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Pixelmator Pro vs Adobe Photoshop: catalog facts
Pixelmator Pro	Adobe Photoshop
Paid Included in Apple Creator Studio or bought once on the Mac App Store.	Paid Subscription plans with a free trial; a free mobile app is also offered.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Web
Nondestructive layer-based editing Raster and vector tools in one app	Broad toolset for retouching, compositing and painting Generative AI features for editing and creating scenes
Apple devices only Some AI features depend on Apple Intelligence	Subscription only for the full desktop version No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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