os x Pixelmator for Mac Updated With Redesigned Interface, OS X Yosemite Support

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Pixelmator for Mac Updated With Redesigned Interface, OS X Yosemite Support

 

Popular Mac Photoshop alternative Pixelmator was today updated to version 3.3 "Limestone," introducing a redesigned interface, a repair tool extension, and support for several OS X Yosemite features including iCloud Drive and Handoff. The update also brings support for the new iMac with Retina 5K display.

 

Pixelmator's subtle redesign was inspired by OS X Yosemite, bringing a flatter look and translucency to many interface elements to help the editing app blend in better with Apple's newest Mac operating system.

 

 

The app now includes full iCloud Drive support, making it easy to access images on any iOS device or Mac, and with Handoff, users can start editing an image on a Mac and instantly switch to Pixelmator's recently released iPad app with just a tap. There are also new Repair Tool Action Extensions, letting users edit images in Mail or TextEditor using Pixelmator tools.

 

Pixelmator 3.3 Limestone adds complete OS X Yosemite feature and technology support and embraces new Continuity features, like Handoff, so you can switch instantly between Mac and iPad apps, as well as iCloud Drive support, so you can safely store and access all your images on the device you have at that time.

 

Support for OS X Extensions offers an advanced-technology Repair Tool in apps like Mail or TextEdit. You can now easily remove objects and repair images right in the app you are using, without even having to open Pixelmator. Just add your picture to the message or document and use the extension tool to enhance it.

 

The 3.3 update is rolling out now and is available for free to all existing Pixelmator users. Pixelmator can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $29.99.

 

Source: Mac Rumours

[Timan Veteran]

Great app, sadly I think that new Affinity designer has kinda taken its spot in terms of the PS replacement. Though you can not compete with Pixelmators pricing. Worth it for anyone who has an extra 20$ to spend.

[DeadEndAccount]

Great app, sadly I think that new Affinity designer has kinda taken its spot in terms of the PS replacement. Though you can not compete with Pixelmators pricing. Worth it for anyone who has an extra 20$ to spend.

 

I'd argue that Affinity designer is more a replacement for Illustrator given that it is a vector image editor where as Pixelmator is more of a Photoshop replacement. I don't ever seeing either one being a drop in replacement but for most people who don't require plugins and other high end features and don't want to shell out for a subscription with Adobe's cloud then Pixelmator is great value for money.

[Timan Veteran]

I'd argue that Affinity designer is more a replacement for Illustrator given that it is a vector image editor where as Pixelmator is more of a Photoshop replacement. I don't ever seeing either one being a drop in replacement but for most people who don't require plugins and other high end features and don't want to shell out for a subscription with Adobe's cloud then Pixelmator is great value for money.

 

Yea true, guess thats prob why I use it more than pixelmator. I use photoshop still, but Affinity for everything else (don't want to pay 30$/mo more for illustrator 

[game_over]

I've seen a lot of people talk about Affinity, Sketch and Pixelmator as the Adobe CC replacements.. though yet to find anything backing up the claims and not had time to try any of them.

 

I'd love to get out of paying for CC monthly.. I don't mind the pricing i think it's a good deal but i don't like the idea of never owning the software, i'll literally be paying for it for as long as i want to designer which is really off putting.

 

I think the 3 apps are primarily vector which would be comparable to illustrator? So what about Photoshop?

 

When you watch the Affinity demo it makes you wonder why people bother with Illustrator at all.

[LaP]

I've seen a lot of people talk about Affinity, Sketch and Pixelmator as the Adobe CC replacements.. though yet to find anything backing up the claims and not had time to try any of them.

 

I'd love to get out of paying for CC monthly.. I don't mind the pricing i think it's a good deal but i don't like the idea of never owning the software, i'll literally be paying for it for as long as i want to designer which is really off putting.

 

I think the 3 apps are primarily vector which would be comparable to illustrator? So what about Photoshop?

 

When you watch the Affinity demo it makes you wonder why people bother with Illustrator at all.

As far as photo editing goes i don't know cause i'm not doing photo editing stuff but as far as drawing goes Krita is really really really good.

This guy http://www.davidrevoy.com/ is working with Krita and he does really impressive stuff.

[DeadEndAccount]

I've seen a lot of people talk about Affinity, Sketch and Pixelmator as the Adobe CC replacements.. though yet to find anything backing up the claims and not had time to try any of them.

 

I'd love to get out of paying for CC monthly.. I don't mind the pricing i think it's a good deal but i don't like the idea of never owning the software, i'll literally be paying for it for as long as i want to designer which is really off putting.

 

I think the 3 apps are primarily vector which would be comparable to illustrator? So what about Photoshop?

 

When you watch the Affinity demo it makes you wonder why people bother with Illustrator at all.

 

Adobe CC is a complete suite not just one single application:

 

Sketch/Affinity/Graffle being Illustrator replacements.

 

Hype being a replacement for Flash using HTML5

 

Pixelmator being a replacement for Photoshop.

 

Quark being a replacement for Indesign.

 

Final Cut Pro X being a replacement for Premier.

 

It really comes down to how dependent you are on Adobe in terms of work flow - whether you're doing work with outside organisations, whether you're dependent on plugins and other things that come with Adobe's software. These can be replacement if you're a prosumer and finding that Adobe CC is a giant overkill but for pro's the only real option these days is Adobe given how prevalent it is in the world.