Why hackers moved from Photoshop to Pixelmator

1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.

Photoshop 0 hackers criticize it
→
Pixelmator 1 hacker recommends it

What hackers said about the move

“I've moved from PS to Pixelmator and there are even more moving from PS to Canva.”
breakfastduck, 2026-04-19original comment ↗

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Photoshop vs Pixelmator

PhotoshopPixelmator
Hackers who recommend11
Hackers who criticize00
Moved away from it20
Moved to it01

Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.

Criticism of Photoshop

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Praise for Pixelmator

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Other moves from Photoshop

Other moves to Pixelmator