There are many versions of CyberLink PowerDirector 8, including OEM versions, an Express version and the retail versions. These versions have minor differences in functionality, file support, etc. The table below offers a quick comparison of the different versions and the differences among them.

Features
Retail Version
Retail Version
OEM with Burning
OEM without Burning
Express

 
PDR Ultra
PDR Deluxe
PDR-HE
PDR-DE
PDR-LE
PDX-SE

Capture Functions

HDV Camcorder Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

Analog TV Tuner Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

DVB-T Tuner Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

DVD Camcorder Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

AVCHD Camcorder Capture
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No

QuickScan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

DV Batch Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

SmartCaption
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No

Back Up DV Tape to DVD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

Editing Functions

Fix/Enhance – Video Enhancement
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No

Fix/Enhance – Video Denoise
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No

PowerTools – Video in Reverse
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No

PowerTools – Video Cropping
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

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