Upgrade or NOt ?

John-Dent wrote on 7/8/2025, 8:39 AM

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to inquire about the upgrade options and benefits available after recently purchasing both MAGIX Movie Studio Suite 2025 and MAGIX Video Pro X16. I’ve been enjoying the features and performance of both programs and appreciate the creative flexibility they offer.

However, I’ve noticed that newer versions may be available, and I’d like to understand whether upgrading would provide significant advantages—especially considering my recent investment in the current versions.

Could you please clarify the following:

Are there substantial feature improvements or performance enhancements in the newer versions that would justify an upgrade?

Is there a loyalty or discounted upgrade path available for customers who have recently purchased the 2025 Suite and Video Pro X16?

Would upgrading now affect my current licenses or access to the software I’ve already purchased?

I’d appreciate any guidance you can provide to help me make an informed decision.

Thank you for your time and support.

Comments

SP. wrote on 7/8/2025, 9:34 AM

@John-Dent Click these links to see what's new:

https://www.magix.com/us/video-editor/video-deluxe/version-comparison/#c1833696

https://www.magix.com/us/video-editor/video-pro-x/product-comparison/#c1831011

It looks like new features are AI style transfer and AI Colorize. If you don't need this, there isn't any need to upgrade.

Upgrades are price reduced full versions. Usually, you'll keep your old versions and the new ones are added automatically to your customer account. But it might not be possible to install both version 2025 and 2026 on the same computer. At least to my knowledge it wasn't possible in the past couple of versions. You always had to uninstall the previous version first.

AAProds wrote on 7/8/2025, 10:42 AM

@John-Dent @SP.

But it might not be possible to install both version 2025 and 2026 on the same computer.

It isn't possible, at least with a previous "upgrade" program installed. I had MMS 2025 (an upgrade form a previous version) installed and the upgrade to VDL 2026 removed MMS 2025 as part of the installation process for VDL 2026.

All my previously installed third-party effects still in place.

The performance has not changed and I haven't spotted any "substantial feature improvements"; as SP notes, it seems that most of the differences are the AI features which I haven't used.

Gid wrote on 7/8/2025, 10:54 AM

AI style transfer and AI Colorize. If you don't need this, there isn't any need to upgrade

@John-Dent @SP. These are already in MMS 2025, they're not new to Video deluxe 2026.

Also it says - 'Boris FX BCC Chroma Key Studio - New' - I have Boris Continuum so I can't check but I'm pretty sure that isn't new either,, could be wrong..

browj2 wrote on 7/8/2025, 11:17 AM

@John-Dent

Hi,

MAGIX Movie Studio Suite 2025 and MAGIX Video Pro X16 are the same program but Video Pro X (VPX) has more features. If you have VPX, you definitely do not need Movie Studio or the new re-renamed Video DeLuxe 2026 (if you get VPX17).

VPX17 will overwrite VPX16 - except for the VideoContent which stays the same and doesn't have to be downloaded again.

John CB

me_again wrote on 7/8/2025, 11:34 AM

Gid said "Also it says - 'Boris FX BCC Chroma Key Studio - New'.I have Boris Continuum so I can't check" ...

... I got that with Movie Studio 2025 so not new with VDL 2026. I got Mercalli Pro 6 with Photostory I think. I know it was a good deal. If you buy a 2026 version just for that it's worth it.

I don't understand how to use Boris though. Come to that I don't understand Vitascene either. And I don't use subtitles, karaoke or otherwise.

I'm still waiting to hear from VDL2026 users whether any of the bugs from way back or that were introduced with MS2025 have been "cured".

So far I've not seen anything to make me want to change; maybe a couple of the Ultimate Prodad's are interesting but even those I'me sure I can live without for a while.

Maybe VDL 2027 will appeal.

AndyW