Magix Video Deluxe Review

Magix Video Deluxe by the European Magix software company is a feature rich video editing software program aimed at the consumer through to semi-pro video editing market.

It was originally named Movie Edit Pro but then Magix purchased the Sony range of video editing software with the intention of developing both programs separately.

They ultimately realized this made no sense so eventually the two programs were combined into one, so here we are at Video Deluxe 2026.

Any Magix Movie Studio review has to begin with a little background so we can gain a clear picture of how we got here and where we are going!

In its early years Magix always offered a superior feature set in comparison to others on offer at this level.

The emphasis was always very heavy on the “latest and greatest” whilst reliability and stability came a distant second.

This resulted in a product which although packed with awesome features, quickly gained a reputation for being unstable.

Sometime way back around 2011 Magix realized this constant drive towards more and more features without underlying stability was hurting them badly.

It was at that point that they stopped mindlessly adding new “half-baked” features and embarked on a strategy of making the software usable and stable for the average person.

Since then Magix haven’t really skipped a beat with the ongoing development of Video Deluxe and although they have continued to add new features they have maintained a solid record for keeping the program stable and easy to use.

For the last two or three years they have also invested a good deal of time and effort into improving and developing their help systems, tutorial knowledge base and user forums.

The result of all of this is a complete end-to-end video editing software package that is easy to use, stable, feature rich and backed up with a solid online presence.

Magix Video Deluxe can hold its own against its competitors in this class with regards to general editing features as well as keeping up with all the new A.I capabilities.

Check out the video below to get a feel for this latest version but keep in mind it is a promotional video so let’s not get too carried away just yet!.

Magix Video Deluxe

So What’s New?

A.I. Media Management

All of the major editing software makers are including A.I. driven modules these days and to be honest not all of them are quite as “must have” as their marketing departments would have you believe!

Having said that, this one from Magix is pretty good.

Keeping track of dozens or hundreds of clips can be overwhelming and time consuming so this feature uses AI to automatically sort and tag media based on content.

It can recognize people, objects or themes and assign relevant tags, making it far easier to locate specific clips later.

For everyday users, this means spending less time digging through files and more time creating content which is especially helpful for vloggers, event videographers or anyone handling large projects.

Speech to Text

This is a newly enhanced feature that can now automatically generate subtitles from the audio in a clip as well as offering automatically styled captions.

Unlike standard subtitles, this feature highlights each word as it’s spoken similar to karaoke lyrics.

This improves accessibility and makes dialogue easier to follow for viewers.

For the average creator, it’s a great way to make videos more engaging and professional, particularly for music videos, language learning content or any project where clarity and timing matter.

In addition to this the software can also handle the reverse situation with Text to Speech offering a wide range of voices, styles and languages.

Performance Boost – Infusion Engine

This updated rendering and playback engine significantly boosts real-time playback and export speeds by leveraging GPU acceleration.

It allows users to preview edits without lag and render projects much faster, even in high-resolution formats like 4K.

This translates into less waiting and more creating particularly important for those working on long videos or using effects-heavy projects.

AI-Powered Tools

This suite of tools brings A.I. automations to the editing process with features such as automatic subtitle generation, speech-to-text AI to transcribe dialogue into subtitles, saving time for creators who would otherwise type captions manually.

The realistic voiceover creation tool (text-to-speech) helps users create narration without recording audio, ideal for tutorials or presentations.

Image-focused tools like AI style transfer, colorization, and dehazing enhance visual quality whether by applying artistic styles, restoring old footage or improving clarity in hazy scenes.

These features dramatically reduce tedious work and open up professional-level enhancements without requiring advanced editing skills.

Key Features

MAGIX Video Deluxe offers a range of features suitable for various video editing needs with an intuitive interface, making it accessible to beginners while still offering depth for experienced editors.

The software supports a wide array of video formats including (DV-)AVI, M(2)TS, MJPEG, MKV, MOV, MXV, VOB, WMV(HD), and is compatible with codecs like HEVC/H.265 and MPEG-1/2/4 supporting resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 pixels.

Editing Tools:

• Basic Editing: Tools for cutting, trimming, and arranging clips are readily available.
• Timeline and Storyboard Modes: Offers both a Storyboard mode for quick edits and a Timeline mode for more detailed control.
• MultiCam Editing: Supports editing footage from multiple cameras (up to four angles in the 2026 version).

Effects and Transitions:

• Extensive Library: MAGIX Video Deluxe includes a large library of effects, transitions, titles, and templates.
• AI-Powered Effects: AI-powered tools such as image enhancement styles, style transfer (emulating artists like Van Gogh or Picasso), colorization of black and white footage, and dehazing.
• Color Correction: Precise color correction tools and automatic look adjustment filters are available for cinematic film-style looks.

Audio Editing:

Video Deluxe comes with a comprehensive array of audio tools for editing and music.

This includes noise reduction, a graphic equalizers and other more advanced features like compression and automatic normalization to get your levels right..

The Software Itself

Each time you open the Magix application a dialogue box appears first offering beginning choices for what you wish to do.

You can start a new project and set the preferences for that project at the same time, open an existing project or just go straight into the program with a blank slate..

If you like you can select to skip this dialogue box the next time you open the software up and just have it open into the mode your always use.

The layout as shown below is very straightforward with the Edit tab covering just about all the processes you need in that section.

From there you only have to move to either the Burn tab or the Export tab to finish off.

If you can’t understand how to use a particular feature or function, you can go to the very serviceable help menu to troubleshoot or get quick answers.

The Magix website has been undergoing constant updates for the past few years with the addition of a number of great “How to” videos providing you with answers to a wide range of questions covering basic through to advanced use of their software.

On top of that they have an excellent user-to-user forum with plenty of people there willing to offer tips, advice and help for anyone needing it.

As far as the user interface goes it is no better or worse than anything else in its class.

Like most fully featured video editors there is a lot of functionality here to accommodate, so you will have to spend a little time to find your feet if this is your first time using the software.

File Formats

The software can handle just about any type of video you are likely to throw at it including all the latest highly compressed high definition video file types such as AVCHD up to 4K Ultra HD.

More importantly it borrows functionality from its big brother Video Pro X and can work natively with many of the more exotic formats in their original format.

This eliminates the need for the software to convert them to a more “editing friendly” form first. This applies to both 2D and 3D footage.

You can import footage from all common (and not so common) storage devices and systems.

You can create CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays and from within the software, directly upload your finished video to YouTube and various other video sharing sites.

It has an excellent range of preset parameter choices depending on your playback requirements and you can also manually set the parameters of any file you create.

Proxy Editing

Modern video files achieve high quality within a relatively small size by using very sophisticated compression technology which in turn, throws enormous stress on to your computer resources and is the usual cause of freezing, crashing and other undesirable behavior whilst editing.

To avoid this scenario, in Video Deluxe you can have the program automatically or manually, create a set of small low resolution copies of your original files.

Using these “proxy” files you can happily work away on your project without worrying about freezes and crashes on your computer.

When you have reached your final decision regarding your project and it is time to create the final product, the program uses the original high resolution assets to do so.

Final Thoughts

MAGIX Video Deluxe is a capable video editing software that offers a good balance between features and usability.

It is well-suited for beginners and hobbyists and the inclusion of AI-powered tools in recent versions adds extra value.

With this latest version they have found a balance between the drive for innovation and new features and what the whole point of the software is really: video editing for the average person.

Video Deluxe is one of the best in the market, loaded with excellent features and functions all in a package that is both stable and useable.

Click Here to See the Full Features of Magix Video Deluxe