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- At a glance
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- $9.99
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- Photo & Video
- Graphics & Design
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| Family Sharing | Yes | Unknown | App Store | Store published |
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- Price: $9.99
Ratings & reviews
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5/5What a great option for those of us on older IPads…
I recently purchased Pixelmator. And let me tell you, this app has been a dream come true! I currently run 4 IPad Air 2’s in my music, film and graphic studio. And there just is not many options out there for those of us running older IPads to edit decently, without having to pay monthly fees, which I have always refused to do on any software! The more I learn how to do on this software, the better and better it appears to be for all of your basic and even some more advanced features! For the price, to features ratio, you simply cannot go wrong. There are ways to do almost everything basic you need to do. Some of the things are a different way than you may be used to. But it all works in the end. After spending about 8 hours so far on the software, I can say, I am very happy with my purchase. The only issue, was how hard this software was to find initially when I was searching options for my situation. Not enough people talk about this software in reviews or articles. I am very happy I discovered Pixelmator!
RealDD801 · 31 Jul 2026
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4/5Had it Forever
My last review has changed after some discussion with the team. But a few things remain to be seen before this rating becomes 5 stars for me. I found out that I can simply revert my file manager from recent projects to files and photos. This made me feel much better navigating thru my projects. So that bumped up my rating. I would still like to see a “less IOS User Interface”. When you tap a layer and get that pop-up window that you have to painstakingly tap thru to get to the tool you are looking for that happens to be at the very end in the list, that could be reworked. It really slows down the speed of a project. I would like to see a full list of the tools appear upon taping a layer. Kinda like a right click on a desktop. Another great thing to see would be some form of perspective tool like the one native to Apple’s photos app. Again, as the title states, I have had this photo editing app forever. Its been awesome, and it’s an extremely powerful photo editing app. And there will always be room for improvement and opinions on what will make it better. But hopefully we can see some changes I’ve offered to them, and then I can return here singing their praises.
APPLES-4-IPODS · 31 Jul 2026
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4/5Great app with one glaring omission
I’m still feeling my way around this app and it seems to have everything I could need except the ability to mask. This is an essential part of my workflow so it’s quite the handicap to be without it. There is an erase tool but that is destructive to the image so not a great workaround. Masking in this app has been discussed for a long time on the forums but there hasn’t been a definitive answer from the developers as to whether this is a realistic expection or it just can’t be done. Both Lightroom and Art Studio Pro have pretty robust masking on the iPad and iPhone. Masking would make this a 5-star app without a doubt.
Steven Dempsey · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Best All Around App For Creators
This app can replace so many of the single tool apps that nickel and dime you for subscriptions. This app replaced Canva, Photoshop and their sister app (Photomator) can replace Lightroom. It works so well on Macs, integrating with your photos in a similar layout to the photos app so finding photos is a breeze. If you’re a professional photographer and need heavy lifting, I would probably still be stuck with Adobe. But if you’re someone who likes to creator some photo art on their spare time and put content out there for creating, then this app is the one for you. Break free of being stuck with the subscription nightmare that we live in and get this. It’s far easier to learn than Adobe apps and the workflow is smoother. My apps are now Final Cut X for video, Pixelmator for editing and Photomator as Lightroom. Now I need to find a good sound editing app and I’m all set to make videos out constantly paying $100/month in subscriptions. I hope this app doesn’t go towards a subscription model and just has you pay for major updates that you can opt out of if you don’t need. I have definitely recommended this app to other creator friends.
drewmf33x · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Like cameras, the best image editor is the one you have with you !
I’ve been using Pixelmator on iOS since before Photoshop on iOS even existed. While waiting to buy the new iPhone 6S on launch day, my client called me in a frantic about a mistake on her mock-up she would be showing her customer in minutes. A passionate Apple Store employee recommended I try Pixelmator instead of losing my place in line, and after emailing my client from line outside the Apple Store just minutes later, Pixelmator quickly replaced my Mac as my primary brainstorming/mock-up tool. Like cameras, the best image editor is the one you have with you! I can’t say enough good things about the Pixelmator team and their dedication to making the best mobile raster image editor over the years, and wish them boundless success as they are brought into the Apple family of exemplary mobile tools.
tungsten2k · 31 Jul 2026
Privacy & accessibility
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Accessibility
- Dark Interface — SUPPORTED Store published
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Versions
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3.0.10
Pixelmator 3.0.10 improves document opening speed and adds several stability improvements and fixes. • You can now open documents up to 2x faster compared to previous versions. • Closing documents would sometimes make Pixelmator stop responding. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes stop responding after launch. Fixed. • In some cases, Pixelmator would stop working when switching back from a different app or reopening it after it was running in the background. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes stop responding when trying to access the Clipboard. Fixed. • Deleting a layer would sometimes make Pixelmator quit unexpectedly. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when saving changes automatically. Fixed. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.0.11
Pixelmator 3.0.11 has been updated to launch more quickly and includes a few stability improvements and fixes. • Pixelmator will now launch even faster compared to previous versions. • Image thumbnails in the Recent Files & Photos browser would sometimes be displayed incorrectly. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when applying effects. Fixed. • Pixelmator would consume an excessive amount of memory when working with many documents in succession. Fixed. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.0.12
Pixelmator 3.0.12 fixes an issue that caused the app to quit unexpectedly when using the Distort tools. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.0.6
Pixelmator 3.0.6 brings increased stability and adds a few other improvements and fixes. • Adjusting color opacity in the Edit Color Fill mode will now display the opacity percentage. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when loading file or image thumbnails in the Recent Files & Photos browser. Fixed. • In some cases, Pixelmator would quit unexpectedly upon completing the selection using the Color Selection tool. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when using the Color Fill tool. Fixed. • Exporting documents to Adobe Photoshop file format with text layers that had a line spacing of 0.5 would make Pixelmator quit unexpectedly. Fixed. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.0.7
Pixelmator 3.0.7 brings a few stability improvements and other small fixes. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.0.8
Pixelmator 3.0.8 brings a few stability improvements and other small fixes. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.0.9
Pixelmator 3.0.9 brings a few stability improvements and other small fixes. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1
Pixelmator 3.1 adds full support for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, introduces a redesigned color picker, improves the speed of the Select Subject feature, and adds a few smaller fixes. • Pixelmator is now fully compatible with the new iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. • The color picker in Pixelmator has been redesigned with a fresh new look and now offers an easy way to access the native color picker on iPhone and iPad. • With the native color picker support, you can now easily enter or copy color codes, pick colors from anywhere on your device, and use your saved color swatches across different apps. • Select subjects in your images even faster with improved Select Subject performance. • It is now possible to open very large documents that exceed the document size limit in Pixelmator. Note that Pixelmator may behave unexpectedly if you choose to do that. • Text layers would appear gray when reducing their opacity to near 0%. Fixed. • When changing the opacity or size of the Retouch, Brush, or Distort tools, Pixelmator would sometimes display incorrect values. Fixed. • Sometimes it would not be possible to change the text size using keyboard shortcuts. Fixed. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.1
Pixelmator 3.1 adds full support for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, introduces a redesigned color picker, improves the speed of the Select Subject feature, and adds a few smaller fixes. • Pixelmator is now fully compatible with the new iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. • The color picker in Pixelmator has been redesigned with a fresh new look and now offers an easy way to access the native color picker on iPhone and iPad. • With the native color picker support, you can now easily enter or copy color codes, pick colors from anywhere on your device, and use your saved color swatches across different apps. • Select subjects in your images even faster with improved Select Subject performance. • It is now possible to open very large documents that exceed the document size limit in Pixelmator. Note that Pixelmator may behave unexpectedly if you choose to do that. • Text layers would appear gray when reducing their opacity to near 0%. Fixed. • When changing the opacity or size of the Retouch, Brush, or Distort tools, Pixelmator would sometimes display incorrect values. Fixed. • Sometimes it would not be possible to change the text size using keyboard shortcuts. Fixed. Fixes in Version 3.1.1 • Pixelmator would sometimes use an excessive amount of memory when using the Selection and Effect tools, or when cutting and pasting layers. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when reopening existing documents. Fixed. • Importing documents from the Files app or third-party cloud storage apps would sometimes make Pixelmator quit unexpectedly. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when pasting onto the canvas. Fixed. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.10
Pixelmator 3.1.10 addresses an issue where the app would quit unexpectedly after selecting a brush or eraser preset in certain workflows. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.11
Pixelmator 3.1.11 fixes an issue where the Pixelmator Photos extension wouldn't work on certain devices. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.12
Pixelmator 3.1.12 adds a few small fixes and stability improvements. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.13
This update includes an important announcement regarding Pixelmator.
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3.1.14
This update contains bug fixes and improvements.
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3.1.15
This update contains bug fixes and improvements.
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3.1.16
This update contains bug fixes and improvements.
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3.1.17
· 28 Jan 2026
This update contains bug fixes and improvements.
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3.1.2
Pixelmator 3.1 adds full support for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, introduces a redesigned color picker, improves the speed of the Select Subject feature, and adds a few smaller fixes. • Pixelmator is now fully compatible with the new iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. • The color picker in Pixelmator has been redesigned with a fresh new look and now offers an easy way to access the native color picker on iPhone and iPad. • With the native color picker support, you can now easily enter or copy color codes, pick colors from anywhere on your device, and use your saved color swatches across different apps. • Select subjects in your images even faster with improved Select Subject performance. • It is now possible to open very large documents that exceed the document size limit in Pixelmator. Note that Pixelmator may behave unexpectedly if you choose to do that. • Text layers would appear gray when reducing their opacity to near 0%. Fixed. • When changing the opacity or size of the Retouch, Brush, or Distort tools, Pixelmator would sometimes display incorrect values. Fixed. • Sometimes it would not be possible to change the text size using keyboard shortcuts. Fixed. Fixes in Version 3.1.1 • Pixelmator would sometimes use an excessive amount of memory when using the Selection and Effect tools, or when cutting and pasting layers. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when reopening existing documents. Fixed. • Importing documents from the Files app or third-party cloud storage apps would sometimes make Pixelmator quit unexpectedly. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when pasting onto the canvas. Fixed. Improvements and Fixes in Version 3.1.2 • Enjoy a newly redesigned Add Layer menu. • Inserting photos as layers from the Photos browser would not work correctly. Fixed. • It would not be possible to use the native eyedropper on iPhone and iPad when working with the Paint or Color Fill tools. Fixed. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.3
Pixelmator 3.1.3 fixes an issue with PNG images losing transparency when opening or importing them from Photos. This update also addresses an issue where Trackpad users were unable to use the Paste option. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.4
Pixelmator 3.1.4 fixes an issue of the system color picker not working when adjusting the Fill or Stroke colors using the Style tool. This update also addresses an issue that would sometimes make Pixelmator quit unexpectedly when moving or transforming layers. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.5
Pixelmator 3.1.5 brings significant improvements to document opening and saving, and adds a few other fixes. • The file browser framework has been completely redesigned to improve the image opening and saving experience. • The device screen would sometimes go black when switching back to Pixelmator from other apps. Fixed. • Documents would sometimes close unexpectedly when changing the text size using keyboard shortcuts. Fixed. • Pixelmator would sometimes quit unexpectedly when opening the color picker. Fixed. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.6
Pixelmator 3.1.6 adds stability improvements and brings a few other smaller fixes. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.7
Pixelmator 3.1.7 addresses specific rare issues where the app becomes unresponsive when closing documents or quits unexpectedly when using the Crop tool. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.8
Pixelmator 3.1.8 adds stability improvements and brings a few other smaller fixes. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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3.1.9
Pixelmator 3.1.9 adds a few small fixes and stability improvements. Have any feedback about this update or Pixelmator in general? Let us know at [email protected]!
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- 31 Jul 2026
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