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Pixelmator Pro

Graphics editor for Mac developed by Apple From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pixelmator Pro
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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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