{"id":62761,"date":"2026-01-13T18:19:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=62761"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:21:11","slug":"pixelmator-pro-launches-on-the-ipad-with-professional-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/news\/pixelmator-pro-startet-auf-dem-ipad-mit-profi-features","title":{"rendered":"Pixelmator Pro launches on the iPad with professional features"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pixelmator Pro is coming to the iPad for the first time. With this, Apple is expanding its previously Mac-only product to include a fully-fledged tablet version and directly linking the launch to the new Apple Creator Studio. The announcement marks the first major visible change since Apple acquired the Pixelmator development team at the end of 2024 and clearly indicates the direction Apple's creative strategy is taking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, Pixelmator Pro was one of the most popular professional image editing apps on the Mac. Despite an older Pixelmator app for iPhone and iPad, the development team's focus had long been almost exclusively on the Pro version for macOS. With the acquisition<\/a> by Apple, it was clear that major changes were on the horizon. The new iPad version of Pixelmator Pro is now the first concrete step in this direction and is also closely integrated<\/a> with Apple's new Creator ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pixelmator Pro is coming to the iPad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pixelmator Pro will be officially released for iPad on Wednesday, January 28th. The app requires an iPad with an A16, A17 Pro, or M1 chip or newer, and iPadOS 26 or newer. Older devices are not supported, underscoring its clear focus on high-performance hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPad version was completely redesigned for touch operation and fully utilizes the capabilities of iPadOS. At the same time, it maintains its commitment to offering desktop-quality image editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New workspace and touch operation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For the first time, Pixelmator Pro features a fully touch-optimized workspace. The interface is designed for multi-touch gestures, enabling complex editing steps directly on the screen. Despite its focus on touch, the app's structure remains professional and clear, similar to its Mac counterpart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fully featured layers sidebar allows you to build designs from images, shapes, text, and even videos. This makes Pixelmator Pro for iPad suitable not only for photo editing, but also for layouts, social media graphics, and simple motion designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tools and editing functions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pixelmator Pro for iPad includes almost all the familiar tools of the Mac version. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n