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Pixelmator Pro vs Affinity: catalog facts
Pixelmator Pro	Affinity
Paid Included in Apple Creator Studio or bought once on the Mac App Store.	Free Free for individuals, with a separate enterprise offering.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS
Nondestructive layer-based editing Raster and vector tools in one app	Vector, photo and layout tools in one app Imports PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files with layers intact
Apple devices only Some AI features depend on Apple Intelligence	Requires a Canva account to download Some AI features are tied to Canva
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account 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 24, 2026

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