Pixelmator Pro

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

Pixelmator Pro

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

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

More information Version, Codename ...
Version Codename Release Date Notable Changes Ref(s)
1.0 Whirlwind November 29, 2017
  • Initial release
[15]
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
[16][17]
1.2 Quicksilver October 18, 2018 [18][19]
1.3 Prism January 18, 2019
  • Added layer tagging, filters, and search
  • Added clip masks
[20][21]
1.4 Hummingbird July 23, 2019 [22][23]
1.5 Avalon October 10, 2019 [24][25]
1.6 Magenta March 30, 2020
  • New color picker
  • Notifies users if a font is missing from the system
  • Performance improvements
  • Added WebP support
[26][27]
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
[5]
1.8 Lynx September 17, 2020 [28]
2.0 Junipero November 18, 2020 [29][30]
2.1 Coral June 29, 2021
  • Added ML Crop
  • Rewritten .PSD engine
[31][28]
2.2 Carmel October 25, 2021 [32]
2.3 Abracadabra November 23, 2021
  • Added AI-powered Magic Background Eraser and Select Subject
  • Added Select and Mask tool
  • Added export to Motion
[33][28]
2.4 Odesa April 12, 2022
  • Added color adjustments layers
  • Redesigned layers sidebar
  • Added new vector shapes
[34]
3.0 Muse September 22, 2022
  • Added 200+ design templates and 16 editable mockups
  • Added AI-powered Smart Replace
[35][6]
3.1 Fortuna November 2, 2022 [36]
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
[37][1][28]
3.3 Mosaic February 28, 2023
  • Added Remove Color feature
  • Added Shadow and Highlight Recovery
  • Added Stroke Styles
[38][39]
3.4 Camelot September 11, 2023
  • Added advanced PDF support
  • Added Convert to PDF Shortcut
[40]
3.5 Flare December 13, 2023 [41]
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
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