Does Pixelmator Classic work on Apple Silicon?

✳️ Yes, works via Rosetta 2, no native upgrade planned

May also be known as Pixelmator or Pixelmatorteam Pixelmator

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💻 Device Support

✅ 2023 M3 Macbook Pros Check Pricing

✅ 2023 M2 Macbook Pros Check Pricing

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📚 Bundle Version History

com.pixelmatorteam.pixelmator

v3.9.9

🔶 App has not yet been reported to be native to Apple Silicon

🖥 Supported Architectures X86

Full Info Plist

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v3.9.8