Apple is set to acquire a prominent developer of photo editing software. The company is acquiring Pixelmator, pending regulatory approval. The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
It’s likely that Apple will eventually build some of Pixelmator’s technology into its own Camera and Photos apps, the latter said: , and currently Photomator apps.” However, he promised “exciting updates” in the future.
Pixelmator It says it’s been inspired by Apple since the very beginning of its 17-year existence, with a similar focus on “design, ease of use and performance.” Once the deal closes and joins Apple, Pixelmator expects to “have the opportunity to reach a wider audience and have a greater impact on the lives of creative people around the world.”
For some time, Pixelmator’s applications have been a popular alternative to Photoshop in the Apple ecosystem. Its tools are available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and even Vision Pro.