The Best Pixelmator AlternativesTop Image Editors & Digital Painting Tools like Pixelmator

Pixelmator is described as 'Image editing app featuring nondestructive, GPU-powered tools with machine learning enhancements for editing on macOS and iOS platforms' and is a very popular Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pixelmator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Pixelmator alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pixelmator are Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET, Affinity and Photopea.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4737 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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    Platforms

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

     2426 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.

    224 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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. Paint.NET icon

    Paint.NET

     1654 likes

    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    163 Paint.NET alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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    Paint.NET vs Pixelmator Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    Paint.NET does not run on macOS.

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

    paint.NET is great and is easy to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Paint.NET is Free and ProprietaryPixelmator is Paid and Proprietary
    • Paint.NET is Lightweight and MinimalisticPixelmator is not according to our users
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  6. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     62 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.

    67 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     338 likes

    Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.

    110 Photopea alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Graphite icon

    Graphite

     96 likes

    Vector graphics and animation editor featuring free, open source access, nondestructive workflow, node-based generative design, layer compositing, browser use, and upcoming support for photo editing, painting, publishing, VFX, and desktop apps in alpha release.

    53 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
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  10. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

     389 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.

    128 MyPaint alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     390 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    230 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Procreate icon

    Procreate

     166 likes

    Procreate is a versatile, award-winning app for creative digital drawing and painting on iOS. It delivers a robust, professional toolset with hundreds of configurable brushes, a powerful layering system, vector graphic tools, and comprehensive design capabilities, ensuring desktop-level flexibility and power.

    65 Procreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Photoscape icon

    Photoscape

     262 likes

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

    192 Photoscape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  14. 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.

    85 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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  15. 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.

    88 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
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