The MAGIX Video Pro X Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about MAGIX Video Pro X in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
MAGIX Video Pro X
The Insider’s Guide
Windows video editor with HDR color grading and audio tools
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among screen recording and video tools, read from MAGIX Video Pro X’s own pages.
Made by MAGIX Software GmbH · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from MAGIX Video Pro X’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on MAGIX Video Pro X’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 42 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade
Video Pro X is MAGIX's step-up video editor for Windows. It includes the Video deluxe feature set and adds color grading with HDR, LUTs and curves, more audio tools, extended format support and 8K. Version X18 adds offline AI voiceovers and subtitles and AI face recognition. It is sold as a licence.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about MAGIX Video Pro X, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The prices on the page are sale prices with no end date, some AI work uses credits, and it runs on Windows only.
- 1
Best for HDR grading and audio work on Windows
Video Pro X is a Windows editor with colour grading, offline AI voice-overs and audio tools, sold as a one-time licence.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $139.99 for a new licence of Video Pro X18, one-time.
- 3
You can try it first
A free trial is offered on the product page; its length is not shown.
- 4
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 5
Color grading
Adjust color, contrast and exposure with HDR tools, LUTs and curves, with 8K and HDR support.
- 6
Offline AI voiceovers and subtitles
New in X18: voiceovers and subtitles are generated on the local PC without using AI credits.
- 7
AI face recognition
Finds and groups matching faces across the media library to make people and shots easier to locate.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 42 of 133
That is against the other screen recording and video tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace MAGIX Video Pro X you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
MAGIX Video Pro X at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $139.99 for a new licence of Video Pro X18, one-time
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- A free trial is offered on the product page; its length is not shown.
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- MAGIX Software GmbH
- Category
- Screen Recording & Video
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for HDR grading and audio work on Windows
Video Pro X is a Windows editor with colour grading, offline AI voice-overs and audio tools, sold as a one-time licence. The prices on the page are sale prices with no end date, some AI work uses credits, and it runs on Windows only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | $139.99 one-time for Classic on sale, $199.99 list, against about $168 for a year of the category's middle subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A free trial is offered but its length is not shown. |
| Features | B | Colour grading, offline AI voice-overs and subtitles, face recognition, audio editing and wide format support. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and a full timeline editor has a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows 11 or 10 only; no Mac, phone or web version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who MAGIX Video Pro X is for
- Fits if you edit on Windows and want to pay once
- Works for people who care about colour grading and audio
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use a Mac, as the vendor lists Windows only
- Watch out: the sale prices have no end date, and list prices are $199.99 for Classic and $239.99 for Ultimate
- Watch out: Ultimate adds more AI credits and stock downloads, so some AI work draws on credits
- Watch out: plug-ins and add-ons can be activated on one device only
- Tight if you want a trial, as its length is not stated
Good to know
Good for
- Windows editors who want a licence instead of a subscription
- Projects that need LUTs, curves and HDR color work
- Voiceovers and subtitles generated offline for private projects
Worth knowing
- Windows 11 or 10 only; the vendor lists no Mac version.
- The page shows sale prices with no end date; the list prices are $199.99 for Classic and $239.99 for Ultimate.
- Plug-ins and add-ons can only be activated on one device.
- Ultimate adds more AI credits and stock downloads, so some AI features draw on credits.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$139.99 one-time
To start
MAGIX Video Pro X is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $139.99 for a new licence of Video Pro X18, one-time.
A free trial is offered but its length is not shown.
Classic
$139.99
one-time, new licence ($99.99 upgrade)
Video Pro X18. Shown as 30% off a $199.99 list price in a limited-time offer with no end date; upgrade shown at 50% off.
Ultimate
$179.99
one-time, new licence ($149.99 upgrade)
Classic plus proDAD add-ons, Cinema LUTs, content packs and more AI credits. Shown as 25% off $239.99.
Trying it first
A free trial is offered on the product page; its length is not shown.
Read from magix.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Windows video editor with HDR color grading and audio tools. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, AI features, video editing, text to speech.
Colour grading, offline AI voice-overs and subtitles, face recognition, audio editing and wide format support.
- Color grading
- Adjust color, contrast and exposure with HDR tools, LUTs and curves, with 8K and HDR support.
- Offline AI voiceovers and subtitles
- New in X18: voiceovers and subtitles are generated on the local PC without using AI credits.
- AI face recognition
- Finds and groups matching faces across the media library to make people and shots easier to locate.
- Audio editing
- Adds more tools than Video deluxe for cleaning up and balancing audio and building complex mixes.
- Extended format support
- Works with a wider range of professional formats and codecs, and uses the GPU to speed up work.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
MAGIX Video Pro X is made by MAGIX Software GmbH.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
42/133
Other screen recording and video tools it is graded above
MAGIX Video Pro X's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 42 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 23.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 87 of 133) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 134 screen recording and video tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. MAGIX Video Pro X’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 87 of 133
- CFree plan and trialAbove 24 of 133
- BFeaturesAbove 78 of 133
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 133
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 133
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace MAGIX Video Pro X you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 68 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools grade higher. It costs $139.99, paid once.
What you could not
- A video editor.
- A voice model, which you can rent by the minute but not make.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. MAGIX Video Pro X’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Pinnacle Studio, Corel VideoStudio, Vegas Pro, PowerDirector and DaVinci Resolve
The 5 tools MAGIX Video Pro X is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Pinnacle Studio
Free trial
Windows video editor with multi-camera and stop-motion tools.
- MAGIX Video Pro X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MAGIX Video Pro X also covers text to speech.
- Pinnacle Studio also covers templates and screen recording.
- 2.0GPA
Corel VideoStudio
Free trial
Windows video editor sold as Pro and Ultimate editions.
- MAGIX Video Pro X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MAGIX Video Pro X also covers text to speech.
- Corel VideoStudio also covers transcription, templates and screen recording.
- 1.8GPA
Vegas Pro
Free trial · from $8.33/mo
Windows video editor with AI tools, now published by Boris FX.
- MAGIX Video Pro X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Vegas Pro also covers transcription.
- 2.8GPA
PowerDirector
Free plan · from $79.99/yr
Desktop video editor with AI tools, subscription or one-time.
- PowerDirector has a free plan. MAGIX Video Pro X does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PowerDirector lists macOS and Android apps.
- PowerDirector also covers transcription, noise cancellation and video generation.
- 3.4GPA
DaVinci Resolve
Free plan · from $94.99
Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app.
- DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. MAGIX Video Pro X does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
- MAGIX Video Pro X also covers text to speech.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is MAGIX Video Pro X free?
No, MAGIX Video Pro X is a paid product, but you can try it first. A free trial is offered on the product page; its length is not shown.
How much does MAGIX Video Pro X cost?
MAGIX Video Pro X lists 2 plans. Classic: $139.99 one-time, new licence ($99.99 upgrade).
What platforms does MAGIX Video Pro X work on?
MAGIX Video Pro X is available on Windows.
Does MAGIX Video Pro X have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. MAGIX Video Pro X is listed for Windows.
Does MAGIX Video Pro X have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. MAGIX Video Pro X is listed for Windows.
Is MAGIX Video Pro X open source?
MAGIX Video Pro X is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes MAGIX Video Pro X?
MAGIX Video Pro X is made by MAGIX Software GmbH.
What are the alternatives to MAGIX Video Pro X?
The closest alternatives to MAGIX Video Pro X in our directory are Pinnacle Studio, Corel VideoStudio, Vegas Pro, PowerDirector and DaVinci Resolve.
How does MAGIX Video Pro X compare with other screen recording and video tools?
MAGIX Video Pro X's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 42 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 23.
Could I make my own version of MAGIX Video Pro X?
To replace MAGIX Video Pro X you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from MAGIX Video Pro X’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from MAGIX's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by MAGIX Software GmbH. Prices change, so check magix.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
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- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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