From Photoshop frustration to Pixelmator Pro!

Have you ever used software that just frustrates you to no end? For me, that’s not Pixelmator Pro—it’s Adobe Photoshop! Endless clicks, confusing menus, and a UI that feels stuck in the past. Photoshop may have AI now, but the struggle is real, especially when you just want to make something simple, like a YouTube thumbnail.

Enter Pixelmator Pro. A one-time purchase, Mac-exclusive app that has completely changed how I design graphics. At first, I wasn’t sure about it—it felt too simple compared to Photoshop. But once I got the hang of masks, effects, and layers, I realized it wasn’t just simpler; it was better for my workflow. I went from rage-quitting Photoshop to actually enjoying graphic design again.

In this video, I’ll share:
✔️ Why Pixelmator Pro is my go-to app for creating YouTube thumbnails
✔️ The newest updates in Pixelmator
✔️ The few downsides you should know before buying

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[chipcurry]

Photoshop and Lightroom are pretty mature programs. It's going to be hard to beat them in a professional context. I haven't tried pixel Mater yet, thanks for the introduction!

[thomashartmann]

I like your thoughts about both Photoshop and Pixelmator Pro. They feel relevant and based on personal experience of both programs. I only wonder if some of the limitations compared to Lightroom could be due to that their other program, Photomator is a more fair comparison.

[fdelaneau]

My guess is Affinity photo might be more suited to your needs.

[MikeArmstrong-jveg]

I believe Photomator would be the Lightroom equivalent for photo processing. At least that works for me. Thank you!

[igorcampos]

They do have a Pixelmator for iPados, it’s not called Pro tho. I wonder if Apple will end up merging both.

[hiddenfromyourview]

Gotta disagree with you there. To rival Adobe, you don't want to do the same thing as Adobe - namely, create a subscription based software suite to nickel-and-dime your client base.