Pixelmator Pro
Graphics editor for Mac developed by Pixelmator Team From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pixelmator Pro is a photo, video,[1] and vector[2] graphic editor developed by Pixelmator Team 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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Developer(s) | Pixelmator Team |
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Initial release | November 29, 2017 |
Stable release | 3.6.16 (Archipelago)
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Written in | Swift |
Operating system | macOS |
Predecessor | Pixelmator Classic |
Type | Graphics software |
License | Proprietary |
Website | www |
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]
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]
Version History
Version | Codename | Release Date | Notable Changes | Ref(s) |
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1.0 | Whirlwind | November 29, 2017 |
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1.1 | Monsoon | May 31, 2018 | [16][17] | |
1.2 | Quicksilver | October 18, 2018 |
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[18][19] |
1.3 | Prism | January 18, 2019 |
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[20][21] |
1.4 | Hummingbird | July 23, 2019 |
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[22][23] |
1.5 | Avalon | October 10, 2019 |
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[24][25] |
1.6 | Magenta | March 30, 2020 |
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[26][27] |
1.7 | Sequoia | July 16, 2020 |
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[5] |
1.8 | Lynx | September 17, 2020 |
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[28] |
2.0 | Junipero | November 18, 2020 |
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[29][30] |
2.1 | Coral | June 29, 2021 |
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[31][28] |
2.2 | Carmel | October 25, 2021 |
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[32] |
2.3 | Abracadabra | November 23, 2021 |
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[33][28] |
2.4 | Odesa | April 12, 2022 |
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[34] |
3.0 | Muse | September 22, 2022 |
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[35][6] |
3.1 | Fortuna | November 2, 2022 |
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[36] |
3.2 | Lumière | December 6, 2022 | [37][1][28] | |
3.3 | Mosaic | February 28, 2023 |
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3.4 | Camelot | September 11, 2023 |
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[40] |
3.5 | Flare | December 13, 2023 |
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3.6 | Archipelago | May 23, 2024 |
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3.6.7 | Archipelago | Aug 20, 2024 |
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See also
References
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