Company Overview
Pixelmator was founded in 2007 by Saulius Dailide and Aidas Dailide in Vilnius, Lithuania. Pixelmator is one of the most acclaimed image editing software developers on Mac and iOS platforms, known for exceptional performance optimization, elegant interface design, and powerful image processing capabilities. Its products have won multiple Apple Design Awards. Pixelmator was acquired by Apple in 2024 for an undisclosed amount.
Related providers: Pixelmator Design Resources
Core Products
πΌοΈ Pixelmator Pro
Professional-grade image editing software for Mac, targeting creative professionals and designers:
- ML Enhance β Machine learning-driven image enhancement for automatic color, exposure, and detail adjustments
- Non-destructive Editing β Layers, masks, and adjustment layers for flexible workflows
- Color Adjustments β Professional-grade color grading and correction tools
- Vector Tools β Built-in vector graphics drawing and editing
- Auto Cutout β Fast and precise intelligent selection tool
π± Pixelmator Classic
The classic Mac image editor with a clean, intuitive interface, ideal for everyday photo edits and graphic design.
π² Pixelmator Photo (iPad)
iPad-focused photo editing app with RAW processing, machine learning enhancement, and batch editing. Later renamed to Photomator.
π Photomator
Cross-platform photo editing app (Mac + iOS/iPad) for photography enthusiasts and professionals:
- AI Super Resolution β AI-powered one-click photo enhancement
- RAW Processing β Professional RAW format decoding and adjustment
- Repair Tools β Spot healing, red-eye removal, clone stamp
- Batch Editing β Batch processing with presets
Core Strengths
Apple Native Optimization: Deeply leverages Mac and iOS hardware features with GPU/Metal acceleration for outstanding performance
Minimalist Elegant Design: Clean, intuitive interface with a gentle learning curve, balancing professional features with usability
Machine Learning Integration: ML Enhance, Super Resolution, and other features utilize on-device ML technology
Non-destructive Workflow: Layers, masks, and adjustment layers enable fully reversible editing
Key Milestones
- 2007: Founded by Saulius Dailide and Aidas Dailide in Vilnius, Lithuania
- 2007: Released Pixelmator Classic (Mac) β the first product
- 2017: Launched Pixelmator Pro, reimagining professional image editing
- 2019: Released Pixelmator Photo (iPad)
- 2023: Pixelmator Photo renamed to Photomator, expanded to Mac
- 2024: Acquired by Apple for an undisclosed amount
Market Position
Pixelmator competes in the image editing software market against:
- Adobe Photoshop β Industry-standard professional image editing software
- Affinity Photo β Serif's professional photo editing software, a perpetual license alternative
- GIMP β Free open-source image editing software
- Capture One β Professional RAW processing and workflow software for photography
- Darktable β Open-source RAW processing software
