# Pixelmator Pro Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Pixelmator Pro the right Photo Editing solution for you? Explore 48 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/185948/Pixelmator-Pro-1-3-3-Prism/reviews --- Pixelmator Pro 4.8 (48) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/185948/Pixelmator-Pro-1-3-3-Prism/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Pixelmator Pro Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Dan H marketingTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I couldn't believe the price of Pixelmator, it offers all the features you need for graphic design, for an affordable one off payment.“ June 27, 2023 KT Keith T CEOMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The features I like and use the most are the graphics options, color optimization and color exchange, the vast number of ways you can use the fx and the endless possibilities with all the editing tools it has built into the software“ December 20, 2022 KT Keith T CEOMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “benefits of a Photoshop type graphics program without all the complexity that comes with learning Photoshop. “ December 20, 2022 VP Vincent P Retail InfluencerRetail, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The first few days i learned quickly how to use it as it is very intuitive, and tons of tutorials are available.“ May 10, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 48 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Scott B. President/Owner Retail Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It's not easy to fall in love with image editing software" June 7, 2022 5.0 Once you learn some of its features, you can create just about anything. While I have not edited pictures, the ability to edit and repurpose elements. We were able to recreate a sign with edits from a PNG of the original. It really helps create images for advertising and social media. Pros I am not a graphics processing person. Pixelmator is used to create composite pictures and advertising images. I love the way it can detect the subject of the image and cut it out of the background. It was able to replace backgrounds. Even in the most basic mode, I can create any image I need including signs, banners, and web-based graphics. Cons Pixelmator is so feature packed that it can get confusing for those of us who are not graphics professional. While the learning curve may not be as high as other programs, there is a learning curve. Alternatives considered [Acorn](https://www.capterra.com/p/191086/Acorn/)[Affinity Photo](https://www.capterra.com/p/228748/Affinity-Photo/)[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) Reason for choosing Pixelmator Pro The reviews of Pixelmator Pro made it sound great. When I downloaded the full-featured demonstration version, I was creating graphics immediately. It was everything the reviews said and more. When the demo version timed out, we paid for the license and continued. We now use it for all of our graphics needs. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop Elements](https://www.capterra.com/p/233260/Photoshop-Elements/)[Preview](https://www.capterra.com/p/210408/Preview/) We were looking for easier to use features at a better cost. Review Source DB Darlene B. author-entrepreneur Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Equivalent to Photoshop for a Reasonable Price" June 12, 2023 5.0 I do almost all my graphics on PIxelmator Pro, thought I do use Canva for quicker cut/paste creations and final rendering. I create book covers and detailed banners/graphics/ promotional materials for both our church and for my business using Pixelmator Pro. There are many features in Pixelmator Pro that I do not yet use. I learned a new one just yesterday as I had need--by finding the answer in a forum and applying that. I still would like to figure out how to do some filters, but I know there are many more features awaiting my learning them in Pixelmator Pro. Pros The functionability of the app. I can do (just about) anything graphic with Pixelmator Pro and it seems more intuitive than Photoshop. I use this app every day and enjoy creating graphics using Pixelmator Pro. I'm not an expert in design, but this app enables me to learn as I go. Also I appreciate that there are forums out there of other users, so if I have a question/problem I can usually find an answer/work-around. FInally, the best aspect is the one-time purchase rather than rental/membership. Cons I cannot edit vectors. I use Depositphotos, and many graphics images often are available as eps files. These cannot be edited with Pixelmator Pro and I haven't found a way to integrate these vectors into my workflow--for example, even using free convertors online does not enable them to be brought into Pixelmator Pro. I understand that the earlier Pixelmator did convert eps files. Another con is the feather/soft edge tool is not usable with objects. A mask is needed, but that is one-directional. Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Reason for choosing Pixelmator Pro The monthly membership aspect of Photoshop is cost-prohibitive for my business right now. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/)[Preview](https://www.capterra.com/p/210408/Preview/)[CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/) I heard about Pixelmator Pro on a forum when I was looking for a way to edit graphics more detailed than the MacOs Preview app and Powerpoint. Years ago I used CorelDraw, so I was familiar with graphics editing programs, but the Photoshop yearly membership was off-putting, and Corel was incompatible and outdated for my purposes. So I was making do with a less than optimum workflow until I found Pixelmator Pro. Review Source AP Anil P. Editor Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Creative Alliance Review " August 14, 2024 3.0 It is very useful for casually editing the photos and is time saving so it is a very handy software to use. Pros It has a simple interface and is easy to use on a Mac. Photo editing is simple and use of tools like removing the objects is very handy. It is budget friendly and the software response is very fast and smooth Cons Only limitation that we have encountered is the integration of wide range of plugins made by a third party companies which is in a very small scale. Switched from [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) It performs better than GIMP and interface is attractive. Review Source KT Keith T. CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pixelmator Pro" December 20, 2022 5.0 My overall experience with PIXELMATOR PRO is offers the features and. benefits of a Photoshop type graphics program without all the complexity that comes with learning Photoshop. Its been my go to graphics software for 10+ years Pros The features I like and use the most are the graphics options, color optimization and color exchange, the vast number of ways you can use the fx and the endless possibilities with all the editing tools it has built into the software Cons I have no Cons, the software has always served my needs. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Photoshop is a monthly cost and Pixelmator Pro is one time purchase Review Source DS Douglas S. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great alternative to Photoshop" April 10, 2023 5.0 My experience with Pixelmator Pro has been a positive and productive one. I am a one-person shop and the software meets all my graphic editing needs. I have been able to easy create and edit various projects from business cards, to logos, to graphic images. Pros Pixemator Pro is a great alternative for Photoshop and other similar products. It has an easy learning curve on all of its features. The available help and tutorials are extremely helpful and easy to follow. I also love that the software is native to the Mac OS operating system. Cons I cannot think of any cons for Pixelmator Pro. Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop Elements](https://www.capterra.com/p/233260/Photoshop-Elements/)[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Reason for choosing Pixelmator Pro I chose Pixelmator Pro over the Adobe products based upon price as the main factor and the ease of use for a secondary factor. Review Source Jason B. Customer Marketing Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lots of features for a very low price" February 13, 2020 5.0 Pixelmator Pro has been an excellent investment for my company. We work with outside agencies, so we didn't need the most expensive software for serious design work. We needed an easy to use image editor for quick changes, image cleanup, and simple editing and cropping. Pixelmator Pro gave us that and a lot more for a very low price. Seriously, this software can do 95% of what the highest end image editors can do, and the developers have added new features on a regular basis. If you are coming from another image editor, you'll have to push yourself to learn Pixelmator as the interface is different (but not worse) from other editors I have used. There's a great support community, and I've been able to learn the ropes quickly to turn out professional-looking images in no time. Pros Many features comparable to other image editing software. Developers are continually adding new features. Leverages Mac hardware and OS really well. Low price for such a full-featured product. Cons Still missing some key features compared to competing programs or software suites. Can't import/rasterize vector files. If you've used other image editing software, the learning curve can be pretty steep. Review Source Edgar G. Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Intuitive tool for graphic designers" July 24, 2023 5.0 It makes easy to design and edit photos for social media and other projects in a fast way. Pros Mac environment compatibility and intuitive interface. Cons It would be better to open all kind of projects from other design platforms. Review Source Eduardo G. Co-Propietario Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome design & photo editor tool!" May 1, 2019 5.0 Beyond the photo editing features Pixelmator Pro has everything! You can find a great UX a faster rendering techniques for special effects and the fx gallery simplifies the job. Pros It's a great alternative for basic photo editing! You can find a lot of useful tools and it has a great intelligence behind each one, when you interact with each tool the options adapts to clean the space and focus on your next move. It has great control so you'll find the layer panels, typography options and styles easily. Cons Although it has an amazing and intuitive UX, it’s very different from the previous Pixelmator version. Review Source Jonathan A. Attorney Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Pixelmator Pro" August 18, 2021 5.0 Excellent. It's the only graphics software that I use. Pros What drew me to Pixelmator Pro was how easy it was to use. I'm not a hard core graphics designer or anything but it gets the job done. I use it to create graphics mostly, as well as assets to be used in graphics. I've even used it to do floor layout, labels, designs for stamps and charts. Hence, it has a wide range of case uses. The application is feature rich, everything is labelled and right within reach. I love the tab feature which allows me to work on different projects at the same time all in one place. Cons Some features require the use of tutorials, but the learning curve is not steep but does take some patience and practice. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Steep learning curve. Review Source Stephen B. IT Manager Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Pixelmator Pro for the Everyday User" December 12, 2019 5.0 Pixelmator Pro is my go to tool for editing photos and making graphics. It is easy to use and now that it uses Apple's Metal, it can do a lot of the initial leg work when it comes to editing, for you! Pixelmator Pro has great use of layers, editing of colors, and cropping images. Pros Compared to other pro level photo editing tools, Pixelmator is a powerful tool and super easy to use! Cons For the money, Pixelmator Pro has all of the main features you may need, but it doesn't have the same depth of resources (built in presets) that other high end photo editing tools have. Reason for choosing Pixelmator Pro Much easier to use! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer marketing Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Pixelmator helps me bring my visions to life. For a great price!!" June 27, 2023 5.0 Pros I couldn't believe the price of Pixelmator, it offers all the features you need for graphic design, for an affordable one off payment.I've recently be able to integrate my Wacom with it too. Amazing 5\* Cons Photo editing isn't incredibly intuitive, but it does the job. Review Source DD Daniel D. owner E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great photoshop alternative for regular humans" October 25, 2022 5.0 Very powerful yet simple. Pros All the important features of PhotoShop in a non-subscription software.Very easy to use.Great tutorials on the web Cons Like Photoshop, you need to understand how to create great looking designs.Unlike online tools like Canvas, you need to have an eye for what looks good to create good looking designs. Review Source FF Florentin F. Website-Creator Photography Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Tolle Bildbearbeitungsapp" November 10, 2022 4.0 Pros Auf dem iPad ist Pixelmator perfekt und auch Pixelmator Photo. Cons Leider gibt es in Pixelmator Photo noch nicht genug Einstellungen. Review Source BT Becky T. HR Mgr Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Economical options for light users and beginners " March 28, 2022 5.0 Pros Price point is hard to beat for the capabilities. Easier to learn than comparable apps. Cons No windows version. iPad is great but would like to use on Surface. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) The cost vs capabilities Review Source AR Alejandro R. Technician Chemicals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Nice app for mac" July 23, 2021 4.0 I only use it for editing images for scientific papers or student thesis. Its great for that because its simple to use and cheap. Pros If you need some simple image editor this is for you. It have really similar capacities as other editor that are way more expensive. In adittion to that, you only have to make one payment and don't have to pay a subscription. Cons Pixelmator only have cons when you're heading to a more professional field. It's features pale against the classic professional softwares and definitely have to change to a better software. Review Source GW Greg W. Pastor Religious Institutions Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "So powerful" September 27, 2019 5.0 My experience is that it works fast and looks great and it’s cheap (compared to other solutions). Pros Love the features and how quick I can get things done. I’ve never been great with photoshop but this lets me do everything I wanted to. Cons The tools aren’t as intuitive to use as I’d like. I had to watch some tutorial vids on YouTube to do the things I wanted but now I’m great at it. Review Source MR Marco R. Principal Solutions Engineer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the greatest Photoshop Alternatives, at a fraction of the price." February 15, 2025 5.0 I use it extensively every time I need to retouch a photo, or an image. Great set of function, especially considering the price. Since I adopted it two years ago, I never missed Photoshop. Pros Price/Features ratio, constantly update, very precise, action rich, great photoshop alternative. Cons Some functions could be more intuitive, for example subject selection is not always precise. Lacks functions like emboss, although they are achievable by combining other functions. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) License was owned by my previous employer Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Pixelmator Pro Gets Amazing Results" December 27, 2021 5.0 Overall, the experience with Pixelmator Pro has been extremely positive. It is currently my go-to software for photo and image editing. With the super-resolution feature, I can be sure that my images will print at premium quality and that enlarging the photo will not result in blurriness. Pros Pixelmator Pro is simple and easy to use, with amazing functionality. The super-resolution feature is a game-changer and allows for resizing images without loss of quality or a pixelated look. There are several awesome presets to choose from, and the graph where you can change or saturate only certain colors in an image is truly amazing. Another game-changing feature is the ability to add text that will not get blurry at larger sizes. There is the ability to export in .PNG and switch from .JPEG to .PNG which is really helpful. Cons Pixelmator Pro is amazing, however there are certain aspects of using the software that are frustrating. There is no native way to add highlighted text to images without creating workarounds. Since highlighted text is critical to everything from creating YouTube thumbnails, posters, invitations and graphic art, etc, this is a really frustrating aspect of using the software. There also is a very annoying glitch / bug, where anytime you want to edit text, you need to minimize the window in order for the text to edit properly. Hopefully this will be resolved soon. Other than that, my experience using Pixelmator Pro has been very positive. Alternatives considered [Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/) Review Source VP Vincent P. Retail Influencer Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An unmissable tool for your creativity" May 10, 2022 4.0 After searching for alternatives to expensive softwares i stumbled on Pixelmator and discovered this software offers the same features as all the major "classic design softwares". The first few days i learned quickly how to use it as it is very intuitive, and tons of tutorials are available. For quick photo editing, and even to create new layouts, or anything visual, Pixelmator has become an unmissable tool in my creative arsenal. Pros The quick colour selection is truly accurate, and the pallet of tools is extremely wide. It offers tons of different possibilities to edit a picture or create a new visual in a few minutes. Cons The brushes require a little bit of training if you only use a mousepad, but other than that nothing too complicated. Alternatives considered [Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer editor Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Validissima alternativa a software ben più noti, sopratutto se si cerca un prodotto più MacOS style" July 10, 2023 5.0 ho voluto provare questo software per vedere quali fossero delle alternative interessanti a Photoshop.Tralasciando l'acquisto singolo che è un toccasana, posso ritenermi abbastanza soddisfatto dell'acquisto.Ogni tanto lo utilizzo per la funzione ML Super Resolution, veramente molto comoda e immediata. Pros Interfaccia molto integrata nel SO, acquisto singolo e non ricorrente, azioni rapide con il tasto destro Cons la gestione di alcuni strumenti come la selezione colore o la gestione dei singoli strumenti che di default è posizionata a sinistra.capisco il voler offrire un'identità al software diversa dalla concorrenza, ma la curva d'apprendimento per gesti spesso automatici, potrebbe essere ridotta se si assottigliassero queste differenze. Review Source CH Cyiza H. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best and advanced photo editing software for Mac and iPhone users." June 16, 2022 5.0 Good experience exceeding my expectations. Pros Intuitive interface especially in updated Pixelmator Pro Odasa version. This version has undergone some retouching that makes the whole software superior to Photoshop in any way possible. The app is super fast, high quality with minimal steps to achieve high quality edited photos or graphics. I's well integrated with other Apple applications or OS to work together smoothly. Fairly priced too with one time fee unlike Adobe apps that will keep weakening your pocket. Cons Doesn't support other operating systems except MacOS, iOS and iPadOS. Review Source BB Bohumil B. Commercial Executive Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great value for money" November 16, 2023 5.0 Incredible value for the money and the software is really powerful. Pros All the features are not too far from what you can do with other much more expensive softwares. Cons I wish tutorials have been even more accesible. Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Copywriter Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Purchased Myself To Make My Work Life Easier" February 27, 2020 5.0 I purchased the upgrade from the original to receive the new layer and attached editing tabs to make editing even easier than it was before. I'm happy I did. Pixelmator got even easier to use and additional effects like ML enhanced resolution even add to the value of this program. Stellar purchase. Pros As one who creates viral content, full of text and images, it is essential that I have a powerful yet quick to use photo editor. Upon investing in the original Pixelmator, I was impressed with the Layer levels and attached toolbar in the pro version of the app. Like the original, Pixelmator Pro is easily my most used image-creation and editing app when putting content together in Wordpress. I'm able to resize, scale, add layers of UI effects, add text, and finally export in a matter of seconds or minutes. Cons With all the benefits that the Pro version of Pixelmator has to offer, I am seldomly annoyed by the selection and deselect element tool. Even if I have switched to another tool, I am forced to go back to the selection tool, only to deselect the current element before moving on. Also, some tools create different intended effects on a task that has to be split up into several pieces due to other pieces intruding on the piece in question. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Happiness Engineer Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bye bye Photoshop. Hellooooo Pixelmator" October 4, 2019 5.0 Honestly, a joy. If you're looking for an alternative to Photoshop, Pixelmator is a no brainer. Pros Pixelmator is functional across macOS and iOS. It has most of the functionality of photoshop (at a serious fraction of the cost) but retains accessible and easy access to tools and discoverability. Cons Pixelmator Pro is a Pro app, so this is almost a moot point however the UI could be a little more accessible and discoverable. Some tools are offer the same functionality in Pro and the consumer version however are much more difficult to operate in Pro. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hands down the best image editing software on the market" March 13, 2021 5.0 Everyone should have this image editor in their toolkit, at the price point, there's no reason not to. Pros The price point and the vast array of features make this software the best image editing tool on the market, even better than Photoshop! Cons Nothing. I love everything about Pixelmator. 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