Pixelmator Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Pixelmator for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Pixelmator and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Pixelmator are Adobe Photoshop, Affinity, MyPaint and Photoscape.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4751 likes

    Free open-source suite offering advanced photo retouching, image composition, original artwork creation, batch processing, plugin support, custom scripting, mass image format conversion, and integration with free publishing tools for comprehensive editing solutions.

    188 GIMP alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs Pixelmator Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    Interface and tools of GIMP do not match the power of those in Pixelmator.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Conner Vieira
    Positive
    1

    GIMP is a wildly powerful photo editing tool, but it's nowhere near as intuitive and clean as Pixelmator. If you're willing to learn new ways of doing things, GIMP is great, but it has a far steeper learning curve than Pixelmator Pro

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourcePixelmator is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Privacy focused and LightweightPixelmator is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2430 likes

    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    227 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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    Adobe Photoshop vs Pixelmator Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It has got the same functions and even more. So it is a good alternative because it is better.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -24

    Abdobe Photoshop, only gives filters and nothing more.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPixelmator is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     66 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    70 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Movavi Photo Editor

    Photo software tailored for all photographers, offering quick and effective tools for image editing. Features include intuitive interface, adjust tools for brightness, contrast, saturation, and exposure. Filters and cropping with...

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  6. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

     392 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    130 MyPaint alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. Photoscape icon

    Photoscape

     262 likes

    PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.

    193 Photoscape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Photoscape vs Pixelmator Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's a professional app and I've loved it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Photoscape is Freemium and ProprietaryPixelmator is Paid and Proprietary
    • Photoscape is LightweightPixelmator is not according to our users
  8. Luminar Neo icon

    Luminar Neo

     83 likes

    Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.

    87 Luminar Neo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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  10. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

     216 likes

    Suite featuring tools for vector illustration, image editing, page layout, bitmap tracing to convert bitmaps to vectors, asset browsing, web page creation, screen capture, file compatibility, color management, and professional multi-page document design.

    87 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite vs Pixelmator Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    CorelDraw is vector based , pixelmator is raster based

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is Paid and ProprietaryPixelmator is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. Adobe Elements icon

    Adobe Elements

     84 likes

    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    148 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. LazPaint icon

    LazPaint

     46 likes

    Raster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus. Portable, 32bit & 64bit versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. Fotor icon

    Fotor

     61 likes

    Comprehensive online editor offering filters, frames, text, stickers, collage creation, graphic design, templates for social media, batch editing, photo retouching, mobile and desktop access, regular updates, and direct sharing to social channels.

    191 Fotor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Fotor vs Pixelmator Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Simple, easy to use for beginners and good quality output

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Fotor is Freemium and ProprietaryPixelmator is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Acorn icon

    Acorn

     75 likes

    Image editor for macOS offering AI-powered background removal, live text detection, non-destructive filters, unlimited layers, vector shapes, collage creation, extensive file support including PSD and RAW formats, and tools for both designers and hobbyists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
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  15. Photoline icon

    Photoline

     61 likes

    Photoline is a professional image editor which offers creatives a mostly non-destructive workflow for 8/16/32bpc image processing and compositing in RGB, CMYK, and Lab modes.

    Full vector editing, DTP features, and a HSV/HIS workflow are supported.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
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