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Pixelmator Classic iOS

Pixelmator Classic iOS

Design, paint, retouch

1.2K ratings
840 reviews
#24 in paid Photo & Video
📷 Photo & Video
🎨 Graphics & Design
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 24, 2014
  • January 28, 2026

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Apple Inc.
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About

A powerful, layer-based image editor for iOS and iPadOS. Create designs, paint, sketch, and retouch photos with a wide range of tools and effects. Optimized for the latest iOS features, it allows for detailed image manipulation and composition.

✓Layer-based image editing
✓Design creation with shapes and text
✓Painting and sketching tools
✓Photo retouching and enhancement
✓Machine learning-powered subject selection
✓Distort tools for image warping
✓Export and share optimized images
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Pixelmator Classic iOS. Based on 1.2K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 💻Powerful and full-featured photo editor
  • 👍Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎨Excellent painting and drawing tools
  • 🔄Seamless iCloud integration
  • 💰Good value for the price

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 📁Clunky file management and navigation
  • 🔍Limited selection and customization of tools
  • 🖌️Lacking advanced features like layer masks
  • 🖥️Inferior to desktop version in functionality
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What's New in Pixelmator Classic iOS

3.1.17

January 28, 2026

This update contains bug fixes and improvements.

Charts

Top Paid

📉 24-3

Photo & Video

This app dropped -3 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on August 11, 2026.

User reviews

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Subscription

I bought the app and then they started charging a subscription through apple. Another one bites the dust.
goomanngoomann

A very crude app

Don't buy it, it's not worth these money. The Photoshop app is much better
muar_rosemuar_rose

功能需求

自定义图片尺寸🙏🙏🙏
芊 泽芊 泽

Utterly Useless

I don’t understand all of the positive reviews. £9.99 for what? There’s hardly anything on the app to justify the price. Only a fool would buy this (me included). I’ve asked for a refund, shame I can’t get a refund if my wasted time.
Stewies placeStewies place

Liquid Glass?

This app fill a nice segment of image editors. It is not professional and expensive, but also not bare bones and free. It works for me and simple image edits. Can we get a liquid glass update? It's basically not worth abandoning.
net00_net00_
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes when opening certain image files

Bug

Saving and exporting issues, leading to data loss

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Bug

Unreliable performance on older iPad models

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more advanced editing tools (e.g. curves, gradients, vector shapes)

Feature

Improve file management and organization

Feature

Enhance brush and selection tool capabilities

Feature

Provide better integration with other apps and cloud storage

Feature

Add support for Apple Pencil and other stylus input

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with Pixelmator Classic iOS?

Pixelmator Classic iOS is a full-featured, layer-based image editor. You can use it to create designs by combining words, shapes, and images, touch up and enhance photos, sketch, and paint on your iPad and iPhone.

What are the key features for design creation?

For design, you can combine text, shapes, and images, apply non-destructive layer styles like shadows and outlines, group and blend layers, and use precise selection tools. It also offers vector shape creation and styling options, along with pre-designed text styles.

Is Pixelmator Classic iOS free to download and use?

Based on the provided information, Pixelmator Classic iOS is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What kind of painting and sketching tools are available?

The app offers artist-designed brushes with various painting techniques, including natural wetness effects for watercolor and crayon brushes, and a custom Pixel brush for pixel art. It supports Apple Pencil with pressure and tilt sensitivity for natural drawing.

Can I edit large images with this app?

Yes, Pixelmator Classic iOS can open and edit images of up to 256 megapixels. This allows for detailed work on high-resolution photographs and graphics.