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CyberLink Releases PhotoDirector 5 Tweet This   Forward This

6 September 2013

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CyberLink has released its $99.99 PhotoDirector 5 [MW] image editing application that includes advanced features like beauty enhancements (Body Shaper, Eye Blinger, Skin Smoother), video color grading, High-DPI support and automatic lens corrections. In addition, presets put many of these features to work for you right away.

"PhotoDirector is a groundbreaking product in the way it combines photo management and adjustment with creative editing tools and can do so across platforms and devices," said CyberLink CEO Alice H. Chang. "Regardless of the type of camera or level of experience, PhotoDirector 5 offers professional-quality results to help explore their creativity and enhance their most treasured memories like an expert while saving time."

A free tablet companion app for capturing and editing images on Windows 8 tablets is also included in the new release.

The company's video presents a comprehensive tour of the features:

More details are available in the press release below.

CyberLink Launches PhotoDirector 5 -- Powerful Photo-Editing Software for Windows, Mac and Leading Tablet Devices

Newest Version of Award-Winning Software Puts Professional-Quality Photography Tools into the Hands of Users of All Abilities

BERLIN, Germany -- CyberLink Corp. has launched PhotoDirector 5, the newest version of its award-winning, intuitive software that provides all the features users need for better photography in a single application. As summer closes, the memories live on and users of PhotoDirector 5 can enjoy powerful features to make those memories look even better, regardless of device or their relative skill level.

"Regardless of the type of camera or level of experience, PhotoDirector 5 offers professional-quality results to help explore their creativity and enhance their most treasured memories like an expert while saving time," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. With an inviting interface for users of all levels, PhotoDirector 5 uses the power of 64-bit processing and uniquely integrates the three major tasks related to digital photos: editing, collection management and high-quality adjustments.

"PhotoDirector is a groundbreaking product in the way it combines photo management and adjustment with creative editing tools and can do so across platforms and devices," said Chang. "Regardless of the type of camera or level of experience, PhotoDirector 5 offers professional-quality results to help explore their creativity and enhance their most treasured memories like an expert while saving time."

To watch the intro video of PhotoDirector 5, go to http://youtu.be/NOxhYn7HbhI.

Key Features

PhotoDirector 5 includes features found on packages that cost more than twice as much:

  • Pro-Quality Adjustment: provides all the tools needed to intuitively adjust image tonality, white balance, HSL and saturation
  • 64-bit Support: PhotoDirector 5 puts added power under the hood with full 64-bit support, which results in stellar performance such as the category's fastest RAW import speeds
  • Bracket HDR: lets users merge up to 5 bracketed exposures a single high dynamic range image with automatic alignment and ghost artifact removal
  • Advanced Portrait Editing: contour bodies, smooth skin, remove wrinkles and make eyes sparkle with a comprehensive range of People Beautifier tools
  • Auto Lens Correction: includes over 60 profiles for popular DSLR lenses with new profiles available from CyberLink's online creative community DirectorZone.com
  • 4K UltraHD Video: Users can output slideshows as 4K UltraHD video when running PhotoDirector on 64-bit OS machines
  • Content-Aware Removal: automatically removes unwanted objects from photos while allowing the program to intelligently fill in the background area
  • High-DPI Support: for both PC and Mac versions ensures that PhotoDirector looks great on today's new high resolution monitors
  • Companion Tablet App: PhotoDirector Mobile, a free companion app included with PhotoDirector 5, lets users snap photos everywhere and edit anytime on Windows 8 tablets

Product Availability

PhotoDirector 5 is available today and can be downloaded from the CyberLink online store. PhotoDirector 5 is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Dutch and Korean.

PhotoDirector 5 is available in a standalone Ultra version and bundled with CyberLink's video color grading software ColorDirector 2 in the PhotoDirector 5 Suite. PhotoDirector 5 is also part of CyberLink's comprehensive digital media production solution, Director Suite 2.

Versions and Pricing

PhotoDirector 5 Ultra [MW]: $99.99

PhotoDirector 5 Suite [W]: (Windows) $149.99


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