Pixelmator Pro
Affinity Photo
Pixelmator Pro
Affinity Photo
Pixelmator Pro
Affinity Photo
Pixelmator Pro
Affinity Photo
Pixelmator Pro
Affinity Photo
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Pixelmator Pro
Affinity Photo
No signals
Pixelmator Pro
No signals
Affinity Photo
Pixelmator Pro
No signals
Affinity Photo
Users: Up to 6 Macs (same Apple ID/Family Sharing)
Storage: Local storage only
Limits: Mac-only (macOS 13.0+), iPad version sold separately or via Apple Creator Studio
Users: 1 user
Storage: iCloud integration
Limits: Subscription model - stops working if cancelled
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Device storage + iCloud
Limits: iPad only, some stability issues reported
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Local storage only
Limits: Must have Canva account, no AI-powered tools in free tier, V1/V2 licenses no longer updated
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB Canva cloud storage
Limits: AI features require Canva ecosystem integration
Users: 1 user per platform
Storage: Local storage only
Limits: No longer sold, existing licenses work but won't receive V3 features
| Feature | Pixelmator Pro | Affinity Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| RAW editing Non-destructive | ||
| RAW development Non-destructive, but slow | ||
| Layer-based editing Full layer support | ||
| Panorama stitching Not available | ||
| Focus stacking Not available | ||
| HDR merge Not available | ||
| AI Features | ||
| ML-powered enhancements ML Enhance, Denoise, Super Resolution | ||
| AI Generative Fill Requires Canva Pro | ||
| Content-Aware Fill Traditional inpainting only | ||
| File Formats | ||
| Vector file editing Cannot edit EPS/AI | ||
| PSD compatibility Basic support | ||
| Organization | ||
| Photo library/catalog No asset management | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Plugin support Very limited | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Windows version Mac-only | ||
| iPad version Has stability issues | ||
| iPhone/Android app Not available | ||
| Performance | ||
| Apple Silicon optimization Excellent M-chip support | ||
