Edit photos, create graphics, and retouch images with ML-powered tools designed exclusively for Mac.
Each app below addresses a specific gap in Pixelmator Pro's offering. We picked them based on real user review patterns and feature differentiation.
Adobe Photoshop is the most widely used professional image editor, supporting layers, masking, retouching, compositing, and print-ready CMYK workflows. Available on Mac, Windows, and iPad.
Explore Adobe Photoshop data →Affinity Photo 2 is a professional-grade photo editor with full CMYK support, RAW editing, focus stacking, HDR merging, and advanced retouching tools. One-time purchase on Mac, Windows, and iPad.
Explore Affinity Photo 2 data →Darkroom is a non-destructive photo editor with RAW support, custom filters, batch editing, and a polished mobile-first interface. It integrates with Photos and Files.
Explore Darkroom data →GIMP is a free, open-source image editor available on Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports layers, masks, scripting, and a wide range of plugins.
Explore GIMP data →Photomator is the photography companion app from Pixelmator, focused on photo editing rather than graphic creation. It features ML-powered automatic adjustments and deep Photos library integration.
Explore Photomator data →Sketch is a vector-focused design tool for Mac, primarily used for UI/UX design, icon creation, and digital asset production. It is not a photo editor but overlaps for graphic design workflows.
Explore Sketch data →Pixelmator Pro is highly regarded among Mac users who want a powerful Photoshop alternative without a subscription, offering deep macOS integration and ML-based editing features.
Yes. Apple acquired Pixelmator in 2024. The app remains available on the Mac App Store, but its long-term roadmap under Apple has not been publicly detailed.
Pixelmator Pro added CMYK support in recent versions, though some users report it is less robust than the CMYK workflows in Adobe Photoshop or Affinity Photo.
Yes. Pixelmator Pro is sold as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store with no subscription required.
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