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Pixelmator Pro
Professional image editing for Mac
As of 30 August 2026, Pixelmator Pro starts at $49.99/one-time. Pixelmator Pro is a powerful, beautiful, and easy-to-use image editor designed exclusively for Mac. Softwr lists it under Photography. Pixelmator Pro is made by Pixelmator Team, launched in 2007, available on macOS.
Overview
What Pixelmator Pro does
Pixelmator Pro is a powerful, beautiful, and easy-to-use image editor designed exclusively for Mac. It features advanced machine learning-powered tools for photo editing, graphic design, and digital art.
What people use it for
- Photo editing
- Graphic design
- Digital art
- Image retouching
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Where it falls short
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- macOS only - no Windows, iPad, or mobile support
- Less comprehensive feature set compared to Photoshop
- Smaller community and fewer third-party plugins than Photoshop
- Less suitable for professional print workflows compared to industry standards
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Capabilities
Features
ML-powered editing
Non-destructive editing
RAW support
Layer styles
Color adjustments
Photos app
Integration with Photos app
iCloud
Integration with iCloud
Apple Silicon optimization
Integration with Apple Silicon optimization
Sandboxed app
Sandboxed app security feature
No data collection
No data collection security feature
Mac support
Available on mac
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Questions people ask
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Does Pixelmator Pro work offline?
Yes. Pixelmator Pro is a standalone macOS application that works entirely offline with no subscription or cloud connectivity required.
SourceWhat is the price for Pixelmator Pro?
Pixelmator Pro costs $49.99 as a one-time purchase with perpetual license, not a subscription.
SourceDoes Pixelmator Pro support AI-powered editing?
Yes. Pixelmator Pro includes ML-powered features like automatic background removal, smart color adjustments, and ML-based auto-enhancement of photos.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Pixelmator Pro
- Company
- Pixelmator Team
- Based in
- Vilnius, Lithuania
Timeline
Pixelmator Pro over time
- Founded2007-01-01
Pixelmator founded
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