Pixelmator

Pixelmator is an image editor for Mac OS X from Pixelmator Team Ltd.. The software is based in part on open source and Mac OS X technologies to provide selection, retouching, navigation, and color correction tools. The image processing is done just based as in Photoshop. In image processing Pixelmator uses adjacent to the main processor to increase performance also apply to the graphics processor. The software focuses on Core Image and OpenGL. Also for automation and for color management are appropriate tools available. The software is developed by the two Lithuanian brothers Saulius and Aida Dailide.

Revision history

Pixelmator 1.0 was released on 25 September 2007. Shortly before, on August 16, 2007, the first beta version was released. This was initially announced as a public beta version, only a narrow circle tester was then but made ​​available.

On 12 May 2008 the version 1.2 of Pixelmator appeared codenamed " Draftsman ". This version brought new tools for circles, polygons, the lasso tool, rulers, guides and grids to better align with.

The version 1.3 of Pixelmator was released on 11 November 2008 and had the code name "tempo ." Version meant more stability and brought improvements in the processing of large files. Moreover, it introduced new features like " click-and - drag" to Toleranzangleich of the wand, an ink pot and the magic eraser tool a. The hue and saturation, color replacement and Dye pallets were also renewed. Improvements in the drawing tools with instant preview and the languages ​​English and German language versions were added in French and Spanish.

Pixelmator 1.4 was released on 20 April 2009 with the code name " sprinkle ". The version contained a new time - Engine and more opportunities for the use of the brush tools. The support for importing Photoshop brushes was likewise added. Up to version 1.4.1 yet, a new cloud - generator - filter and a noise filter were added.

Version 1.5, codenamed "Spider" was released on September 8, 2009, and the first time allowed the storage for the web, direct mail and export to iPhoto and offered the opportunity to trim and distribute labels.

The current version 1.6, codenamed " Nucleus " was released on 13 July 2010 and offers a power increase, a direct transmission to social networks and direct import of cameras, cell phones and scanners. In addition, the current version supports 64-bit.

Pixelmator has been marketed in Germany by Application Systems Heidelberg. On January 6, 2011 Pixelmator announced to distribute the software in future only through Apple's Mac App Store. Up to version 2.0 but also give updates were for elsewhere -purchased Pixelmator versions.

On 8 November 2012, version 2.1.3 was released on the Mac App Store.

From version 2 new drawing tools, forms and content-based filling functions were integrated. The appearance of the surface was adapted to OS X 10.8 ( Lion Mountain ), is also the software from version 2.1. optimized for the Retina display.

On October 22, 2013 appeared with a 3.0 FX for the current OS X operating system 10.9 ( Mavericks ) optimized version, which, according to the supplier, " New features and enhancements " introduces, inter alia, as Liquefaction tools and new layer functions. In January 2014 an update was followed by version 3.1. ( Marble ), which together with support for Apple Mac Pro a few bug fixes, including missing filter functions of earlier versions contained.

Features

• Uses technologies like ImageMagick, Core Image, Automator, Cairo and Sparkle.
• Photoshop images with layers are supported as well as over 100 other image formats.
• Layer-based image editing
• Over 20 tools for selecting, cropping, coloring, retouching, writing, measuring and navigation.
• 16 color correction tools and more than 50 filters.
• Mac OS X and iLife integration.
• Image import directly from the program from an Apple iSight camera
• Fast conversion means of automation functions.
• Mac OS X ColorSync and ColorSync profiles are supported.