Apple has expanded its suite of professional tools for artists by acquiring Pixelmator, a popular photo editing software company. The acquisition was first announced on November 1, 2024 [1[1[1[1], and it was completed on February 11, 2025, after receiving regulatory approval [2[2[2[2]. This move follows Apple’s previous acquisitions of video editing software Final Cut Pro and audio editing app Logic Pro, further solidifying its position in the professional creative tools market [3[3[3[3].
previously, Apple had its own image editing tool, the Photos app available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Before that, Apple offered aperture, a professional photo editing software, which was removed from the Mac app Store in 2025. With the acquisition of Pixelmator, Apple now has a comprehensive set of tools for artists and professionals to work with, covering photo, video, and audio editing.
Apple Expands Professional Tools with pixelmator Acquisition
In a strategic move to enhance its array of professional tools for artists, Apple has acquired Pixelmator, a popular and highly-regarded photo editing software company. This acquisition was initially announced on November 1, 2024 [1]. after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals, the acquisition was completed on February 11, 2025 [2].
This move aligns with Apple’s previous acquisitions in the creative tools market, specifically the video editing software Final Cut Pro and the audio editing app Logic Pro. These acquisitions have further solidified Apple’s position as a leader in providing comprehensive professional creative tools [3].
Historically, Apple has provided image editing tools for its users. The Photos app is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Before that,Apple offered Aperture,a professional photo editing software which was removed from the Mac App Store in 2015. With the acquisition of Pixelmator,Apple now boasts a comprehensive suite of tools for artists and professionals,covering photo,video,and audio editing.