Pixelmator Pro

Pixelmator Pro is a photo, video, and vector 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. They are based in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Features

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

Reception

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

Pixelmator Pro does not have support for panorama stitching.

Purchase by Apple

On November 1, 2024, the Pixelmator Team announced that they were to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval. 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.

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