The Pixelmator Team on Friday announced they have signed an agreement to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval.
Today we have some important news to share: the Pixelmator Team plans to join Apple.
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.
What to expect
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.
Thank you
We want to give a big thanks to our amazing users for your support over the past 17 years. Your feedback has played a huge role in shaping our apps into what they are today. As we step into this exciting new chapter, we can’t wait to share what’s next.
– Pixelmator Team
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acquired for how much?
Lithuanian brothers Saulius & Aidas Dailide, since 2007-09-25, big bonus for 17 years of work…
Pixelmator Pro (since 2017-11-29) sells app for $50/lifetime
vs
capitalistic pig Adobe ($42.64 per month in 2018, now $54.99)
Amazing.
Now odds are, they shorten the name to Pixel, and offer it free with everything else.
This is just good ol’ Apple excitement right here
While I miss dark sky, the new iOS weather app is really good. It would not be that way without DS. I’m happy.
and Apple will charge for it.
Pixelmator Pro is an excellent product, very happy for the devs 👏
I’ve been a long time Pixelmator Pro user and prefer it over Photoshop. Just last month I was telling my friends that I wish Apple would buy Pixelmator so wishes can come true!
Pixelmator is invaluable. I’d rather Apple keep its hands OFF OF IT.
No good will come from this other than make its developers a well-earned fortune.
Nothing gold ever stays.
Here’s hoping Apple turns it into a REAL Photoshop killer.
Agreed. Adobe’s subscription model sucks the camel’s winkie.
By the way, Adobe tried to cancel one of my licenses for an older Adobe product. I had to prove to them that I bought it (guilty until proved innocent). Bastards!
That’s great! I use it all the time to improve my posts on Instagram. Does it become “included for free” or more like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro?
Loved it since launch.
Just hoping Apple does not kill it or make an FCP charge.
SomeDude has got it; I really hope they don’t turn this into a subscription app…