Pixelmator Pro release notes

Learn about the enhancements and improvements in the most recent versions of Pixelmator Pro on Mac.

Before installing Pixelmator Pro, verify that your system meets Pixelmator Pro system requirements.

New in Pixelmator Pro 4.0

Apple Creator Studio

  • Pixelmator Pro is now part of Apple Creator Studio, a collection of Apple’s most powerful apps for limitless creativity, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, MainStage, and all-new premium content and intelligent features in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers.

Warp Tool and Mockups

  • The all-new Warp tool lets you twist and bend images, shapes, text, and even video layers by pushing and pulling individual points on a warp grid.

  • Choose the Warp tool from the Arrange tool menu and move points on the warp grid or use the Distortion sliders to start transforming your layers.

  • Quickly add new warp points by double-clicking the warp grid or choose crosswise, vertical, or horizontal splits using the on-canvas controls at the bottom of your screen.

  • You can also automatically warp layers into common shapes like cylinder, arc, flag and more with 12 smart warp presets, or whatever quickly split layers into 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5 warp grids.

  • Fine-tune warped content with advanced features like Set Content Area to avoid unwanted layer stretching, or Refit Content to Warp Grid to even out stretching after adjusting splits of the warp area.

  • Explore 2 new collections of premium product and apparel mockups that make the most of the new warp functionality to quickly showcase your designs on t-shirts, mugs, and dozens more.

  • Easily customize mockups by adding additional elements like color adjustments and effects, and see your changes reflect live in the warped design.

All-New Liquid Glass Design

  • Bring more focus to your designs with Pixelmator Pro workspace now fully optimized for Liquid Glass.

  • The translucent Liquid Glass material dynamically reflects the canvas when you pan or zoom, making the workspace feel more lively and your designs more vibrant than ever.

  • The Liquid Glass design extends across tool options, navigation, and menus, creating a consistent experience throughout.

  • Fully embracing the new Liquid Glass design on Mac and iPad, Pixelmator Pro keeps the familiar look and feel across both platforms.

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