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Pixelmator Pro vs GIMP: catalog facts
Pixelmator Pro	GIMP
Paid Included in Apple Creator Studio or bought once on the Mac App Store.	Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Nondestructive layer-based editing Raster and vector tools in one app	Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
Apple devices only Some AI features depend on Apple Intelligence	The interface follows its own conventions, so Photoshop habits do not transfer cleanly CMYK support for print work is still limited compared with commercial editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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