Software:Pixelmator Pro

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Pixelmator Pro
Original author(s)Pixelmator Team
Developer(s)Apple Inc.
Initial releaseNovember 29, 2017
Stable release
3.6.16 (Archipelago)
Written inSwift
Operating systemmacOS
PredecessorPixelmator Classic
TypeGraphics software
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.pixelmator.com

Pixelmator Pro is a photo, video,[1] and vector[2] graphic editor developed by Apple for macOS as part of its Pixelmator set of apps. As a Mac-only app, Pixelmator Pro relies heavily on technologies from Apple platforms such as Metal, CoreML, Core Image, AVFoundation, GCD, and SwiftUI.[3]

Features

  • GPU accelerated with Metal[3]
  • 50+ standard image editing tools
  • Layer-based image editor
  • Video editing support[1]
  • Vector graphic support (including SVG support)
  • AI-powered editing features such as background removal ML Super Resolution[4] and Smart Replace[5]
  • Supports a variety of media formats (JPEG, RAW, Apple ProRAW, PSD, PNG, GIF, MP4, HEIF, etc)[3]

Reception

Pixelmator Pro was generally well-received by reviewers who praised its deep use of machine learning,[6] fully macOS-native design,[7] and relatively affordable one-time purchase compared to subscription software such as Adobe Photoshop.[8] Some reviewers criticized that some features are hard to find or hard to use.[8][9] It was awarded Apple's Mac App of the Year in 2018.[10]

Pixelmator Pro does not have support for panorama stitching.[11]

Purchase by Apple

On November 1, 2024, the Pixelmator Team announced that they were to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval.[12] Their site promises "There will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time." The acquisition was completed in February 2025.[13]

Version history

Version Codename Release date Notable changes Template:Reference column heading
1.0 Whirlwind November 29, 2017
  • Initial release
 [14]
1.1 Monsoon May 31, 2018
  • Added Touch Bar support
  • Added vector import/export support
  • Added SVG and HEIF support
  • Added slice tool
  • Added Tutorials
 [15][16]
1.2 Quicksilver October 18, 2018 [17][18]
1.3 Prism January 18, 2019
  • Added layer tagging, filters, and search
  • Added clip masks
 [19][20]
1.4 Hummingbird July 23, 2019 [21][22]
1.5 Avalon October 10, 2019 [23][24]
1.6 Magenta March 30, 2020
  • New color picker
  • Notifies users if a font is missing from the system
  • Performance improvements
  • Added WebP support
 [25][26]
1.7 Sequoia July 16, 2020
  • Added ML Super Resolution
  • Text can now be placed along paths, improving the ability to make rounded text
  • The canvas can now be freely rotated to any angle
 [4]
1.8 Lynx September 17, 2020 [27]
2.0 Junipero November 18, 2020 [28][29]
2.1 Coral June 29, 2021
  • Added ML Crop
  • Rewritten .PSD engine
 [30][27]
2.2 Carmel October 25, 2021 [31]
2.3 Abracadabra November 23, 2021
  • Added AI-powered Magic Background Eraser and Select Subject
  • Added Select and Mask tool
  • Added export to Motion
 [32][27]
2.4 Odesa April 12, 2022
  • Added color adjustments layers
  • Redesigned layers sidebar
  • Added new vector shapes
 [33]
3.0 Muse September 22, 2022
  • Added 200+ design templates and 16 editable mockups
  • Added AI-powered Smart Replace
 [34][5]
3.1 Fortuna November 2, 2022 [35]
3.2 Lumière December 6, 2022
  • Added video editing (with accompanying new templates)
  • Added support for MP4, MOV, and other video formats
  • Added ML-based deband
 [36][1][27]
3.3 Mosaic February 28, 2023
  • Added Remove Color feature
  • Added Shadow and Highlight Recovery
  • Added Stroke Styles
 [37][38]
3.4 Camelot September 11, 2023
  • Added advanced PDF support
  • Added Convert to PDF Shortcut
 [39]
3.5 Flare December 13, 2023 [40]
3.6 Archipelago May 23, 2024
  • Redesigned masking
  • AI background masks
  • Full masking compability
3.6.7 Archipelago Aug 20, 2024
  • Auto Straighten
  • Other Improvements and Fixes

Applescript

In 2020 Pixelmator Pro added the ability to leverage Apple's automation language 'AppleScript' to automate many tasks in version 1.8 (Lynx). This enabled simple and advanced automation activities such as image resize, crop, color adjustments, format change, moving layers around, and more advanced actions like removing background, Gaussian blur, text replacement, shadows, color replacement, etc.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Salman, Ali (2022-12-08). "Latest Pixelmator Pro Update Brings Support For Video Editing on the Mac" (in en-US). https://wccftech.com/latest-pixelmator-pro-update-bring-video-editing-support-to-the-mac/. 
  2. ↑ Zibreg, Christian (2018-05-31). "Pixelmator Pro gains HEIF export, web tools, Touch Bar support, smart adjustments & more" (in en-US). https://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/05/31/pixelmator-pro-gains-heif-export-web-tools-touch-bar-support-smart-adjustments-more/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Team, Pixelmator. "Tech Specs - Pixelmator Pro" (in en). https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/tech-specs/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Zibreg, Christian (2020-07-16). "Pixelmator Pro 1.7 adds text on a path, freeform canvas rotation & more" (in en-US). https://www.idownloadblog.com/2020/07/16/pixelmator-pro-1-7/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mendez, Andrew (2022-09-22). "Pixelmator Pro 3.0 arrives, adding new features, 200 templates, mockups and more" (in en-US). https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/22/pixelmator-pro-3-0-arrives-adding-new-features-200-templates-mockups-and-more/. 
  6. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro Review: Still a Powerful Bargin" (in en). 2018-01-23. https://www.tomsguide.com/us/pixelmator-pro,review-5077.html. 
  7. ↑ Simpson, Jayphen (2017-09-06). "Pixelmator Pro to Feature AI-Powered Photo Editing Features" (in en). https://petapixel.com/2017/09/06/pixelmator-pro-feature-ai-powered-photo-editing-features/. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Pixelmator Pro review: An affordable alternative for pro Photoshop users" (in en). https://www.macworld.com/article/230919/pixelmator-pro-review.html. 
  9. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro Review: Still a Powerful Bargin" (in en). 2018-01-23. https://www.tomsguide.com/us/pixelmator-pro,review-5077.html. 
  10. ↑ "Apple presents the best of 2018" (in en-US). https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/12/apple-presents-the-best-of-2018/. 
  11. ↑ "Affinity Photo vs Pixelmator Pro | Which is Better for Photographers and Why? | SLR Lounge". https://www.slrlounge.com/affinity-photo-vs-pixelmator-pro-which-is-better-for-photographers-and-why/. 
  12. ↑ Team, Pixelmator (2024-11-01). "A new home for Pixelmator" (in en). https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2024/11/01/a-new-home-for-pixelmator. 
  13. ↑ Julie Clover (2025-02-11). "Apple Completes Pixelmator Acquisition" (in en). https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/11/apple-completes-pixelmator-acquisition/. 
  14. ↑ "Pixelmator Team introduces Pixelmator Pro - Pixelmator Blog". https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2017/09/05/pixelmator-team-introduces-pixelmator-pro/. 
  15. ↑ "Pixelmator Team releases major update to Pixelmator Pro - Pixelmator Blog". https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2018/05/31/pixelmator-team-releases-major-update-to-pixelmator-pro/. 
  16. ↑ Zibreg, Christian (2018-05-31). "Pixelmator Pro gains HEIF export, web tools, Touch Bar support, smart adjustments & more" (in en-US). https://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/05/31/pixelmator-pro-gains-heif-export-web-tools-touch-bar-support-smart-adjustments-more/. 
  17. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 1.2 Quicksilver out now - Pixelmator Blog". https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2018/10/18/pixelmator-pro-1-2-quicksilver-out-now/. 
  18. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 1.2 upgrade adds macOS Mojave support, Core ML-based photo enhancement tool" (in en). 2018-10-18. https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/10/18/pixelmator-pro-12-upgrade-adds-macos-mojave-support-core-ml-based-photo-enhancement-tool. 
  19. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro gets another major update - Pixelmator Blog". https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2019/01/22/pixelmator-pro-gets-another-major-update/. 
  20. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro gets new layer tools, clipping masks, more in 'Prism' update" (in en). 2019-01-23. https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/01/23/pixelmator-pro-gets-new-layer-tools-clipping-masks-more-in-prism-update. 
  21. ↑ "Hands on: Pixelmator Pro 1.4 brings full image editing tools to Apple Photos" (in en). 2019-07-23. https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/07/23/hands-on-pixelmator-pro-14-brings-full-image-editing-tools-to-apple-photos. 
  22. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro updated with incredible new Photos extension - Pixelmator Blog". https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2019/07/23/pixelmator-pro-updated-with-incredible-new-photos-extension/. 
  23. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 1.5 Avalon now available - Pixelmator Blog". https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2019/10/10/pixelmator-pro-1-5-avalon-now-available/. 
  24. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro v1.5 adds support for Catalina, Sidecar, and the Mac Pro" (in en). 2020-08-31. https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/10/10/pixelmator-pro-v15-adds-support-for-catalina-sidecar-and-the-mac-pro. 
  25. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 1.6 Magenta now available" (in en). https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2020/03/30/pixelmator-pro-1-6-magenta-now-available/. 
  26. ↑ Team, Pixelmator. "Pixelmator Pro adds WebP support" (in en). https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2020/06/04/pixelmator-pro-adds-webp-support/. 
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 "What's New" (in en). https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/updates/. 
  28. ↑ Chin, Monica (2020-11-18). "Pixelmator Pro gets update for M1 Macs" (in en-US). https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/18/21573476/pixelmator-pro-update-arm-macs-big-sur-apple. 
  29. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 2.0 Launches With All-New Design and Native Apple M1 Support" (in en). 2020-11-18. https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/18/pixelmator-pro-2-0-new-design-native-apple-m1-support/. 
  30. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 2.1 Coral Brings AI-Driven Cropping, Quick Fill and Stroke With Brush Features, and More" (in en). 2021-06-29. https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/29/pixelmator-pro-2-1-coral-brings-ai-driven-cropping/. 
  31. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 2.2 Update Adds macOS Monterey Support, 28 Shortcuts Actions, New Split Comparison View, and More" (in en). 2021-10-26. https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/26/pixelmator-pro-2-2-monterey-support-28-shortcuts/. 
  32. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 2.3 released: New AI-powered Magic Background Eraser and Select Subject". https://www.dpreview.com/news/5522739387/pixelmator-pro-2-3-released-new-ai-powered-magic-background-eraser-and-select-subject. 
  33. ↑ "Huge Pixelmator Pro 2.4 gains a new-look Layers sidebar, new shapes, and more" (in en). 2022-04-12. https://www.imore.com/huge-pixelmator-pro-24-gains-new-look-layers-sidebar-new-shapes-and-more. 
  34. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 3.0 Released With Over 200 Design Templates and Mockups, More" (in en). 2022-09-22. https://www.iclarified.com/87504/pixelmator-pro-30-released-with-over-200-design-templates-and-mockups-more. 
  35. ↑ "New Pixelmator Pro 3.1 adds macOS Ventura and AVIF image support" (in en). 2022-11-02. https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/11/02/new-pixelmator-pro-31-adds-macos-ventura-and-avif-image-support. 
  36. ↑ "Pixelmator 3.2 released: Affordable Mac image editing app adds video editing". https://www.dpreview.com/news/8985965503/pixelmator-3-2-released-affordable-mac-image-editing-app-adds-video-editing. 
  37. ↑ Adorno, José (2023-02-28). "Pixelmator Pro 3.3 for Mac adds powerful new features" (in en-US). https://bgr.com/tech/pixelmator-pro-3-3-for-mac-adds-powerful-new-features/. 
  38. ↑ Gray, Jeremy (2023-02-28). "Pixelmator Pro Update Makes it Easier to Remove Color and Improve Photos" (in en). https://petapixel.com/2023/02/28/pixelmator-pro-update-makes-it-easier-to-remove-color-and-improve-photos/. 
  39. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 3.4 adds extensive PDF editing support including separating images and text into layers" (in en). 2023-09-11. https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/11/pixelmator-pro-34-adds-extensive-pdf-editing-support. 
  40. ↑ "Pixelmator Pro 3.5 update adds HDR image and video editing support" (in en). 2023-12-13. https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/12/13/pixelmator-pro-35-update-adds-hdr-image-and-video-editing-support. 



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