Pixelmator
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| Developer(s) | Pixelmator Team Ltd. |
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| Stable release | Version 2.02 / February 12, 2012 |
| Development status | Active |
| Operating system | Mac OS X |
| Type | Raster graphics editor |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | http://www.pixelmator.com/ |
Pixelmator is a graphic editor developed for Mac OS X,[1][2] by Pixelmator Team Ltd built upon a combination of open source and Mac OS X technologies. Pixelmator features selection, painting, retouching, navigation, and color correction tools; as well as layers-based image editing, GPU-powered image processing, color management, automation, and a transparent head-up display user interface for work with images. Pixelmator uses Core Image and OpenGL technologies that use the Mac's video card for image processing.[3]
Pixelmator was the first commercial image editor to fully support the WebP image format on Mac.[4][5]
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Features
- Uses technologies like ImageMagick, Core Image, Automator, Cairo and Sparkle.
- Photoshop images with layers are supported as well as over 100 other still image file formats.
- Uses layers-based editing.
- Over 20 tools for selection, crop, painting, retouching, typing, measuring and navigation.
- Vector drawing tools.
- 16 color correction tools and over 50 filters.
- Integrates with Mac OS X and iLife applications such as iPhoto.
- Pictures can be taken with an iSight camera from within the program.
- Quick file conversion can be done with the help of Automator actions.
- Mac OS X ColorSync and ColorSync profiles are supported.
- Support for Mac OS X Lion features such as versions, auto save, and full screen mode.
Version history
| Version | Codename | Release date | Significant changes |
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| 1.0 [6] | Firestarter | 25 September 2007 |
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| Pixelmator 1.0 was released at a price of $59[7]. A beta was earlier released on the August 16, 2007. Initially the developers announced a public beta, but decided later to only publish a closed beta to a select group of testers [8]. | |||
| 1.1 [9] | Kitten | 6 December 2007 |
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| 1.2 [10] | Draftsman | 12 May 2008 |
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| This release included some often requested features, like the Curve tool, Polygonal, Lasso Tool, Rulers, Guides and the ability to display an alignment grid. | |||
| 1.3 [11] | Tempo | 4 November 2008 |
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| Pixelmator 1.3 Added more stability and improvements for working with large images. It also came with new features like click-and-drag for adjusting the tolerance of the Magic Wand, Paint bucket and the new Magic Eraser tool on the fly. The Hue and Saturation, Replace Color and Colorize palettes had been renewed as well. Also better Stroking capabilities with live preview were added. Finally Pixelmator is from version 1.3 available in two extra languages, French and Spanish, alongside the already available English and German language. | |||
| 1.4 [12] | Sprinkle | 23 February 2009 |
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| This version introduced a new painting engine and the possibility for more advanced brush creation. Support for importing Photoshop brushes is also included. In addition a new cloud generation filter made its way into Pixelmator in 1.4, and a noise filter in 1.4.1. | |||
| 1.5 [13] | Spider | 8 September 2009 |
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| New features included the ability to save for web, send to Mail/iPhoto, trimming, info labels, Italian language support, and support for Mac OS X 10.6, released less than two weeks prior to this update. Version 1.5.1 brought bug fixes and Brush Collections. | |||
| 1.6 [14] | Nucleus | 13 July 2010 |
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| 1.6 introduced layer groups and integration with OS X's Image Capture app for importing images from cameras and scanners. Full 64-bit support and deeper integration with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard means that older OS X versions are no longer supported. 1.6.1 was released on September 28. Introducing features such as an improved photo browser and a revamped stroke feature. 1.6.2 came on October 6, 2010, introducing support for the image format WebP. | |||
| 2.0 [15] | Chameleon | 27 October 2011 |
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| New features include a modified UI, tools for inserting and drawing vector shapes, a reworked type tool, burn and doge tools, and improved support for Mac OS X Lion features like Auto Save and Versions. | |||
See also
References
- ^ Sons, Wiley & Sons John Wiley &; Vegh, Aaron (2010-02-25). Web Development with the Mac. John Wiley and Sons. pp. 217–. ISBN 978-0-470-76791-7. http://books.google.com/books?id=-r92yRlu15oC&pg=PT217. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ Hutsko, Joe (2009-12-14). Macs All-in-One For Dummies. For Dummies. pp. 273–. ISBN 978-0-470-53798-5. http://books.google.com/books?id=C9TuEvpY1K8C&pg=PA273. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ Biedny, David (July 2008). "Lackluster Image Editor". Mac Life. http://books.google.com/books?id=29IDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT53&dq=pixelmator+core+image&hl=en&ei=dV3wTY-FFYOksQOO-tSzDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=pixelmator%20core%20image&f=false. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ Chartier, David (October 4, 2010). "Pixelmator to add support for Google's WebP image format". Macworld. http://www.macworld.com/article/154554/2010/10/pixelmator_google_webp.html. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
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