Apple today announced that Pixelmator Pro is coming to the iPad, complete with a new touch-optimized workspace, full Apple Pencil support, the ability to work between iPad and Mac, and all of the powerful editing tools from the Mac version.

Formerly a Mac-only app, Pixelmator Pro has been re-imagined for iPad OS, including support for the touchscreen as well as Apple Pencil. Apple doesn’t offer any touch-enabled laptops, so bringing the Apple-exclusive software to iPad opens the photo editor up to touchscreen-based editing.

In Apple’s first major Pixelmator change since its acquisition, Pixelmator Pro is coming to iPad alongside the Apple Creator Studio launch.

Apple’s Creator Studio takes in all its mainstay apps for a subscription price seven times cheaper than Creative Cloud.

Discover Apple’s 2026 iPad lineup with OLED displays, advanced chips, and improved battery life. Learn about pricing, features, and more.

Apple is preparing a broad iPad refresh in 2026, starting with a new iPad Air powered by the M4 chip, followed by an A19-based entry-level iPad and a significantly upgraded iPad mini with OLED. While most changes focus on internal improvements,

Apple said millions of creators already use its devices, and the new Apple Creator Studio builds on this ecosystem by making advanced creative tools easier and more flexible to use.

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