PowerDirector AI Watermark on Generated Content
Workaround available Windows, Mac Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer
PowerDirector adds a visible watermark to generative AI output (Text to Image, Image to Video, AI Replace, AI Extend). You can turn it off in Preferences > General after accepting the AI content notice, but only for new generations.
Most likely fix: Turn off the AI watermark.
Symptoms
AI-generated images or clips show a watermark even on a paid subscription.
Why it happens
- AI watermark is enabled by default for AI-content labeling
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Turn off the AI watermark
- Open Preferences > General
- Find the AI watermark setting and read the AI content usage notice
- Accept the terms to disable it
2. Regenerate affected media
- Existing watermarked output can't be cleaned; generate it again after disabling
- Note: embedded AI metadata remains in the file
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