CyberLink Launches PhotoDirector Editing App for iOS

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Additionally, releases major update for Android including pro-level RGB Curve adjustments and new graphic overlays 

London, United Kingdom, October 9, 2014 - CyberLink Corp. the world's leading consumer multimedia software company, today announced its popular and powerful photo editing app PhotoDirector is now available for free on iOS. PhotoDirector is a an easy-to-use photo editing and adjustment app, giving users the power to quickly add effects and filters, edit and enhance their shots, or create stylish photo collages on their iPhone and iPad.

PhotoDirector offers a powerful set of photo editing tools, so that users can enhance photos the moment they take them, and share with friends and family instantly on Facebook, Flickr and more. Users can remove photobombers with a powerful content-aware removal tool, adjust saturation, enhance tone, apply one-click photo effects, or even add a dramatic HDR effect to create vivid, beautiful images on the go. Anyone can achieve outstanding, DSLR-like results in a matter of seconds with PhotoDirector.

"Our goal with the PhotoDirector app is to provide the latest professional-quality photo editing tools to mobile users. We plan to consistently surprise our users by delivering new features and tools that they need but would not necessarily expect in mobile apps," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "With record-breaking download numbers over the past months, users appear to be responding positively to this approach and new ways to create great photos."

PhotoDirector iOS is loaded with features to edit, adjust, enhance and create on the go:

Powerful yet easy-to-use photo editing and adjustment tools - White balance, highlights, shadows, exposure and contrast sliders, fine-tune saturation, and intuitive crop and rotate features for the perfect image composition.

Smart object removal - Content aware tool to erase photobombers or unwanted objects.

HDR and Preset Effects - Over 50 effects, including Lomo, HDR and Vignette, to instantly create dramatic sceneries and stunning landscapes.

Skin Smoother - Easily touch up portraits on the move with accurate Skin Smoothing tool.

Instant Sharing - Links into Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and more photo sharing networks.

In-app purchase available for upgrade to Premium Version - Unlimited object removal, premium quality 2560X2560 resolution, no in-app ads, for one-time £2.99 price. 

Major Update in PhotoDirector Version 2.2 for Android

In addition, a significant update has been rolled out for the Android version of PhotoDirector, bringing RGB Curve adjustments as well as new professional graphic overlays to the app; features typically found only in premium desktop PC software. The latest update lets users apply RGB Curves to transform the tones and contrast of an image across individual colour channels, and correct lighting issues for striking photos. New graphic overlays are a perfect addition to create unique and professional quality images. The latest PhotoDirector update features more than 20 new overlays including GrungeScratch and Light Leak.

Product Availability

The PhotoDirector app is available free on Google Play, the Windows Store and now the Apple App Store.

To learn more about CyberLink's family of mobile Apps, please visit CyberLink App Zone.

About CyberLink

CyberLink (5203.TW) is a world leader in multimedia software design. Since 1996, CyberLink has transformed how people enjoy and create media on PCs, mobile devices and in the Cloud. The company's award-winning products are sold to all major PC manufacturers as well as millions of customers worldwide. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, CyberLink also runs regional operations through offices in the US, Japan, Europe and Asia-Pacific territories. Further information about CyberLink can be found at cyberlink.com.