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Best Pixelmator Pro alternatives in 2026

Pixelmator Pro is mac and iPad image editor with AI tools and vector drawing. These 7 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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Ranked alternatives

  1. 1

    Affinity

    Has a free option; also runs on Windows. Free to download, with vector, pixel and layout tools in one app and PSD import. It needs a Canva account and has no iPad version yet, which keeps it behind Pixelmator Pro on Apple tablets.

    Best for Free vector, pixel and layout work in one app

    WindowsmacOSFree

    91.0of 100
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  2. 2

    Adobe Photoshop

    Also runs on Windows. The deepest layer, mask and retouching tools, and the PSD files other people send you. It is subscription-only, so it costs more over time than Affinity, GIMP or Pixelmator Pro.

    Best for Professional retouching, compositing and PSD workflows

    WindowsmacOSiPadOSSubscription

    90.5of 100
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  3. 3

    GIMP

    Has a free option; is open source; also runs on Windows, Linux. The strongest free desktop editor here, under the GNU GPL and running on Linux, macOS and Windows. Its interface differs from Adobe's, and its vector work is weaker than Affinity's.

    Best for Free open-source retouching and painting

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    89.5of 100
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  4. 4

    Photopea

    Has a free option; also runs on Web. Opens PSD and RAW files in a browser with no install, which makes it the easiest route for quick edits. Speed depends on the device, and desktop editors handle very large files more predictably.

    Best for Quick browser edits and PSD files

    WebFree

    86.5of 100
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  5. 5

    Adobe Lightroom

    Also runs on Windows, iOS, Android. A polished raw workflow with edits that sync between desktop, phone and browser. It is a subscription and cloud-centered, unlike darktable or RawTherapee, which are free and local.

    Best for Photographers who edit raw files on several devices

    WindowsmacOSiOS, iPadOSAndroidWebSubscription

    85.0of 100
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  6. 6

    darktable

    Has a free option; is open source; also runs on Windows, Linux. A free, open-source raw workflow with a library, tethered shooting and non-destructive editing. It does not offer the layered editing of the editors above, so retouching and compositing need another app.

    Best for Open-source raw workflow for photographers

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    82.5of 100
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    RawTherapee

    Has a free option; is open source; also runs on Linux, Windows. Detailed raw conversion with dark frame, flat field and hot pixel corrections, free under GPLv3. Its interface is dense and it has no layers, so it covers less ground than darktable's library tools.

    Best for Detailed raw conversion without a subscription

    LinuxmacOSWindowsFree and open sourceOpen source

    78.0of 100
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About Pixelmator Pro alternatives

What is the best alternative to Pixelmator Pro?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Affinity, followed by Adobe Photoshop. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Pixelmator Pro?
Yes. Free options include Affinity, GIMP, Photopea.