I have owned a number of software packages from Cyberlink over the years. I have always found Cyberlink to be very effective at filling a need in the marketplace with quality software. PhotoDirector Ultra is no exception; it is a great piece of software. I have quickly found a lot of features that I thought would be unavailable after the photo was actually taken such as background blurring.
A couple of big recommendations up front... the software may seem a bit overwhelming for a novice photo editor. It is is *not* that hard to use so do not get frustrated. Play around with it some. Put some sample photos on your desktop computer and just try various features with those photos. You will find the software is easy to use and very powerful.
Second is that you should use this on a fairly powerful desktop computer. I have desktop computer that is about 3 years old and uses a solid-state disk drive. It works great on this desktop computer.
The software is downloadable; the box that ships has your product key. PhotoDirector 2025 Ultra is a lifetime license. So, once you own install it you own it. No annual renewal fees. However, that does lock you in to a specific feature set. CyberLink's PhotoDirector 365 suite is subscriptoin based; while it will end up costing you more over time you get content updates, access to new plug-ins and editing features as they are released, there is a Mac OS option, and "365" has more AI features available. Other than that, PhotoDirector 365 and PhotoDirector Ultra have the same photo adjustment features.
Several features and capabilities that I really like include:
- Create animated GIFs and add dynamic elements to photos
- Background removal and background blurring
- Smart image enhancer can improve resolution and enhance old and scanned images
- Layer editing
- Smart object removal such as removing a person from the background
The software might seem a bit pricey, but it is a one-time payment as opposed to a subscription. And, the software has a *lot* of features so take your time and don't expect to master it on the first use. Experiment and try different features to see the results those features can give you.
CyberLink PhotoDirector 2025 Ultra – AI Photo Editing | Graphic Design Software for Windows | Box with Download Code
3.4 | 20 ratings
Price: 79.99
Last update: 04-24-2025
About this item
AI Face Deblur - Unblur faces in photos and maintain background blur to create a natural focal point in close-range shots, such as portraits.
AI Object Removal - Eliminate unwanted objects and people from photos leaving no trace they were ever there.
AI Background for People and Objects - Generate new backgrounds for your photos with unique, visually striking images created by AI.
AI Image Enhancer - Restore facial features to pristine clarity. Our innovative technology ensures that every facial feature is beautifully restored, or brought to life.
Auto-Tone Refinement - Increases the brightness and contrast of your shots while also making sure the details are rich and vivid.
AI Object Removal - Eliminate unwanted objects and people from photos leaving no trace they were ever there.
AI Background for People and Objects - Generate new backgrounds for your photos with unique, visually striking images created by AI.
AI Image Enhancer - Restore facial features to pristine clarity. Our innovative technology ensures that every facial feature is beautifully restored, or brought to life.
Auto-Tone Refinement - Increases the brightness and contrast of your shots while also making sure the details are rich and vivid.
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AI Face DeblurUnblur faces in photos and maintain background blur to create a natural focal point in close-range shots, such as portraits. |
AI DenoisePowerful AI technology automatically suppresses photos' grainy, pixelated noise while maintaining the details. |
AI Background for People and ObjectsGenerate new backgrounds for your photos with unique, visually striking images created by AI. |
Body HeightAdd or subtract inches to your height by shortening or lengthening the body for a natural looking stature. |
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AI Object RemovalEliminate unwanted objects and people from photos leaving no trace they were ever there. |
Auto Skin Smoothener for FaceEnhance portraits by seamlessly evening out skin tones. Apply natural-looking wrinkle and fine line reduction, allowing your subjects' skin to radiate youthful vibrancy. For more comprehensive edits, you can use the manual brush for fine-tuning. |
Stickers & OverlaysAdd themed animated stickers to your photos, including holiday, 3D VFX, and more. Enjoy vibrant and animated overlays that enhance an image's light, weather, and mood. |
Multi ExposureCreate a motion trail effect or multi-exposure photo from multiple photos or video. |
Top reviews from the United States
Snow Dog Dad
Powerful set of features. Easy to use!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
Chris S.
Lots of filters and options for editing
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024Karen
Everything I need plus online support and storage!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
Karen
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
That brings me to the next part of this - the software comes with great support. There's a free membership with support, a member's page, an updates link, a blog, a feedback forum, and more. It also comes with a link to 25GB of cloud storage for the first year.
With all the pictures I take for Amazon Vine and for my website, I've needed a good, user friendly photo editing software, and now, I have one.
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raWr Fishing
Easy to use and most importantly... Download code
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024