Pixelmator Pro Update Adds LUT Support for Color Adjustments

[MacRumors]

Popular image editor app Pixelmator Pro received an update today that brings full support for LUT files, or Lookup Tables, which are similar to universal filters/presets that change the look of images and video in a wide variety of apps.

A LUT is a set of instructions that tells an app how to edit the colors of an image or video, and Pixelmator Pro now lets users import LUTs so that they can be applied to images, as if they were a standard preset or filter.

LUTs usually can't be edited, but Pixelmator Pro can use machine learning to turn them into color adjustments that can be fine-tuned in the app. Pixelmator users can now simply drag and drop an LUT to apply it, and browse LUTs with live previews. The update also includes the ability to convert LUTs into color adjustments.

In version 2.0.8, color adjustments can also be exported as LUTs, to be used in Final Cut Pro and other compatible graphics, video, and even 3D apps.

In addition, there's a built-in collection of LUTs, ranging from cinematic looks to grayscale conversion LUTs, automation and scripting support for applying and exporting LUTs.

Pixelmator 2.0 is a Universal app, so it runs natively on both ‌M1‌ and Intel-based Macs. The image editing app update is free for existing Pixelmator Pro users, otherwise it costs $39.99 and can be downloaded directly from the Mac App Store.

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[Santabean2000]

Love this app. Photoshop who..?

 

[buttongerald]

This is absolutely fantastic news and as an amateur photographer I welcome this feature.

 

[mazz0]

I still have PixelMator Classic installed as well. Anyone know if there's any reason to keep that around - anything it does that Pro doesn't?

 

[chabig]

I still have PixelMator Classic installed as well. Anyone know if there's any reason to keep that around - anything it does that Pro doesn't?

Once you've got the Pro version, there is no reason to keep the older version.

 

[LeeW]

I have Pixelmator Pro, not a Pro myself but love the app.

 

[mcdreamer]

I really loved the Classic version. Have used it for years, mostly for vector design rather than photo editing. Tried about Pro and loved it just as much. Will definitely pick it up next time I have a need for it. Even though Affinity Designer is probably a better choice for vector work the stuff in Pixelmator Pro is more than enough for me. And of course there's all of the great photo editing tools there too.

 

[CarpalMac]

I have been learning how to use Affinity Photo - has anyone here got experience of both and which they think is better?

 

[LunarDog]

Once you've got the Pro version, there is no reason to keep the older version.

I still have PixelMator Classic installed as well. Anyone know if there's any reason to keep that around - anything it does that Pro doesn't?

I keep the old version because I like the original UI for some tasks. The new one is great for photo editing, but the old one feels better for creating from scratch. Just my preference...

 

[bchery21]

Great app for the price and is currently what I use to edit my photos.

 

[JeffPerrin]

I still have PixelMator Classic installed as well. Anyone know if there's any reason to keep that around - anything it does that Pro doesn't?

Yes! Dual monitor support. Pixelmator Pro is built for a laptop workflow, while Pixelmator (classic) is better suited for pro display/dual monitor set-ups by supporting floating palettes, separate window etc. There's still nothing quite like having all your favorite palettes open and ready to go AND having a full size project window. If Pixelmator Pro offered dual monitor support, though, I'd upgrade in a heartbeat!

 

[mazz0]

Yes! Dual monitor support. Pixelmator Pro is built for a laptop workflow, while Pixelmator (classic) is better suited for pro display/dual monitor set-ups by supporting floating palettes, separate window etc. There's still nothing quite like having all your favorite palettes open and ready to go AND having a full size project window. If Pixelmator Pro offered dual monitor support, though, I'd upgrade in a heartbeat!

Yeah, I can see the appeal of that. Personally I prefer one big screen with many workspaces rather than multiple displays, but if you have multiple displays that's definitely a boon. Be nice to have a pop-out option in Pro I suppose.

 

[JeffPerrin]

Yeah, I can see the appeal of that. Personally I prefer one big screen with many workspaces rather than multiple displays, but if you have multiple displays that's definitely a boon. Be nice to have a pop-out option in Pro I suppose.

Yeah - I suppose it's not a dual monitor issue, so much as classic allows you to better take advantage of the extra screen real estate afforded with dual or large widescreen displays. I have to wonder if Pixelmator Pro was designed back when everyone thought mobile devices would kill off desktops and large monitors??

 

[unsui_grep]

I have been learning how to use Affinity Photo - has anyone here got experience of both and which they think is better?

I have both. I prefer Pixelmator Pro but Affinity is also good. I really like Pixelmator's clean UI and workflow, whereas Affinity feels closer to PS paradigms.

 

[mazz0]

Yeah - I suppose it's not a dual monitor issue, so much as classic allows you to better take advantage of the extra screen real estate afforded with dual or large widescreen displays. I have to wonder if Pixelmator Pro was designed back when everyone thought mobile devices would kill off desktops and large monitors??

To be fair I do think it'd be nice if they merged Pixelmator Pro and Pixelmator Photo. But they could add an option to separate the windows too, for best of both worlds

 

[umbilical]

I have been learning how to use Affinity Photo - has anyone here got experience of both and which they think is better?

I prefer Affinity Photo, is more advanced, also I use Affinity Designer, I'm a working designer and I leave forever Adobe! no more subscription and I can do the same with A. Photo than I do in the past with Photoshop.

But depends of your needs, if you don't need too much advanced stuff, Pixelmator is a great app.

Affinity is more oriented to "copy" Photoshop but they try to make things better than Photoshop.

I prefer the UI of Pixelmator, is more modern and clean.

With Affinity Photo you have everything in one, I mean you don't need Pixelmator Pro and Pixelmator Photo. (that's is weird by the way, why split on 2 apps), should be merge in one.

 

[blazerunner]

Love this app. Photoshop who..?

Pixelmator (and Affinity Photo) are both useless to a lot of creative professionals until they support Adobe's smart objects. Give me that one feature, and I'll switch.

 

[umbilical]

Pixelmator (and Affinity Photo) are both useless to a lot of creative professionals until they support Adobe's smart objects. Give me that one feature, and I'll switch.

Overall Photoshop is more advanced, but in a very advanced way.
To my needs mid-high level, Affinity Photo is enough I don't need pay montly but yes there's more advanced stuff on PS, but Affinity team continue improve day and day.

 

[zakarhino]

Whenever I see a thread about Pixelmator I come in to say Pixelmator Photo on iPad is one of the best iPad apps around, and it’s certainly the best iPad photo editing tool I’ve used. Highly recommend it.

 

[CarpalMac]

I have both. I prefer Pixelmator Pro but Affinity is also good. I really like Pixelmator's clean UI and workflow, whereas Affinity feels closer to PS paradigms.

I prefer Affinity Photo, is more advanced, also I use Affinity Designer, I'm a working designer and I leave forever Adobe! no more subscription and I can do the same with A. Photo than I do in the past with Photoshop.

But depends of your needs, if you don't need too much advanced stuff, Pixelmator is a great app.

Affinity is more oriented to "copy" Photoshop but they try to make things better than Photoshop.

I prefer the UI of Pixelmator, is more modern and clean.

With Affinity Photo you have everything in one, I mean you don't need Pixelmator Pro and Pixelmator Photo. (that's is weird by the way, why split on 2 apps), should be merge in one.

Thank you both for your replies. I am a very (VERY!) basic user but would like to learn and develop my skills. Sounds like I would be better off starting with Pixelmator and then moving on. I just bought Affinity Photo & Designer as they were on discount, spectacular value IMHO, compared to PS.

 

[JeffPerrin]

Never heard of Affinity Photo. Never had a reason to look as I've been more than satisfied with Pixelmator (classic). Does Affinity have floating palettes? (again, looking at a large/dual monitor workflow)