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Pixelmator

Makes me feel like a pro!

Written by LP from Avondale

Sep 18, 2009

I remember using Photoshop in college. And since I never used it since then, it was easy to forget everything I learned! Fast forward a couple of years and traveling more, I wanted to edit my photos the way I wanted to. I bought pixelmator based on other reviews and I have to say: This makes it easy! Everything you need in one recession-proof pricing. Pixelmator made relearning simple photoshop style editing a blast and the interface is similar to Photoshop if you are more of a photoshop guy. Great buy.

21 of 21 people found this useful

Pixelmator

Handy

Written by GL from San Mateo

Sep 14, 2009

I use it daily because it integrates well with my workflow and other Mac applications.
Practically every image I have published or posted online during the last two years has at some point been processed through Pixelmator.
It opens quickly and efficiently. That allows me to process images for deployment to the web or into projects while I still have multiple applications open and running.
Provides the tools I consider necessary to prepare my images ready to be viewed as intended.
In addition there is a deeper toolset offering any number of ways create and customize images.
Enough so that this was the only editor I felt compelled to bring over after my last computer purchase.
Reliable. Highly cost effective.
Good luck!

22 of 24 people found this useful

Pixelmator

Excellent Value

Written by AB from San Francisco

Aug 22, 2009

I have CS4 and Pixelmator, and for most editing jobs, Pixelmator works extremely well. It also has a fantastic interface that makes it enjoyable to use (and it looks incredibly nice as a bonus), and is SO much cheaper than almost any other program. They are constantly updating it and adding new features, which makes it a great investment.

31 of 31 people found this useful

Pixelmator

It's just ok

Written by MH from Germantown

Aug 16, 2009

The three features that are missing are red eye reduction, white balance adjustment and RAW adjustments. These three features are included in virtually all credible photo imaging software except this one and for that only 3 stars. Other than that it is a slick and easy to use piece of software. RAW files open easily but no real RAW conversion features are present. It runs quickly on the Mac and I had only one crash of the software. In all very capable except for the above limitations. I am not sure I will buy unless the other features are present.

33 of 44 people found this useful

Pixelmator

Best 60 Bucks Ever Spent

Written by AM

Aug 9, 2009

I bought this program as an "i'll just get this till i have enough money for photoshop"
Now I've lost all desire to own photoshop.
This program does pretty much everything I need it to do and then some.
From retouching pictures to making cool picture effects it pretty much does it all.
Sure it can't do everything that photoshop can but it's way faster and user friendly
and if you're just starting off this is the perfect program for you.
Plus it saves you like 600 dollars.

29 of 31 people found this useful

Pixelmator

It's a matter of economics

Written by HP from New York

Aug 8, 2009

Let's face it: Most Photoshop users only use about $150 of the $1000 the program is worth. So now here's an application that focuses on the $150 almost everybody uses, and does it for less than half that price. No more need to use an industrial-strength application with an industrial-strength price, just for making simple illustrations or editing pictures for your blog of Facebook.

21 of 22 people found this useful

Pixelmator

EXCELLENT!!!

Written by BL from Hernando

Aug 1, 2009

Of course, it's not as advanced as Photoshop ($700,) but it's got TONS of filters and graphic editing options that if you are into graphic design as just a hobby, this is my FIRST suggestion for you!!! Many many effects and EXTREMELY easy to use (save the rotate/scale option [you have to select from a menu in order to access these options]) :)

26 of 26 people found this useful

Pixelmator

Photoshop for everyone

Written by RS from Murray

Jul 23, 2009

I own a small business that does photo restoration, and we use a ton of different apps to get the final product. I keep find myself using pixelmator. It's an amazing tool that works great in our workflow. I couldn't run my business without it. This app is highly recommended.

50 of 54 people found this useful

Pixelmator

Great program for beginners and experienced users.

Written by JC from Arundel

Jul 22, 2009

This program is very powerfull and is useful for both simple editing as well as detailed "photoshop" editing. I would highly recommend this for anyone.

39 of 41 people found this useful

Pixelmator

Affordable & Fantastic

Written by TG from Surrey

Jul 22, 2009

I've been using pixelmator since it came out. Very robust set of tools with an elegant user interface. One of the first few image editing applications to come out on Leopard that uses the GPU for fast image editing.

You can't go wrong with this application for it's price and rich experience.

I'm a Web Designer and have found some of the neat filters and processors in Pixelmator, a fantastic asset to create quick and simple effects in a fraction of the time it would have taken big brother (photoshop) to do in terms of steps.

Must have for people looking for alternatives to Photoshop Elements.

83 of 86 people found this useful

Pixelmator

Great Inexpensive Image Editor

Written by MW from Melbourne

Jul 21, 2009

This product will be useful to anyone who wants to touch up or apply a little fun to their photos.

Pixelmator is a great piece of software for the average consumer. It can handle almost all of my needs, but I do have Adobe Photoshop for the small percentage of things Pixelmator can't do. Since installing Pixelmator, I rarely launch Photoshop because Pixelmator is a lot faster than Photoshop (because it uses the GPU and Apple's Core Image and Quartz Composer technology).

Each release of Pixelmator brings more and more unique features. Pixelmator has it's own more intuitive ways of handling things. Like a click-and-drag Magic Wand and an easy to use brush creation pallet.

Try it, it's easily worth the cost.

80 of 85 people found this useful

Pixelmator

this program rocks

Written by NK from Saint Clair

Jul 19, 2009

I have been using this program for over a year now and between the amount of tools and its low price, I have to say this is the best valued program I own. Kudos to the Pixelmator development team!

25 of 28 people found this useful