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Pixelmator Pro vs Adobe Photoshop Elements Comparison (2026)

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Pixelmator Pro

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Overview

Pixelmator Pro is an image editing software, which enables businesses to modify images using presets, retouching and vector tools, pre-designed shapes, spacing guides, and more. Creative professionals can combine, mix, rearrange, apply or remove effects such as 'Blur', 'Distortion', 'Halftone', 'Stylize', 'Sharpen' and 'Tile', among others.

From simple tweaks to advanced artistic options & adjustments, it’s never been easier to create photos you’ll love to share. Add motion to your photos with Adobe Sensei AI*. You’ll find all your photo essentials in this easy picture editor.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

39.99

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

69.99

One-time payment

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.8

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

83%

would recommend this app

4.6

159

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

73%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Great set of function, especially considering the price. Since I adopted it two years ago, I never missed Photoshop.”

Marco R.

Principal Solutions Engineer

“I create book covers and detailed banners/graphics/ promotional materials for both our church and for my business using Pixelmator Pro.”

Darlene B.

author-entrepreneur

“I use Depositphotos, and many graphics images often are available as eps files.”

Darlene B.

author-entrepreneur

Pros

“My current idea is that this software is the perfect choice for hobbyists and starters in the Graphic Design Industry.”

Bruno M.

Marketing Executive

“It allows you the functionality of full Photoshop without the recurring cost associated with the Adobe Suite.”

James G.

Associate Pastor

“In fact, it can be more cost-effective for people who don't need a lot of updates.”

Bruno M.

Marketing Executive

Cons

“These cannot be edited with Pixelmator Pro and I haven't found a way to integrate these vectors into my workflow--for example, even using free convertors online does not enable them to be brought into Pixelmator Pro.”

Darlene B.

author-entrepreneur

“It also does not have as much online support or as many functions as Adobe Photoshop, so I don't use it as much.”