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Adobe Photoshop ElementsPixelmator Pro
Paid

Sold as a 3-year term license rather than a monthly subscription.

 Paid

Included in Apple Creator Studio or bought once on the Mac App Store.

Windows, macOS macOS, iOS
  • Guided edits walk through techniques step by step
  • AI and automated fixes for common flaws
  • Nondestructive layer-based editing
  • Raster and vector tools in one app
  • Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years
  • Fewer tools than full Photoshop
  • Apple devices only
  • Some AI features depend on Apple Intelligence
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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