MAGIX Video deluxe

Consumer video editor for Windows from Berlin, sold as a perpetual licence in three editions

Quick Overview

Company MAGIX Software GmbH
Category Video Editing
Headquarters Berlin, Germany
EU Presence EU (Germany)
Open Source No
Pricing Perpetual licence; US list prices USD 54.99 (Plus), USD 69.99 (Premium) and USD 119.99 (Ultimate), shown on sale at USD 44.99, USD 54.99 and USD 99.99 when checked
Free Option Free trial that can be used for 30 days
Replaces Adobe Premiere Elements, CyberLink PowerDirector, Wondershare Filmora

Detailed Review

MAGIX Video deluxe is a consumer video editor for Windows that MAGIX positions as video editing for everyone, next to its Video Pro X for more demanding users. The US product page carries the name Video deluxe and sells the 2027 editions Plus, Premium and Ultimate.

All editions include AI tools, multicam editing, an effects library and access to stock content. Premium adds the proDAD VitaScene V5 Pro effects suite with more than 1,700 effects and filters, and Ultimate bundles Premium with 13 add-ons. MAGIX Video deluxe imports SD, HD, 4K and 8K material and can write DVD, Blu-ray and AVCHD discs.

MAGIX Video deluxe is published by MAGIX Software GmbH, Wrangelstrasse 100, 10997 Berlin, Germany. MAGIX describes itself as a former German start-up that has made software for more than 30 years and now has seven branches worldwide.

The MAGIX imprint and company page name no parent company or shareholder. MAGIX sold VEGAS Pro, Sound Forge and ACID Pro to the American company Boris FX, which announced the deal on 30 March 2026, so those products are no longer MAGIX products. MAGIX Video deluxe is installed locally, but needs a one-time registration and an internet connection for validation.

MAGIX Video deluxe is sold as a perpetual licence. The US list prices are USD 54.99 for Plus, USD 69.99 for Premium and USD 119.99 for Ultimate; on the day of checking they were shown at USD 44.99, USD 54.99 and USD 99.99. A free trial runs for 30 days.

MAGIX Video deluxe requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and lists 16 GB of RAM for HD and 32 GB for 4K and AI features. It is a fit for home users who prefer owning a licence and still burn discs. Mac and Linux users are excluded, and who owns MAGIX is not published.

What MAGIX Video deluxe does well

  • MAGIX Video deluxe is sold as a perpetual licence rather than a subscription
  • MAGIX Software GmbH is established at Wrangelstrasse 100 in Berlin
  • MAGIX Video deluxe offers a free trial that can be used for 30 days
  • MAGIX Video deluxe imports SD, HD, 4K and 8K and exports to DVD, Blu-ray and AVCHD
  • MAGIX Video deluxe Premium includes proDAD VitaScene V5 Pro with more than 1,700 effects and filters

Where MAGIX Video deluxe falls short

  • MAGIX Video deluxe runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 only
  • MAGIX does not name its owner or parent company on its imprint or company page
  • MAGIX Video deluxe requires registration and an internet connection for validation
  • MAGIX lists 32 GB of RAM for 4K editing and for the AI features

Standout feature. MAGIX Video deluxe is the most fully featured one-time-purchase consumer editor in this list, with three editions, multicam editing and disc authoring under a Berlin imprint.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • MAGIX Video deluxe is sold as a perpetual licence rather than a subscription
  • MAGIX Software GmbH is established at Wrangelstrasse 100 in Berlin
  • MAGIX Video deluxe offers a free trial that can be used for 30 days
  • MAGIX Video deluxe imports SD, HD, 4K and 8K and exports to DVD, Blu-ray and AVCHD
  • MAGIX Video deluxe Premium includes proDAD VitaScene V5 Pro with more than 1,700 effects and filters

Cons

  • MAGIX Video deluxe runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 only
  • MAGIX does not name its owner or parent company on its imprint or company page
  • MAGIX Video deluxe requires registration and an internet connection for validation
  • MAGIX lists 32 GB of RAM for 4K editing and for the AI features

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAGIX Video deluxe?

MAGIX Video deluxe is a consumer video editor for Windows that MAGIX positions as video editing for everyone, next to its Video Pro X for more demanding users. The US product page carries the name Video deluxe and sells the 2027 editions Plus, Premium and Ultimate.

All editions include AI tools, multicam editing, an effects library and access to stock content. Premium adds the proDAD VitaScene V5 Pro effects suite with more than 1,700 effects and filters, and Ultimate bundles Premium with 13 add-ons. MAGIX Video deluxe imports SD, HD, 4K and 8K material and can write DVD, Blu-ray and AVCHD discs.

Where is MAGIX Video deluxe based?

MAGIX Video deluxe operates from Berlin, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany).

What does MAGIX Video deluxe cost?

Perpetual licence; US list prices USD 54.99 (Plus), USD 69.99 (Premium) and USD 119.99 (Ultimate), shown on sale at USD 44.99, USD 54.99 and USD 99.99 when checked. Free trial that can be used for 30 days.

Who is MAGIX Video deluxe best for?

Windows users who want a consumer editor with a perpetual licence from a Berlin company. MAGIX Video deluxe is the most fully featured one-time-purchase consumer editor in this list, with three editions, multicam editing and disc authoring under a Berlin imprint.

What are the drawbacks of MAGIX Video deluxe?

MAGIX Video deluxe runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 only. MAGIX does not name its owner or parent company on its imprint or company page. MAGIX Video deluxe requires registration and an internet connection for validation. MAGIX lists 32 GB of RAM for 4K editing and for the AI features.

Is MAGIX Video deluxe a good alternative to Adobe Premiere Elements?

MAGIX Video deluxe is built as a European alternative to Adobe Premiere Elements: Consumer video editor for Windows from Berlin, sold as a perpetual licence in three editions. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.

How does MAGIX Video deluxe compare to other Video Editing tools?

MAGIX Video deluxe is one of several European Video Editing tools we cover. It is most often compared with Adobe Premiere Elements, CyberLink PowerDirector, Wondershare Filmora.

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