize them.

With a 6 year of experience, I always recommend to use Power Director software to all the new video editors and youtubers because, it is the most user-friendly and awesome to learn video editing and youtubing. The free version of this software belongs to everyone's liking and so, everyone like me will be satisfied by using it, during uploading the project. Besides, all the uses of the plenty of tools, special effects, background music are, no doubt, awesome to a new beginner.

Power Director software is quite easy to a new learner who is trying to learn video editing professionally. According to the requirement of a new video editor and a new youtuber, all the traits like green screen effect, blending mode and stock copyright free images, videos, transitions, graphics are available in this software. Video quality is also very high after exporting the project in this software. All the amazing tools, present here, are, in plenty, to add subtitles in this software. It is, also, in a word, user-friendly in an Android device.

I think both the fast and the slow motion need to be developed in this software. With the help of this software, audio-editing and color-grading do not seem to me to be highly esteemed in comparison to the other ones. The accuracy of the chromakey feature seems to me to be doubtful to a bit extent. The Android version of this software takes longer time to export the project. The notification for using a pro-version, on behalf of the authorities, is also a matter of annoyance to me during my initially opening this software.

PowerDirector is a great budget video editor that likely has more features than the vast majority of users will need. Up to 3 videos can occupy the same space, whether you decide to have one as picture in picture, or split screen, etc. Individual videos can be cropped, can have adjustments in color, brightness, etc. Transitions between pictures or videos are also useful. The "AudioDirector" tools are a hidden gem, and it will export the audio from a video, allow you to apply equalizers, boosts, and moderate sound effects. Compression is another option in the editing. Once done, it returns it to the video. This is true of ANY edit to the audio. So, when there were times when the audio was out of sync with the video originally, I could edit the audio slightly, and when returned to the video, it was a SEPARATE file that I could "nudge" until it was properly aligned. That is tedious to be sure, but I am thankful for the option. I use the audio features as much as the video at this point. Recently I have learned to use chroma (green screen). It is ok, not flawless, but it does allow fun options in changing backgrounds. I have a hard time completely eliminating the slight green glow at the edges, but maybe there is more fine tuning I can do. My hair is fine, and the green slightly shows through it.

I feel this software is reasonably intuitive once you get over the initial learning curve (and no matter what software one has, the initial learning of how it works takes time).

Very little that I dislike. I wish it "produced" the videos faster, but that will be true of all, I'm sure. I most recently upgraded to "365," but I REALLY do not like subscription software. I prefered when I owned a version and used it for a few years. During COVID I felt it was important enough to keep it up to date.

This is the best video editing software

I could say the best feature of this software is its price. I could be starting editing my videos in a short time so I could say this is a very user-friendly app with basic and premium features including overlay effects. I also appreciate its capacity of storing the videos on the Cloud

There is no relevant I could say badly about this software and I congratulate the developers.

Powerdirector is an awesome software for small video edits, things that require less time or if you are just starting out in the editing field.

It has very good tools and powerful enough to get a professional result, if you are new to editing and want to progress while learning, this software is quite useful to get into the world of editing. Depending on the plan and the price chosen, features can be obtained according to the needs of the publisher or the project in progress.

If the trial or free version is used, the final video ends with a watermark that can only be removed by purchasing a plan or subscription.

My experience with PowerDirector has been somewhat bittersweet. I used it several times but that one little thing that matters can mess everything up. Sony vegas pro 13 does miracles for me.

What I liked about the software was the rendering. It can render videos in a very fast unlike another program that I normally use. The quality of the outcome usually worked for my needs. But if I had to emphasize on anything it would just be how simple the software was. I enjoyed adding transitions and effects only to have stunning results.

There was one really big annoyance. The video editing on the PC can sometimes be painful due to lag even on my HP Zbook G3 17. Zooming in and out of the timeline was at times frustrating. Also, with the super-fast rendering I wouldn't expect for ultra-quality results.

i always finish my video projects on time, generally i am not afraid to give out a time frame to anyone who might need my video editting assistance because i know i will make it in time for as long as i use PowerDirector.

This software is user friendly, easy to use and everything is simplified. Everytime i open it does not crash like the previous softwares i used before, even if the power was to go off i am sure that i will find the auto saved progress of my work. video editting made easier.

despite its smooth operation, sometimes it gets very slow in some computers.

When we started producing videos for the web we had no time to learn to use a real professional software and so we started with PowerDirector to be fast but that was a mistake. It is always better to do the good choise since the very first experience to avoid to waste the time.

It is a software I suggest to an amateur user, not to a professional user. It offers a nice and intuitive interface and probably it's the best chiose to have nice options, filters, effects and the feeling to be able to produce a great video from private footage and for family memories

It would like to be for professional use but there is nothing that makes you thing the software has opportunities to be like that!

PowerDirector can be considered one of the best editing software to use for beginners when editing short or long form content on any mobile device. However, if you're someone who values your time to get the job done, PowerDirector is not the one for you. Editors who want to gain the full experience from PowerDirector, but lack the money, will unfortunately have no other choice but to pay to use their premium features. All in all, this is a good editing software to begin your journey in the process of content creation.

The almost precise naviagtion and cutting features when dealing with clips down to the frames. So I don't have much difficulty when editing on a smartphone or tablet.

The export qualities given restrict videos that were originally higher than 1080p. Alongside this issue, the export process is very time comsuming despite a great amount of free storage, and progress is lost when you exit the application.

I have made dozens of home movies, shared to Facebook, uploaded to Youtube, copied to disk for storage.

Features-rich operating environment. Very high quality and selection

Tech support. Virtually non-existent. When you have a problem you have to go to a "community forum" and get advice from other users. The users who tender advice are, to be sure, very reliable and competent, but sometimes it's difficult to explain to another user.

I just recently started a youtube channel - making a lyrics video. Initially I started with subtitle edit software which took me almost half days to complete a single one! Since start editing with powerdirector, it saves a lot of time in creating music videos and I am also satisfied with all the features offered by this. Unbelievably, it is super easy - a very good platform for a beginner like me in this field. The most important is due to the high quality video outputs, I have now significant amount of viewers! Thanks PowerDirector.

Not really much to say the drawback of this software - probably the cost? But again, it is much cheaper and reasonable in compared with others.

Overall I am very pleased! I have made some professional looking videos with Power Director. There are so many features I have not even had the opportunity to use. They are constantly adding updates and offer low priced additional packs.

Before purchasing this software I had only used Windows movie maker. I needed something that would allow me to edit some creative drone videos. I found the free version of this and then quickly upgraded when I realized how easy it was to use. You can walk into this with little video editing experience and still be up to speed on all of the features in no time. There are so many cool effects to apply to your video.

I do at times have problems with the software crashing although the last updates seem to have helped with this. It is a bit slow rendering and saving final videos at time and I am running a new fast laptop.

My overall experience has been fairly good. And It's my go quick video editor.

This software is very simple to use and it's extremely intuitive so there's not a difficult learning curve. It also has some great simple editing features.

Sometimes it will give an error when using multiple edits so sometimes you have to give a command multiple times.

Very good experience, it helped me out when I needed a quick and easy way to edit videos.

The interface is very intuitive and the learning curve is not too steep. It's also quite easy to find information on the web and tutorials that help you realizing what you need. I would say that all basic features (and more) are easily accessible.

2 main issues are that rendering takes a LOT of time, and in the end, when comparing it with some more advanced software, I realized that while it's easy to get started, the more advanced stuff isn't just doable. But that's why the other software is more advanced and more expensive, so overall it's just a minor dislike.

So far I'm glad I switched. I still have more to learn to be able to do everything I want to, but the ability to get to work right away was huge, and overall the program is sleek and fast.

I'd used another video editor for about 10 years but jumped ship when its latest version was confusing, slow and made my computer crash. I was able to jump right in the seat and use PowerDirector. Maybe not use it well at first, but I was able to make a video. Watching instructional videos, especially those of PowerDirector University on YouTube has really helped.

The company's own documentation is for older models. Too, some of the functionality is a little clunky.