New 'Pixelmator Pro' Photo Editing App Launching November 29 for $59

Earlier this year, the team behind the popular Pixelmator photo editing app for iOS and Mac announced plans to unveil a new pro-level Mac app, Pixelmator Pro.

At the time the app was announced in September, the Pixelmator team had not provided a release date, but today announced that the new software will be coming on November 29.

Pixelmator Pro features a reimagined editing workflow with simplified editing tools and intelligent image editing features powered by machine learning. It uses a single-window interface and has been built from the ground up for the Mac.

The software uses the new Core ML framework built into macOS High Sierra to power a range of features like automatic horizon detection, a faster and smarter quick selection tool, and an improved repair tool for effortlessly removing objects from photos.

Nondestructive color adjustment tools are available for editing the colors in photos, and there are tools for easily resizing and rearranging layers, plus there's an entirely new painting engine and dynamic paint blending technology powered by Metal 2.

When it launches on November 29, Pixelmator Pro will be priced at $59, a special introductory price. The Pixelmator team plans to raise the price eventually as new updates and features are added, with the intended price for the software set at $99. As with the current Pixelmator app, Pixelmator Pro will be a one-time purchase and updates will be provided to customers for free.

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macintoshmac

11 months ago

One time... yeah... until they bring on top of Pro the Ultimate version.. I really don’t get why new app unless you want to cash out old customers. Then at least you could be frank about it.

Do you know how long has Pixelmator been providing updates and UPGRADES to customers for free?

These guys aren't known for what you're insinuating.

Rating: 21 Votes

chrono1081

11 months ago

One time... yeah... until they bring on top of Pro the Ultimate version.. I really don’t get why new app unless you want to cash out old customers. Then at least you could be frank about it.

I'm sorry but this comment is just silly and uninformed. I bought Pixelmator 7 or 8 years ago when it first launched on the Mac App Store and haven't paid for an upgrade since.

This optional upgrade for a lot more features for a mere fraction of the price of software like Photoshop is a steal.

I swear some people are never satisfied unless they get everything in the world for free.

Rating: 18 Votes

springsup

11 months ago

Do you know how long has Pixelmator been providing updates and UPGRADES to customers for free?

These guys aren't known for what you're insinuating.

Seriously. I bought Pixelmator like... 5 years ago. There have been loads of huge updates in that time. I’m down with paying for the next update; its about time.

Rating: 11 Votes

kazmac

11 months ago

I am in: No brainer. Looking forward to this. I know many prefer Affinity (and those apps are terrific), but I could not give up Pixelmator.

I've spent much more on software I don't use, this is worth it.

Rating: 8 Votes

Starfia

11 months ago

Something I wonder about: how can Pixelmator stay in business with a pay once model?

They were an early App Store success; they've always made a truly competitive alternative to Photoshop (and others) at a good value, focused on exciting upgrades, and fully honouring the Mac's capabilities.

This is one of the few moves of this magnitude they've ever made, and their potential customer base is strengthened by the trust and loyalty they've earned over the last decade.

Rating: 8 Votes

santaliqueur

11 months ago

Pixelmator rocks. This is a first-day purchase for me. I'll never use it to its full capabilities, but to know that I can do really cool stuff and not be limited by software is easily worth the $59.

Funny thing is, I already pay for Photoshop (because I'm a Lightroom subscriber), and I don't even use it. I love Pixelmator.

Rating: 6 Votes

macintoshmac

11 months ago

$59. A true no-brainer.

Wonder what the subscription app developers like Ulysses and Day One would say to this.

Rating: 5 Votes

FredT2

11 months ago

Is this a lightroom alternative

No. But it is a great Photoshop alternative

Rating: 5 Votes

ikir

11 months ago

It looks like there's no upgrade path from Pixelmator to Pixelmator Pro. Just $59 introductory price offered to everyone. Still, I think those who prefer standalone pricing will find it a huge win.

I guess next year we will get Pixelmator Premium.

Stop whining, users are really terrible, Pixelmator has been updated for years for free. The same will happen to Pro versione for sure.

Rating: 4 Votes

Chupa Chupa

11 months ago

One problem is that if you purchased Pixelmator recently, lack of upgrade path means having to fork $59 to purchase the app again.

I would've preferred Pro as IAP to existing Pixelmator (similar to Omni's apps).

1. Pixelmator announced the update months ago. So kinda buyer beware at that point (IMHO).

But

2. Black Friday will bring out tons of 15-20% off iTunes cards. Buy one of these to buy Pxlmtr Pro @ discount. Problem solved.

Rating: 3 Votes

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