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PowerDirector Editing Modes

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When you launch the program from the start menu, or the CyberLink PowerDirector shortcut on the desktop, you are prompted to choose one of the following editing modes in the launcher window:

Note: before selecting your preferred editing mode, be sure to set the video aspect ratio for your project: 16:9, 21:9, 1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 4:3 or 360.

Ad Designer*: PowerDirector 365 Business users can select Start with a Template to quickly and easily create promotional ads for their business. For more details about this feature, see Creating Promotional Ads for Your Business in the Ad Designer.

Timeline Video Editor: select this option to enter a multi video track editing mode, where all of the program's features are available to you. For more details about this mode, see Timeline Video Editor.

Slideshow Creator: see Designing Custom Slideshows in the Slideshow Creator to instantly turn your photos into a dynamic slideshow. Follow the steps in the Slideshow Creator to import your photos, add background music, and stylish slideshow templates. Once done, you can preview the slideshow, before outputting it as a video file or burning it to disc.

Note: select the Always enter full mode option at the bottom of this dialog to skip this window at startup. You can always reset this selection at any time in Confirmation Preferences. * this feature is only available in PowerDirector 365 Business.