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Pixelmator

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Pixelmator was the first commercial image editor to fully support the WebP image format on Mac.[4][5]

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Features

  • Uses technologies like Core Image and Automator.
  • Based on ImageMagick[6]
  • Photoshop images with layers are supported as well as other popular still image file formats.
  • Uses layers-based editing.
  • Over 40 tools for selecting, cropping, painting, retouching, typing, measuring and navigation.
  • Shape tools.
  • 16 color correction tools and over 50 filters.
  • Integrates with Mac OS X and applications such as iPhoto and Aperture.
  • Pictures can be taken with an iSight camera from within the app.
  • Quick file conversion can be done with the help of Automator actions.
  • Mac OS X ColorSync and ColorSync profiles are supported.
  • Support for Mac OS X Lion features such as versions, auto save, and full screen mode.

Version history

Version Codename Release date Significant changes Notes
1.0 [7] Firestarter September 25, 2007
  • Initial Release
 Pixelmator 1.0 was released at a price of $59 (US).[8] A closed beta was earlier released on the August 16, 2007.
1.1 [9] Kitten December 6, 2007
  • Over 100 new filters
  • Third-Party Filter Support
  • Graphics Tablet Support
1.2 [10] Draftsman May 12, 2008
  • Rulers
  • Grid
  • Color Balance
  • Polygonal Lasso Tool
  • Curve Tool
 Includes some often requested features, like the Curve tool, Polygonal, Lasso Tool, Rulers, Guides and the ability to display an alignment grid.
1.3 [11] Tempo November 4, 2008
  • Magic Eraser
  • Magic Wand
  • Improved Paint Bucket
  • Hue and Saturation
  • Smart Palette Hide
  • Action Tooltips
  • Improved Type Tool
 More stability and improvements for working with large images. New features include click-and-drag for adjusting the tolerance of the Magic Wand, Paint bucket and the new Magic Eraser tool on the fly. Renewed the Hue and Saturation, Replace Color and Colorize palettes. Better Stroking capabilities with live preview were added. Besides the previously available English and German languages, it added French and Spanish.
1.4 [12] Sprinkle February 23, 2009
  • New Painting Engine
  • Major overhaul for brushes
  • Improved Paint Bucket
  • Document Presets
 This version introduced a new painting engine and the possibility for more advanced brush creation. Support for importing Photoshop brushes is also included. A new cloud generation filter made its way into Pixelmator in 1.4, and a noise filter in 1.4.1.
1.5 [13] Spider September 8, 2009 New features include the ability to save for web, send to Mail/iPhoto, trimming, info labels and Italian language support, released less than two weeks prior to this update.

Version 1.5.1 brought bug fixes and Brush Collections.
1.6 [14] Nucleus July 13, 2010 Introduces layer groups and integration with OS X's Image Capture app for importing images from cameras and scanners. Older OS X versions are no longer supported.

1.6.1 (released on September 28), introduces features such as an improved photo browser and a revamped stroke feature. 1.6.2 (released on October 6, 2010), introduces support for the image format WebP.
2.0 [15] Chameleon October 27, 2011
  • UI Changes
  • Vector Drawing and Shape tools
  • Content Aware Fill and Healing
  • Burn and Dodge Tools
  • Sponge Tool
  • Red Eye Tool
  • Pixel Tool
  • Type Tool Improvements
 Improved support for Mac OS X Lion features like Auto Save and Versions.
2.1 [16][17] Cherry August 9, 2012
2.2 [18] Blueberry May 8, 2013
  • Paint Selection Tool
  • Smart Moving Tool
  • Convert Text into Shape feature
  • Shape Style palette
  • Light Leak effect
  • Shapes palette
 More than 100 new features and improvements.
3.0 [19] FX October 22, 2013
  • OS X Mavericks support
  • New Layer Styles
  • Liquify Tools
  • New Pixelmator Image Editing Engine
 Supports the OS X's technologies App Nap and Compressed Memory. Pixelmator is more responsive and power efficient.
3.1 [20] Marble January 21, 2014 This version uses the most out of the dual workstation-class GPUs built into the new Mac Pro.
3.2 [21] Sandstone May 22, 2014
  • New Repair tool (Quick, Standard, and Advanced options)
  • 16-bit color images support in all Macs
  • Layers can now be locked
  • Convert Selection into Shape
 The new Repair tool is also more memory efficient. Other improvements, UI enhancements, and stability and reliability fixes.

3.2.1 makes the switch to the OpenGL Core Profile and resolves some previous bugs.
3.3 Limestone November 6, 2014
3.4 Twist October 15, 2015
  • Supports Split View, Force Touch, and El Capitan
  • Pixelmator extension for Photos
  • San Francisco as default font
 Bug fixes

See also

References

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