The Best Free Cyberlink PowerDirector AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like Cyberlink PowerDirector

The best free alternative to Cyberlink PowerDirector is Kdenlive, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Cyberlink PowerDirector and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Cyberlink PowerDirector are iMovie, Shotcut, Avidemux and OpenShot.

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PowerDirector is an video authoring and editing applications for the home/casual user. It has a robust feature set including timeline, many transistion/text effects, PiP, and much more.

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  1. Kdenlive icon
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    Kdenlive

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    Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.

    117 Kdenlive alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Editing
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    Top Kdenlive Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Watermark free
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  MultiTrack
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Add subtitles
    12.  GPU Support
    13.  Realtime filter effects
    14.  Color correction
    15.  No registration required
    16.  Live editing
    17.  Works Offline
    18.  Speech to text
    19.  Normalize Volume
    20.  Support for 4K
    21.  Support for MOV files
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    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to Cyberlink PowerDirector
     
    RemovedUser

    Kdenlive is the best software for video Editing.It has many more effects incomparison to Adobe Premiere Pro and Cyberlink PowerDirector

    Positive comment •Aug 24, 2021
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    Guest

    It's because the templated are different and not so friendly for primary users

    Negative comment •Mar 21, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks Kdenlive is a great Cyberlink PowerDirector alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cyberlink PowerDirector.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cyberlink PowerDirector.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceCyberlink PowerDirector is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. iMovie icon
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    iMovie

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    With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It’s easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad, then finish on your Mac.

    140 iMovie alternatives
    Whether you’re using a Mac or an iOS device, it’s never been easier to make it in the movies. Just choose your clips, then add titles, music, and effects. iMovie even supports 4K video for stunning cinema-quality films. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a wrap.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    iMovie Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Functional Language
    3.  Video overlay
    4.  Sync Audio & Video
    A powerful performance in every movie. iMovie delivers a tour de force on iPad Pro. Work with multiple 4K video clips. Create effects like picture-in-picture or split screen in real time. And use keyboard shortcuts to speed up your editing performance.
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    Guest

    I think PowerDirector is more flexible, allowing you to use your own pictures (JPEGs) for backgrounds for example.

    Negative comment •Jun 12, 2017
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    • Most users think iMovie is a great Cyberlink PowerDirector alternative.

    • iMovie is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Cyberlink PowerDirector.

    • iMovie is Free and ProprietaryCyberlink PowerDirector is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Shotcut icon
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    Shotcut

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    Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.

    122 Shotcut alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Video filters
    3.  Video Converter
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  CPU&GPU Rendering
    6.  Visual timeline
    7.  Trim video
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Timeline
    12.  Non linear editor
    13.  No registration required
    14.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    15.  Multitrack editing
    16.  Drag and Drop
    17.  Works Offline
    18.  Subtitles and captions
    19.  No Tracking
    20.  Support for subtitles
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  6. Avidemux icon
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    Avidemux

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    Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.

    137 Avidemux alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window
    Bitrate/size calculator
    +4
    Video filter manager

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Built-in Video Converter
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  Watermark images
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Keyframe Animation
    14.  Integrated Codecs
    15.  Supports H265 Codec
    16.  Video file conversion
    17.  FFMPEG support
    18.  Embed subtitles into video
    19.  Face masking
    20.  Photo effects
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  7. OpenShot icon
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    OpenShot

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    OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.

    129 OpenShot alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D animated titles
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  32-bit support
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Layer Movement
    10.  Geometry editing
    11.  Edit screenshots
    12.  Blender Integration
    13.  Non linear editor
    14.  Track multiple packages
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    Guest

    It's open source and easy to use

    Positive comment •Jul 13, 2021
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    • Most users think OpenShot is a great Cyberlink PowerDirector alternative.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceCyberlink PowerDirector is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCyberlink PowerDirector is not according to our users
  8. DaVinci Resolve icon
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    DaVinci Resolve

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    Combines advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in a user-friendly interface used by professionals, supporting 4K content, node-based control, plugins, and non-destructive editing, all within one app.

    122 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
    All In One Solution for Post Production
    Edit The world's fastest and most advanced professional NLE.
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    Cut Designed for editors to turn around work fast!

    Top DaVinci Resolve Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Compositor
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Advanced Trimming
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  8K editing capabilities
    9.  Non linear editor
    10.  Remove Noise
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Node Based
    13.  Support for 4K
    14.  Works Offline
    15.  Dark Mode
    16.  Multi-Screen
    17.  Multitrack editing
    18.  Noise Reduction
    19.  Support for VST Plugins
    20.  No registration required
    21.  Grading
    22.  Controller Support
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  10. KineMaster icon
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    KineMaster

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    With an extensible library of various themes and cutting-edge special effects, KineMaster grants you the power of professional video editing in the palm of your hand.

    33 KineMaster alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    KineMaster screenshot 1

    KineMaster Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  No Watermark
    3.  Color blending
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Transitions Effects
    6.  Special effects
    7.  Blending brushes
    8.  Multiple timelines
    9.  Timeline
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    Guest

    It works just as good as power director and makes making videos easier

    Positive comment •Feb 6, 2019
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    Guest

    Kinemaster is great app where you can make videos, or even memes. You can tween there. And more!

    Positive comment •Nov 7, 2019
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    Guest

    the built in music and the mutiple tracks

    Positive comment •Jul 11, 2019
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    • Almost everyone thinks KineMaster is a great Cyberlink PowerDirector alternative.

    • KineMaster is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Cyberlink PowerDirector.

    • KineMaster is Freemium and ProprietaryCyberlink PowerDirector is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Olive Video Editor icon
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    Olive Video Editor

     136 likes
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    Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    115 Olive Video Editor alternatives
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Curve Keyframe
    Export File Extension

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Multitrack editing
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Node Based
    6.  Custom layouts
    7.  Support for Unicode
    8.  Offline Data Collection
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  12. Open Video Editor icon
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    Open Video Editor

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    Open Video Editor lets you edit your videos. It supports HDR and allows to apply filters. With this app you also can trim, scale, and rotate your videos or even grayscale them. It is also possible to use this app to extract audio from a video, to convert a HDR video to SDR, or...

    59 Open Video Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Crop video
    2.  Trim video
    3.  Rotate Video
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Change resolution
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    VirtualDub

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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    133 VirtualDub alternatives
    Main window with input and output window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing
    Filters
    Job Control / Batch Operations
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

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