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Pixelmator Pro
Graphics editor for Mac developed by Apple From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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] They are based in Vilnius, Lithuania. [4]
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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[5] and Smart Replace[6]
- 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,[7] fully macOS-native design,[8] and relatively affordable one-time purchase compared to subscription software such as Adobe Photoshop.[9] Some reviewers criticized that some features hard to find or hard to use.[9][10] It was awarded Apple's Mac App of the Year in 2018.[11]
Pixelmator Pro does not have support for panorama stitching.[12]
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Purchase by Apple
On November 1, 2024, the Pixelmator Team announced that they were to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval.[13] 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.[14]
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