Taipei, Taiwan—March 10, 2014—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in desktop consumer multimedia software, brings their award-winning photography technology to Android devices with the release of a free, new photo editing app - PhotoDirector for Android. The Android version of PhotoDirector includes several powerful features including smart Object Removal, complete editing and adjustment tools, HDR effects, and beautification tools.  Together with an easy-to-use interface,  PhotoDirector for Android lets any user turn every shot into a masterpiece.

“Mobile devices are rapidly replacing consumer cameras as the on-the-go photography device of choice.  Their ever evolving power, combined with internet connectivity means there is now a clear desire to shoot, edit and share on the go.” said Alice H. Chang, CyberLink CEO.  “With CyberLink’s years of experience as a leader in consumer digital imaging software, we believe we are best placed to meet the needs of these users.  For this reason, we are bringing more of our feature rich, award-winning technologies from the desktop to mobile platforms, for free.”

PhotoDirector for Android is a powerful photo editing app, which provides desktop editing functionality in the palm of your hand. Easy-to-use sliders give users full control over White Balance, Tone, Saturation and more.  PhotoDirector also features CyberLink’s smart Object Removal technology, allowing background eyesores to be seamlessly removed in just seconds.  For more novice users, PhotoDirector for Android also includes over 70 preset effects to instantly adjust the mood of an image, as well as easy to add, and adjust, HDR effects for creating dramatic landscapes and scenic shots.

Key Features of PhotoDirector for Android:

• Powerful yet easy photo editing tools
  • Quickly Correct White Balance, Brightness, Darkness, Exposure and Contrast with easy to use sliders.
  • Adjust Saturation for the most vivid images possible
• Smart Object Removal
  • Simply remove eyesores from images without compromising  quality
• Easy to add HDR and preset Effects
  • Over 70 preset Effects means anyone can enhance their images on the fly in seconds
  • Add and adjust HDR effects with just a touch, to create dramatic sceneries, and landscapes
• Skin Smoother Enhances Portraits
  • Skin smoother allows users to create flawless portraits or group shots with complete control
• Edit and Share Immediately
  • Share images quickly and easily as soon as they’re ready

Product Availability
PhotoDirector is available in Google Play Store today for free download (includes in-app purchases). Currently only available on 7” tablets and above.

To learn more about CyberLink Mobile Apps, visit CyberLink App Zone.

About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink Corp. is the world’s leading multimedia software company. With over 100 patented technologies that provide a solid foundation on which to continuously revolutionize the way multimedia is experienced, CyberLink’s visionary outlook has allowed the company to grow rapidly. This ultimately led to a record-breaking IPO on the Taiwan Over-the-Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203) in 2000. CyberLink is currently listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW).

CyberLink’s broad portfolio of multimedia applications can be categorized into two main areas: Media Entertainment – PowerDVD being the flagship product in this category, provides the latest in media playback on PCs, across devices in the home network, and on-the-go with portable smart devices; and Media Creation – offers a series of software to create enticing videos & photos, author Blu-ray & DVD discs and more. CyberLink has built strategic partnerships with leading CPU and GPU providers and a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners from top PC brands on the leading edge. CyberLink's worldwide headquarters are located in Taipei, Taiwan, with regional operations offices in North America, Japan, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The company has 700 employees worldwide, with more than 500 engineers in product design and development.

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Press Contacts:

Corporate: Anne Shih at press@cyberlink.com or by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298, ext. 2448
CyberLink Japan: Kazutaka Aiso at contact_pr_jpn@cyberlink.com or by phone at: +81-3-5875-6650
CyberLink USA: Amy Peterson at cyberlink@famapr.com or by phone at +1-617-986-5026
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United Kingdom: Maggie Zaboura at contact_pr_uk@cyberlink.com or by phone: +44-1491-639-172

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