1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Other Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-design) 4. [Pixelmator Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/pixelmator/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_edfdfdb8a7110b678c1b43b2647ffc2f/pixelmator.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/pixelmator/reviews) [ Pixelmator ](/products/pixelmator/reviews) (91)4.4/5 Pixelmator for iOS is a comprehensive image editing application designed exclusively for iPhone and iPad users. It offers a robust suite of tools that enable users to create, edit, and enhance images with professional-grade capabilities, all within a user-friendly interface optimized for touch-based devices. Key Features and Functionality: - Photo Editing: Enhance images using pre-designed color adjustment presets and fine-tune them with advanced tools like Levels and Curves. Apply a variety of effects, remove unwanted objects, and utilize features such as cloning, blurring, sharpening, and desaturation. - Graphic Design: Combine text, shapes, and images to craft stunning compositions. Merge multiple photos, remove backgrounds, apply layer styles, and adjust blending modes. Utilize precise selection tools and smart alignment guides to perfect your designs. - Apple Pencil Support: Achieve natural and fluid drawing and painting experiences with Apple Pencil, benefiting from tilt, pressure sensitivity, and acceleration support for precise edits. - Photoshop Compatibility: Import, edit, and save Photoshop files seamlessly, ensuring smooth workflows across different platforms. - iOS Integration: Leverage iCloud Drive for easy access to images across devices, multitask with Slide Over or Split View on iPad, and apply Pixelmator effects directly within the Photos app through extensions. - Performance Optimization: Utilize Metal-based Distort tools for rapid and high-quality image reshaping, and take advantage of Grand Central Dispatch for efficient multicore processing. - High-Resolution Support: Open and edit large images up to 16K resolution, accommodating files up to 100 megapixels on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Primary Value and User Solutions: Pixelmator for iOS empowers users to perform advanced image editing and graphic design tasks directly on their mobile devices, eliminating the need for desktop software. Its intuitive interface, combined with a comprehensive set of tools, caters to both professionals and hobbyists, enabling the creation of high-quality visuals on the go. The app's seamless integration with iOS features and compatibility with Photoshop files ensure a flexible and efficient editing experience, addressing the needs of users seeking a powerful yet portable image editing solution. 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