
Sometimes less is more!Īccidentally, I discovered how well Pixelmator integrates with iCloud. With Pixelmator, you just pick a brush and draw. I found all this control too much of a good thing and constantly played with the settings. The other apps allow things like angle adjustments, jitter and pressure sensitivity curves. In other words, with Pixelmator, you select your brush, its thickness, opacity and color – that’s it. Unlike Procreate and Sketchbook Pro, Pixelmator eliminates most of the customization features. Pixelmator has a generous selection of brushes.
DRAWING PIXELMATOR PRO
The iPad Pro 12.9″ is an amazing device for drawing and Pixelmator is a great option for this. All of my digital drawings have always been done on iPad. The reason Pixelmator is MORE than Photoshop for me not just because it does what Photoshop does but because I love drawing with it. (Unfortunately, I recently determined it does not support text on a curve.) Since Pixelmator was upgraded to version 2.3, I don’t think there’s ever been an instance when I could not produce the same work. Pixelmator allows me to do almost everything I normally do in Photoshop on my iPad. Sometimes I bring the newly created image into another application like InDesign or Illustrator. Sometimes I add text to create a layout or ad. I may combine two or more images, color correct them, add or remove things, etc. I consider Pixelmator a Photoshop replacement on the iPad (as well as on the iMac).Īt work, I use Photoshop on an iMac for manipulating photos. Many reviews suggest Pixelmator is nearly enough. Pixelmator for iOS has a good reputation as a Photoshop replacement. At the moment, my top three drawing apps for iOS (in no particular order) are Sketchbook Pro, Procreate and Pixelmator. Having downloaded about a dozen apps, clearly an app I like may not be one that you like because they all work differently and have different interfaces. I love drawing on glass and have been on a search to determine the best drawing app for the iPad Pro.
