“Sadly, the omissions listed above definitely nudge Pixelmator into the enthusiast rather than pro category. To use it daily for pro‑level image manipulation will lead to regularly pushing against its limitations.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Clean macOS-native interface
- Fast rendering using CoreImage and OpenGL
- Supports wide range of RAW formats
- Affordable value‑driven pricing
Points of Contention
- Lacks History Browser and advanced undo/redo
- Missing Patch and Context‑Aware Move tools
- Limited filter options
Professional Reviews
1 review from 1 critic80
Keir Thomas
MacWorld