# 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.

## 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.

## Version History

| Version | Codename | Release Date | Notable Changes |
| 1.0 | Whirlwind | November 29, 2017 | Initial release |
| 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 |
| 1.2 | Quicksilver | October 18, 2018 | Added ML Enhance Batch processing with Automator Added light appearance Supports macOS Mojave |
| 1.3 | Prism | January 18, 2019 | Added layer tagging, filters, and search Added clip masks |
| 1.4 | Hummingbird | July 23, 2019 | Added extension for Apple Photos |
| 1.5 | Avalon | October 10, 2019 | Supports macOS Catalina Added Sidecar support Added ML Noise Removal Performance improvements |
| 1.6 | Magenta | March 30, 2020 | New color picker Notifies users if a font is missing from the system Performance improvements Added WebP support |
| 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 |
| 1.8 | Lynx | September 17, 2020 | Added automation with AppleScript |
| 2.0 | Junipero | November 18, 2020 | All-new design Support for macOS Big Sur and Apple silicon Macs Added ML Super |
| 2.1 | Coral | June 29, 2021 | Added ML Crop Rewritten .PSD engine |
| 2.2 | Carmel | October 25, 2021 | Supports macOS Monterey Supports Shortcuts |
| 2.3 | Abracadabra | November 23, 2021 | Added AI-powered Magic Background Eraser and Select Subject Added Select and Mask tool Added export to Motion |
| 2.4 | Odesa | April 12, 2022 | Added color adjustments layers Redesigned layers sidebar Added new vector shapes |
| 3.0 | Muse | September 22, 2022 | Added 200+ design templates and 16 editable mockups Added AI-powered Smart Replace |
| 3.1 | Fortuna | November 2, 2022 | Supports macOS Ventura Added AVIF support |
| 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 |
| 3.3 | Mosaic | February 28, 2023 | Added Remove Color feature Added Shadow and Highlight Recovery Added Stroke Styles |
| 3.4 | Camelot | September 11, 2023 | Added advanced PDF support Added Convert to PDF Shortcut |
| 3.5 | Flare | December 13, 2023 | Full HDR support Full macOS Sonoma support |
| 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 |