Cyberlink PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate

What is included in CyberLink PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate?

AI object tools – Object mask, background remover, face blur, motion tracking.
AI audio tools – Denoise, wind removal, dereverb, voice changer, speech enhancement.
Pro formats – ProRes 10-bit 4:2:2, MXF, H.265 and 360° editing.
Screen recording – Screen Recorder 4 SE captures screen and webcam separately.
Core Capacity – 100 timeline tracks, 8K import and MultiCam Designer.
Important – No macOS version, Boris FX packs or generative AI tools.

What are the main benefits of CyberLink PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate?

PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate is the full single-application edition of CyberLink's 2026 video editor for Windows, positioned above Ultra and below the Ultimate Suite bundle. Compared with Ultra, it adds ProRes and MXF editing, the AI audio repair tools and AI speech-to-text for English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.

Cleaner dialogue – AI denoise and wind removal repair outdoor interview audio.
Selective effects – Object mask isolates one person or pet for effects.
Camera footage – Edit ProRes 4:2:2 and MXF clips from cameras directly.
Privacy protection – Face blur tracks bystanders and masks them automatically.
Automatic subtitles – Speech-to-text for English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.
Tutorial recording – Screen and webcam recorded as separate, placeable clips.

What does CyberLink PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate do?

PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate is a timeline-based video editor for 64-bit Windows that handles cutting, effects, titles, masking, audio repair and export in one application. The timeline holds up to 100 tracks, enough for picture-in-picture layers, separate music and voice-over tracks and title overlays in the same project. New in the 2026 generation is the AI Object Mask, which detects people, pets and objects in a clip so an effect or colour change can be applied to one subject instead of the whole frame. Screen Recorder 4 SE records the screen and webcam at the same time as separate files, so the webcam image can be resized or repositioned later when editing a tutorial. Finished projects can be exported as video files or authored to DVD and Blu-ray discs.

What is the difference between PowerDirector 2026 Ultra, Ultimate, Ultimate Suite and PowerDirector 365?

Ultimate sits between Ultra and the Ultimate Suite, and differs from Ultra mainly in audio repair, professional formats and speech-to-text. CyberLink's official edition comparison lists AI Audio Denoise, AI Wind Removal, AI DeReverb, Speech Enhancement, AI Voice Changer, ProRes 4:2:2 and MXF editing as Ultimate features that Ultra does not have; Ultimate also includes more templates, with 240+ titles and 320+ stickers against 200+ in Ultra. The Ultimate Suite contains the same PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate plus ColorDirector for colour grading and AudioDirector for audio editing, and doubles cloud storage to 50 GB. PowerDirector 365 adds the Getty Images stock library, generative AI tools such as AI Text to Speech and AI Video Generator, and ongoing feature updates.

Why are Boris FX effects no longer included in PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate?

Boris FX plugins are not part of PowerDirector 2026 or any later version, because CyberLink's contract with Boris FX has expired. This is a real change from PowerDirector 2025 Ultimate, which still shipped with Boris FX effect collections such as Film Style and Lights. The removal also applies to PowerDirector 365 releases from after July 2025, so no current PowerDirector edition offers them. Anyone who used Boris FX looks in older projects should check those projects before upgrading, since those effects will not be available in the 2026 edition.

Which features are not included in PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate?

The Getty Images and Meta music libraries, AI Text to Speech, AI Image Generator, AI Video Generator, AI Music Generator, AI Voice Translator, Talking Avatar, Text-Based Editing, AI Video Enhancement and Auto Edit are reserved for PowerDirector 365. In practice this means stock footage, narrator voices and generated media must come from your own recordings or another source when working with Ultimate. Export to animated GIF and APNG and direct TikTok sharing are also 365-only, and features that CyberLink adds to the subscription during the year are not delivered to the 2026 edition. ColorDirector and AudioDirector are not included; they come only with the separate PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate Suite.

Which professional and HDR video formats can PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate edit?

PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate edits Apple ProRes MOV in 10-bit 4:2:2 and MXF video in 8-bit 4:2:0, which Ultra cannot open for editing. ProRes is common on external recorders and higher-end mirrorless cameras, and MXF on broadcast-style camcorders, so this footage can go straight onto the timeline. The software also imports 10-bit H.265 and 8K video. One important limitation: according to CyberLink, the non-subscription 2026 editions convert imported 10-bit HDR footage to 8-bit SDR on the timeline, while true HDR editing is available only in PowerDirector 365 from its January 2026 release onwards.

How does PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate help with audio in video projects?

Ultimate includes AI Audio Denoise, AI Wind Removal, AI DeReverb and Speech Enhancement, none of which are available in PowerDirector 2026 Ultra. A vlog recorded outdoors on a windy day or an interview filmed in an echoing room can therefore be cleaned up inside the editor, without exporting the audio to a separate program. The AI Voice Changer can disguise a speaker who should stay anonymous, which pairs well with the face blur function. Smart fit for audio duration adjusts music to the length of a scene, and the NVIDIA Broadcast/Maxine video denoise and dereverb options work only with a supported NVIDIA graphics card.

Does PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate run on macOS?

No, PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate runs only on 64-bit Windows 11 and Windows 10, with Windows 11 on Arm also supported. CyberLink offers PowerDirector for Mac only as the PowerDirector 365 subscription, so this edition cannot be installed on a Mac. Anyone who edits on a Windows PC in the office and a MacBook on the road should check this before choosing the 2026 Ultimate edition.

Can videos made with PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate be used commercially?

CyberLink's usage FAQ allows uploading PowerDirector videos to YouTube with monetisation enabled, using them on social media and company websites to promote products, and showing them at exhibitions, including when they contain CyberLink templates. Selling the videos themselves or licences to them as a direct source of revenue is not covered, and in that case additional licences from the video codec providers are required. For channel owners and businesses producing marketing clips this is usually sufficient, while studios that sell finished video as their product should check the EULA first.

Who is PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate best suited for?

PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate suits Windows users who want a fixed-version editor with professional formats and audio repair, without a PowerDirector 365 subscription. Interview and vlog creators benefit from the AI audio tools that Ultra lacks, event videographers can sync and cut several camera angles in MultiCam Designer, and anyone receiving ProRes or MXF footage from other camera operators can edit it directly. Users who need dedicated colour grading should consider the Ultimate Suite with ColorDirector, and creators who depend on stock video, AI-generated voices, HDR timelines or a Mac are better served by PowerDirector 365.

Frequently asked questions about CyberLink PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate

How many timeline tracks does PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate support?

PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate supports 100 timeline tracks. The same limit applies to Ultra, the Ultimate Suite and PowerDirector 365, so track count is not a reason to choose one edition over another.

How many templates and music clips are included in PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate?

The 2026 Ultimate edition includes 280+ transition templates, 240+ title templates, 320+ sticker templates and more than 3,000 licensed music and audio clips. PowerDirector 365 offers considerably more titles and stickers, with 800+ and 1,900+ respectively.

Does PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate include CyberLink cloud storage?

Yes, PowerDirector 2026 Ultimate includes 25 GB of CyberLink Cloud storage per year for backing up projects and media. The Ultimate Suite and PowerDirector 365 include 50 GB.