PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector is CyberLink's AI-powered photo editing software: the more affordable Photoshop alternative for beginners and ambitious users.
PhotoDirector is the photo editing software from CyberLink, the Taiwanese manufacturer behind PowerDirector. It combines classic image editing with layers and RAW development with AI features like sky replacement, object removal, and generative backgrounds.
Typical uses include polishing photos for company marketing, retouching portraits, and restoring old images. Its strength lies in its value for money: The 365 subscription starts at 39.99 Euros per year and continuously includes new AI tools plus stock material. Mobile apps for iOS and Android cover on-the-go editing.
Compared to Photoshop and Lightroom, PhotoDirector falls short in professional workflows and plugins, and its community is smaller: you'll find a much larger number of tutorials, presets, and help forums for Adobe products. However, it's quicker to learn and the subscription is significantly cheaper. Some AI features are more gimmicks than essential tools.
Ideal for freelancers and hobby photographers who want more than Canva but don't want an Adobe subscription. Those who professionally edit images daily are better off sticking with the Adobe standard, with its ecosystem of plugins and training.
Functions
- 365-day subscription starting at 39.99 Euros annually, including ongoing updates
- Stock assets from Shutterstock and iStock included in the subscription
- Guided editing modules instead of a steep Photoshop learning curve
- Chat-based editing via text input
- One-time purchase version available as an alternative to the subscription
Core Functions
- Layer-based image editing with RAW support
- AI tools such as object removal, sky replacement, and generative backgrounds
- Portrait retouching with face and body adjustments
- Photo restoration for old and damaged photos
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android complementing the desktop version
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PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector is CyberLink's AI-powered photo editing software: the more affordable Photoshop alternative for beginners and ambitious users.