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PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector provides generative AI tools for editing, enhancing, and retouching images on PC and Mac.
About PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector is a desktop photo editor for PC and Mac that combines an organizing and RAW development workflow with layer compositing, portrait retouching and generative AI in one application. The photo library imports, tags and sorts images with smart collections by face, while develop tools such as exposure, HSL, curves, tone and lens correction are applied non-destructively. Editing continues with layers, masks, blending modes and compositing, plus retouching controls for skin, facial features and body proportions.
Generative features cover image generation, object replacement, animating stills, motion transfer, face swapping and creative restyling, drawing on models listed in an AI Model Lab. A choice is offered between local and cloud processing: AI PC Mode runs supported AI features on a PC's GPU and NPU without using credits and works offline, while the most demanding image and video models run in the cloud in Full Feature Mode using credits. The software is available as a free trial, with paid plans listing cancellation at any time and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Key features
- Non-destructive RAW development with exposure, HSL, curves, tone, and lens correction
- Layer editing with masks, blending modes, and photo compositing
- Portrait retouching for skin, facial features, and body proportions
- Generative tools to generate, replace, animate, and restyle images
- AI Model Lab with third-party text-to-image, image-to-video, and text-to-video models
- AI PC Mode runs supported AI features locally without spending credits
Best for: Photographers and editors who want one desktop application covering organization, RAW development, layers, retouching and generative AI.
Good for
- Organizing, RAW develop, compositing, retouching and generative AI are combined in a single application
- AI PC Mode runs supported AI features on a PC's GPU and NPU without credits and works offline
- A free trial is offered, and plans list cancellation at any time and a 30-day money-back guarantee
Watch out for
- Cloud-based generative work uses credits, and the most demanding image and video models run in the cloud
- Local AI PC Mode is optimized for Intel AI PCs, with more platforms listed as coming later
- The homepage excerpt does not list specific plan prices or credit amounts
PhotoDirector at a glance
- Category
- AI & Machine Learning › AI Image Editing
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free trial
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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PhotoDirector FAQ
Does PhotoDirector process AI features locally or in the cloud?
AI PC Mode can run supported AI features on a PC's GPU and NPU with no credits spent, and that local work stays on the device and works offline. The most demanding image models and video run in the cloud in Full Feature Mode using credits.
Do AI features require credits?
Supported AI features run locally in AI PC Mode do not spend credits or incur per-generation fees. Generative work handled in the cloud in Full Feature Mode uses credits.
Can I try PhotoDirector before paying?
A free trial download is offered. Paid plans list cancellation at any time and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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