Most competing software from 2022 struggled with 4K. PD21 Ultimate handles 8K proxies like butter. More importantly, it natively supports HEVC (H.265) without the $0.99 Microsoft Store codec fee that plagues Windows 11 users today.
| Task | PD21 Ultimate (v21) | DaVinci Resolve v19 | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 4.2 seconds | 18 seconds | PD21 Wins | | H.264 4K Export | 2 minutes 10s | 4 minutes 5s | PD21 Wins | | GPU VRAM Usage | 3.2 GB (Efficient) | 6.1 GB (Heavy) | PD21 Wins | | Multi-cam Sync | 3 steps | 8 steps | PD21 Wins | | Color Grading Depth | 8-bit only | 32-bit float | Resolve Wins |
In the fast-paced world of video editing, software versions come and go. Typically, when a new major version (like version 365 or version 22) drops, the previous iteration becomes "old news." However, CyberLink PowerDirector 21 Ultimate is defying that trend. Right now, search interest for this specific version is spiking—it’s "Hot" again.
For podcasters and interviewers, this remains the hottest workflow. You can sync up to 100 camera angles automatically via audio waveform. This is a feature Adobe Premiere charges $20/month for; in PD21 Ultimate, it is a one-time purchase.