--- title: PhotoDirector Reviews meta\_title: 'PhotoDirector Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 51 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how PhotoDirector works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 51 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Photography url: https://www.g2.com/categories/photography --- # PhotoDirector Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by PhotoDirector but has limited features. Are you part of the PhotoDirector team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Photo editing software with AI. * * * Seller [CyberLink](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cyberlink) Discussions [PhotoDirector Community](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Umar Butt (Student at University ) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Adobe Photoshop](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adobe Photoshop") Adobe Photoshop 4.6/5(13,405) ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) [ ![Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom") Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.6/5(3,298) ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) [ ![GIMP](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "GIMP") GIMP 4.3/5(1,485) ](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 51 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Dorothy B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dorothy B.") DB Dorothy B. Owner & Operations Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/22/2017 "I am a huge fan of PhotoDirector by CyberLink" 5/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? Functionality. I've paid triple for software that couldn't fit the bill. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? Speed. It runs very slow, especially while decoding and encoding. Otherwise it's pretty awesome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering PhotoDirector: I prefer it over most other software, it really works great. I love that it runs so smoothly compared to other software, and with Windows 10 I feel this is the biggest bonus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? Making our ad videos were much easier, and faster. They also looked significantly more professional. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Entertainment](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Entertainment") UE Verified User in Entertainment Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/28/2017 "The versatility of PhotoDirector" 4/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? It's great for quick and basic edit. Object removal , font options, collage creator, basic cropping , object removal and some nice filtering options. It's a great option given it's portability when I didn't have access to my full CC suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? No t as versatile as more powerful programs such as Photoshop or Light, but that is understand,able. A little rough around the edges, literally when it comes to creating managing selection. Color gamuts sometime inconsistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering PhotoDirector: Better color gamuting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? Often use it on offsite or remote location shoots or when working on a an ASAP deadline. It can really come in handy in that regard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/21/2017 "Simple yet powerful photo management and editing" 4.5/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? I like the way the interface works and how the photo management system is setup. They may not be adobe or have a big following but don't let that stop you from using them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? Could be faster loading raw files but for the normal user this is not going to be a big issuer. For some people the learning curve may be a pain but that is only because we are all used to using other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering PhotoDirector: Well worth the cost as you can buy in bundle with power director. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? An excellent way to import and manage all my photo shoots and keep track of edited files. All in one solution for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") UN Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/28/2017 "Great editing software!" 3.5/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? I like this software the most because I can import my photos in different ways, and there is a very wide variety of options for editing photos. It seems complicated at first, but after using it for a while it becomes easy to understand and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? Sometimes, the software incorrectly recognizes and tags people in photos. It also doesn't password protect photos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? We are able to edit and import a lot of photos at one time, which is so helpful because our company has a lot of photos to sift through. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Writing and Editing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Writing and Editing") UW Verified User in Writing and Editing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/25/2018 "Satisfied Designer" 4.5/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? I have the software on my laptop and my smartphone. I like the ability to use the software on both my device s especially the app on my phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? I dislike the background removal. I have to delete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? The capability of editing my photos for use in my designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Writing and Editing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Writing and Editing") UW Verified User in Writing and Editing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/12/2017 "Perfect your photos now" 3.5/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? The fact that it is really versatil when editing photos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? I do not like when I have to create moving pics and It gets stuck Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? Improving pictures needed to then publish them Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![James M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "James M.") JM James M. Help Desk Technician - Tier 2 Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/12/2017 "This is a good one!" 5/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? In the lower price category, this is a fine photo editor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? The customer service could definitely be spiffed up Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering PhotoDirector: This program is the bomb! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? Many of my clients use this for their design Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Internet](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Internet") UI Verified User in Internet Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/27/2017 "Very basic photo editor" 2.5/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? The simplicity of the ui and the ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? Very basic and limited capabilities for a photo editing software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering PhotoDirector: It's a very basic program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? Good for editing and organizing photos for basic user level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Angel H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Angel H.") AH Angel H. Owner Hospitality Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/12/2017 "Quick and easy photo editing" 4/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? I like that there are several preset options to choose from if you need quick fixes. The learning curve is very manageable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? There are some hiccups that keep the program from being fully user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering PhotoDirector: This is a great option for lightweight photo editing. Several presets that help make things even easier. Relatively user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? It helps a lot to have the program included on my laptop versus the cost of adding a more expensive photo program. It helps me adjust and fine tune product photos for use on social media, our website and for print. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Photography](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Photography") UP Verified User in Photography Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/10/2016 "A powerful photo editor alternative to Adobe Photoshop Elements" 4/5 What do you like best about PhotoDirector? PhotoDirector is a very capable photo editing and management solution that sits between Photoshop elements and Photoshop when it comes to ease of use for beginners. Installation is straightforward and the minimum system requirements are modest but you would probably want the 64 bit version running on a fast CPU with 6GB or more of RAM. A decent GPU can also help as OpenCL support was added recently. PhotoDirector has all the features you would expect from a good photo editor, including good retouching tools, non-destructive editing, local and global adjustments, multiply undo levels, HDR merging, a very good panorama tool, noise reduction and more. Its organization tools are built into the program (not external like Elements' or Lightroom + Photoshop) they are easy to use and comprehensive enough for most users (including sorting, rating, flagging, filtering, adding keywords, creating collections and more). It supports many Cameras and lenses profiles and RAW formats (but not nearly as many as Adobe) All in all, this is a good program that has enough features for most beginners with a relatively easy learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about PhotoDirector? While PhotoDirector is a good application, it has a competition from the market leader Adobe which provides 2 options to rival P PhotoDirector: Photoshop Elements has the same price and features as PhotoDirector while being easier to use for beginners while the pros would probably opt for Photoshop and Lightroom. PhotoDirector does not match the number of graphics formats, RAW formats and lenses supported by Adobe. Its Type support is limited compared to Adobe's. Advanced color management is limited. It can be slow on low-end computers with limited RAM. When it comes to books, courses and community support, PhotoDirector does not even come close to Adobe tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering PhotoDirector: If you are an individual photographer or amateur, give this application a try (free trial available). It works well and its main issue is that Adobe's tools have become standard and have huge community support and learning materials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is PhotoDirector solving and how is that benefiting you? An all in one tool for editing and organizing photos for beginners photographers. A good solution for individuals, but most user rather use the industry standard tools by Adobe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 6/17/2016 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about PhotoDirector? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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