Pixelmator Pro Gets First Big Update

Pixelmator Pro got its first major update since Apple bought the app to compete with Photoshop, and while version 3.7 doesn’t come with a long list of flashy new features, it lays the foundation of a more AI-powered future. The biggest change is the addition of Apple Intelligence which now plugs directly into the app. This means you can use Apple’s Image Playground to create custom images from prompts, photos, or even people from your library. There's also a new “Add to Playground” option, which lets you rework existing layers with AI-generated tweaks.

Another new addition is the Writing Tools, powered by the same AI system. These let you proofread, rewrite, summarize, or otherwise clean up any text you’re working with in your designs. It’s easy to use too: just right-click any text, and the options pop up. These tools have already been showing up in macOS, but now they’re baked right into Pixelmator Pro, which should be handy for anyone juggling visuals and copy in the same project.

For photographers, there's one extra treat: Pixelmator now fully supports RAW files from the OM System OM-1 Mark II, including the High Res Shot mode. It’s a small addition, but a welcome one for anyone using that Micro Four Thirds camera. Pixelmator Pro still sells as a one-time $49.99 purchase.

You can see full details on Pixelmator’s blog here