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Pixelmator Pro

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Spec sheet

Purpose
Pixelmator Pro is an image editing and graphic creation app for Mac and iPad.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Integrations
Apple lists Photos app editing, Universal Clipboard, Universal Control and syncing edits between Mac and iPad among its ecosystem features.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Privacy
Apple says Pixelmator Pro analytics can include usage, document, device and performance information, and users can opt out of certain analytics collection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Support
Apple provides separate Pixelmator Pro user guides for Mac and iPad.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com
AI features
Built-in tools include Super Resolution, background removal, Deband, Auto Enhance and Auto Crop.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
AI retouching
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Cloud sync
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Design
It includes vector drawing tools, Smart Shapes, typography tools, templates and mockups.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
File support
Pixelmator Pro supports raster, vector, video and photo files, including more than 750 RAW formats.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Internet and account
An Apple Account and internet connection are required to subscribe to Apple Creator Studio, and some features require internet access.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
iPad input
The iPad version supports Multi-Touch and Apple Pencil, including pressure sensitivity.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Layer editing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Masking tools
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Notable limitation
Apple says the one-time purchase is available for Mac, while the Apple Creator Studio version includes access to the Warp Tool.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Photo editing
It supports RAW photo editing, color adjustments, masking, retouching and nondestructive layer editing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Platform
multi-platformRead 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Privacy identifiers
Apple says Pixelmator Pro analytics are stored against rotating random identifiers that are not associated with the user's Apple Account.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
RAW photo support
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
System requirements
Pixelmator Pro requires macOS 26 or iPadOS 26, and the iPad version requires an iPad with an M1 chip or later, iPad (A16), or iPad mini (A17 Pro).Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Third-party features
Some Apple Creator Studio features powered by Google Cloud are identified as third-party features, and Apple says users control when they use them.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com

Plans and prices

Pixelmator Pro for Mac $49.99 a month Mac version · One-time purchase Read 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Apple Creator Studio $12.99 a month $12.99 per month after a 30-day free trial Pixelmator Pro included with Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro and other creative apps · subscription required for Pixelmator Pro on iPad Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Apple Creator Studio Education $2.99 a month billed monthly For verified college students and educators · Includes Pixelmator Pro Read 20 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Apple Creator Studio for students and educators $2.99 a month $2.99 per month Student and educator subscription to Apple Creator Studio Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Apple Creator Studio for students and educators $29.99 a year $29.99 per year Student and educator subscription to Apple Creator Studio Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Pixelmator Pro for Mac $49.99, paid once One-time purchase Mac only · does not include the Apple Creator Studio version's Warp Tool Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Apple Creator Studio $129 a year $129 per year after a 30-day free trial Pixelmator Pro included with Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro and other creative apps · subscription required for Pixelmator Pro on iPad Read 7 Oct 2026 · apple.com

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