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24 alternatives to Pixelmator

By far the best, lightest, and cheapest visual design tool.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Pixelmator launched in 2013; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Pixelmator Pro▲343

   The world’s most innovative image editing app.

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Pixelmator for iPad▲81

   Create, edit, and enhance your images.

   2015 · pixelmator.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Pixelmator (iPad)▲166

   Full-featured image editing app for the iPad

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pixelmator Pro 2.0▲187

   Powerful tools for perfecting your photos

   2020 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Pixelmator Pro▲12

   The world’s most innovative image editing app.

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Pixelmator Pro▲20

   The world’s most innovative image editing app.

   2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Photomator 3.0▲86

   The ultimate photo editor for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

   2023 · pixelmator.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pixelmator Pro 3.0▲174

   Powerful image editor with design templates and mockups

   2022 · apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   PixelSnap 2▲543

   The fastest tool for measuring anything on your screen ✨

   2019 · pixelsnap.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Pixelmator for iPhone▲2

    Graphic design tool now a universal app

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Polarr for iPhone and iPad ▲132

    An Adobe Lightroom killer in the palm of your hand

    2015 · polarr.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Curator 3.0▲214

    Beautiful presentation tool for creatives just got better

    2015 · curator.co · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Placemat▲192

    Pretty nice placeholder images.

    2016 · placem.at · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pixelmator Pro▲10

    The best image editing app for macOS, period.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Pixelmator for iOS▲4

    Powerful, full-featured image editor for iOS.

    2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Apply Pixels▲186

    Downloadable evolving Industry Standard Design Tools

    2016 · applypixels.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Pixel Art Studio▲86

    A purpose-built drawing tool for pixel artists

    2017 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pixel Winch▲92

    An osx screen measurement app

    2014 · ricciadams.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pixelsquid▲213

    Pixel-Perfect Isolated Stock Images.

    2015 · pixelsquid.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    VisualRuler▲171

    Turns your iPhone into a ruler

    2016 · visualrulerapp.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    PixelKit▲117

    Share, discuss and find your team's design work. It’s free!

    2016 · pixelkit.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Antimatter for iPhone▲108

    Earth’s #1 memegen and collage maker

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Figmator Video Slideshow Maker▲66

    Turn your best memories into beautiful slideshows.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Framer Cloud▲218

    A modern design workflow

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →