Apple is set to acquire the renowned photo editing company, Pixelmator. The Pixelmator Team shared this news in a blog post on Friday, assuring users that there will be “no material changes” to its apps “at this time.” The acquisition is currently awaiting regulatory approval.
Pixelmator has signed an agreement to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval. There will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time. Stay tuned for exciting updates to come.
Pixelmator, a 17-year-old company, says that the Apple acquisition will let its tools have an even bigger impact on creative people around the world:
We’ve been inspired by Apple since day one, crafting our products with the same razor-sharp focus on design, ease of use, and performance. And looking back, it’s crazy what a small group of dedicated people have been able to achieve over the years from all the way in Vilnius, Lithuania. Now, we’ll have the ability to reach an even wider audience and make an even bigger impact on the lives of creative people around the world.
Over the years, Pixelmator has become an integral part of the Apple ecosystem, thanks to its immensely popular and powerful applications, Pixelmator Pro and Photomator. These apps have continually evolved, incorporating a range of advanced AI and machine learning features, such as background removal tools and Super Resolution.
For those who may not be familiar, Pixelmator Pro is described as a “professional image editing tool that anyone can use.” On the other hand, Photomator is touted as the “ultimate photo editor for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.”
While Apple frequently acquires companies, it is uncommon for such acquisitions to be publicly announced. A notable recent example is Apple’s acquisition of Dark Sky in 2020. Similarly, Apple acquired Workflow in 2017, which later became the foundation for the Shortcuts app.
