Pixelmator: Mac Image Editor - Giveaway!
Pixelmator: A Powerful and Affordable Mac Image Editor
Since its initial introduction in March 2010, Pixelmator has undergone substantial development and refinement. It stands as a compelling, cost-effective alternative to Adobe Photoshop for macOS users. This week, we are offering 25 licenses of the newest Pixelmator version, totaling nearly $1,500 in value, and suggesting a transition away from GIMP.
My Personal Experience with Pixelmator
Pixelmator consistently serves as my primary image editing application. For routine image adjustments, I seldom find a necessity to revert to Photoshop, and I believe Pixelmator offers a more intuitive user experience.
Significant Improvements and Core Technologies
One of the most impactful upgrades since our original review was the implementation of 64-bit architecture support, leading to considerable gains in performance. A detailed exploration of Pixelmator’s internal workings and the technologies powering it is available here, offering a more comprehensive explanation than I could provide.
File Format Compatibility
Pixelmator boasts compatibility with over 100 distinct file formats, including PSD, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, PDF, and EPS. This broad support ensures seamless opening of virtually any image file. Furthermore, it supports a wide range of output formats, which will be discussed shortly.
Free Trial and User Interface
A fully functional, 30-day free trial of Pixelmator is readily available for download. Upon launching the application, users are immediately struck by its elegant and Mac-native interface. Unlike Photoshop’s traditional bounding window, Pixelmator presents floating toolbars that can be customized to suit individual preferences.
The application is deeply integrated with OS X, providing direct access to iPhoto, smart albums, iSight, and Aperture.
Essential Editing Tools
On the left side of the interface, you’ll find the tools required for image manipulation. Pixelmator provides four distinct selection tools: the Rectangular Marque tool, Elliptical Marque tool, Lasso tool, Polygonal Lasso tool, and the Magic Wand. Additionally, a variety of painting tools are included, such as Pencil, Brush, Eraser, Magic Eraser, Paint Bucket, and Gradient. The highly valued Clone Stamp tool is also present, creating a comprehensive toolkit for fundamental image editing tasks.
Layers-Based Editing
As illustrated in the screenshot, Pixelmator incorporates a layers palette. Similar to Photoshop, this allows for blending layers, adjusting their opacities, and creating clipping and layer masks for precise photo editing.
Image Correction and Filters
Pixelmator excels in image correction, offering a full suite of adjustment tools comparable to those found in Photoshop – Levels, Curves, Exposure, Colour Balance, Channel Mixer, Colour Replacement, Hue and Saturation, and Brightness and Contrast. The application also includes over 60 Quartz Composer and 130 Core Image-powered filters and effects, all previewable in real-time.
Social Media Integration
A convenient feature of Pixelmator is its ability to directly export images to platforms like Facebook, Picasa, and Flickr.
Extensive Export Options
Pixelmator supports common image formats and enables effortless export as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PSD, and PDF with a single click. However, its capabilities extend far beyond these, encompassing formats such as WEBP, GIF, PICT, ART, AVI, AVS, BMP, DNG, DOT, DPX, EPDF, EPI, EPT, FAX, FIG, FITS, FPX, GPLT, JP2, MAN, MONO, MNG, MPEG, M2V, MPC, MSL, MTV, MVG, OTB, PCL, PCX, PDB, PDF, PFA, PFB, PGM, PICON, PIX, PNM, PPM, PS, PS2, PS3, PTIF, PWP, RAD, RLA, RLE, SCT, SFW, SGI, SUN, TGA, TIM, TTF, UIL, UYVY, VICAR, VIFF, WBMP, WPG, XBM, XCF, XPM.
Web Optimization
When preparing images for online use, Pixelmator provides the option to save web-optimized versions in JPEG, PNG, or GIF formats.
Graphics Tablet Support
For users employing a graphics tablet, Pixelmator offers comprehensive support, allowing adjustment of nearly every brush property, including size, hardness, spacing, flow, stroke jitter, and tablet sensitivity.
We encourage you to explore Pixelmator. Its seamless integration with OS X and intuitive interface may well lead you to discontinue use of GIMP. The application is available for purchase on the Mac App Store for $59.99.
Don't miss the opportunity to win one of 25 free Pixelmator licenses being given away this week!
Acquiring a Complimentary Copy
Participating is straightforward; simply adhere to the outlined steps.
Phase 1: Completing the Entry Form
Kindly submit the form using your actual name and email, ensuring we can contact you should you be selected as a recipient.
The necessary code to unlock the form can be found on our official Facebook page.
Please note that this promotional event has concluded.
Phase 2: Dissemination
You are nearing completion. The final requirement is to share the original post. Two methods are available, and completing both is encouraged!
This promotion commences immediately and will conclude on Sunday, May 22nd at 9:00 PM PDT. Winners will be chosen randomly and notified through email correspondence.
Inform your acquaintances and enjoy the opportunity!
