Quick Guide: How to Add a Border or Shadow to a Clip in PowerDirector
Six steps to make an overlay stand out from the footage behind it.
Updated Oct. 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Turn the border on
Check Border, and one appears around the clip at a default thickness and color.
2Pick a color
Click the color box under Border. Choose a swatch, sample one with the eyedropper, or type a hex code.
Press Esc to leave the eyedropper without picking anything.
3Set size, blur, and opacity
Size sets the thickness, Blur softens the edge, and Opacity sets how solid it looks.
4Turn the shadow on
Check Shadow to add a shadow behind the clip.
5Set the shadow's distance, blur, and opacity
Set Distance, Blur, and Opacity for the shadow.
6Set the shadow's direction
Turn the Direction dial to set the angle the shadow falls at.
We tested these steps in PowerDirector 365 version 23.4 on Windows.
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