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Pixelmator Pro
$49.99 one-time (Mac App Store, standalone); or included in Apple Creator Studio ($12.99/mo or $129/yr, bundled with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more — adds the Warp Tool)
Price checked at source August 28, 2026.
A layer-based photo editor and design tool — now owned by Apple, sold both as a $49.99 one-time Mac App Store purchase and as part of the Apple Creator Studio subscription.
Our take
Apple acquired the Pixelmator Team, and its own product page now confirms Pixelmator Pro sits alongside Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro inside Apple Creator Studio ($12.99/mo or $129/yr) — while the original $49.99 one-time Mac App Store purchase is still sold separately, just without the newer Warp Tool. Either version gets nondestructive layer editing, AI background removal and Super Resolution upscaling, full RAW support (750+ formats), and iPad hand-off via Universal Clipboard. Pixelmator Classic for Mac is discontinued, per Apple’s own FAQ — this is the only Pixelmator still being sold.
- Price
- $49.99 one-time (Mac App Store, standalone); or included in Apple Creator Studio ($12.99/mo or $129/yr, bundled with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more — adds the Warp Tool)
- License
- Proprietary
- Get it via
- Mac App Store · Direct
- Developer
- Apple Inc.
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What it does
Nondestructive layer editing
Effects, fills, strokes, and shadows apply on layers you can revert anytime without touching the original image.
AI background removal and Select and Mask
Isolate a subject — down to fine details like hair — with one click instead of manually tracing an edge.
Broad RAW and vector support
Edits RAW photos as layers directly (750+ camera formats) and imports/exports PSD, SVG, PDF, and Illustrator files with vector data intact.
The deal
- One-time purchase: $49.99 on the Mac App Store
- Apple Creator Studio subscription: $12.99/mo or $129/yr — adds the Warp Tool and bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, MainStage
- Student/educator Creator Studio pricing: $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr
Worth knowing: The Apple Creator Studio subscription version requires macOS 26; the standalone one-time-purchase Mac App Store version’s own listing requires only macOS 12 or later — check which you’re buying before assuming compatibility.
Pixelmator Pro — questions people ask
Is Pixelmator Pro still available as a one-time purchase?
Yes — $49.99 on the Mac App Store, separate from the Apple Creator Studio subscription. The subscription version adds the Warp Tool and bundles other Apple creative apps.
Who makes Pixelmator Pro now?
Apple — its own product page confirms Pixelmator Pro is part of Apple Creator Studio alongside Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, following Apple’s acquisition of the Pixelmator Team.
What happened to Pixelmator Classic?
Discontinued for Mac, per Apple’s FAQ — Pixelmator Pro is the only Mac version still sold. Pixelmator Classic for iOS remains available but isn’t being updated.
Is Pixelmator Pro free?
Pixelmator Pro costs $49.99 one-time (Mac App Store, standalone); or included in Apple Creator Studio ($12.99/mo or $129/yr, bundled with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more — adds the Warp Tool).
Does Pixelmator Pro work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — Pixelmator Pro lives in the screen, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download Pixelmator Pro?
Pixelmator Pro is available via Mac App Store, Direct.
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Listing hand-verified August 28, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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