Free alternatives to Pixelmator Pro
3 free programs that can replace Pixelmator Pro, each pairing checked by Radar's AI reviewer or by Radar.
Pixelmator Pro, from Apple, is an image editor made for the Mac. Photographers, designers and everyday users use it to edit photos, create graphics and build layered compositions. It is paid software that leans on features of Apple's own system.
Before moving to Krita, GIMP or another program, check:
- Your files: Pixelmator Pro uses its own format, so export your projects to a format that keeps layers and open them in the new tool to see what changes.
- Systems: if you keep working on a Mac, confirm that the new program runs well there, including on newer Apple chips.
- Integration: the links with Photos, iCloud and other Apple apps may be lost.
- Automatic tools: features such as automatic selections or enhancements may work differently.
- Interface: expect a change in look and shortcuts.
The list below shows the alternatives found.
| Program | Ease | You need | Risk signals | Stars | Downloads this week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhotoCraftA Photoshop-style image editor with layers, masks, type and real PSD files, installed like a normal program. | Ease Adownload and open · Windows | Nothing extra | Attention · 2 | 75,573+2,708 in 6 days | 634,996 |
| CompositorA free Mac image editor with layers, masks, selections and filters, built to work like Photoshop. | Ease Adownload and open · macOS | Nothing extra | Attention · 2 | 18,280+330 in 5 days | 6,662 |
| GIMPEdit photos, retouch pictures and create digital art with a free, full-featured image editor. | Ease Adownload and open · Windows | Nothing extra | Few signals | 6,559+14 in 6 days | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which free alternative to Pixelmator Pro is the easiest to install?
PhotoCraft has the highest ease rating among the 3 options: A (download and open · Windows).
Is there a free alternative to Pixelmator Pro for Windows, Mac and Linux?
Windows: PhotoCraft, GIMP. macOS: PhotoCraft, Compositor, GIMP. Linux: PhotoCraft, GIMP.
Are the alternatives to Pixelmator Pro really free?
All 3 are completely free.
How can I tell whether an alternative is trustworthy?
Each card shows the risk signals found, with the evidence. 1 of the 3 has no signal rated attention or high. See also the guide How to find a GitHub project's official repository and avoid fake copies.