Text Wrapping & Shapes

[Tim G.]

I love this program, but the one thing that I feel is missing is the ability to be able to wrap text in cool ways like in Adobe Illustrator. It might not be possible due to Adobe probably having a patent on it, but I think it would take Pixelmator up another level. Then there's also the lack of shapes. Apple just updated their shape library for Pages & Keynote. I wish there were apps that would allow you to download different shapes like with the old Pixelmator or you could buy them as an extension. Whichever. I just wish there was more inclusion of shapes, especially considering Pixelmator Pro is an Apple only app. Other than that, I love it! How does everyone else feel about these?

[mccoytest]

I don't know about text wrapping, but I do know there are a LOT of shapes available for Pixelmator Pro, PLUS they are so easy to make - from any image - just do a image search for silhouettes for example and you can get thousands of images that can easily be turned into shapes. ( I really do wish there was a tool to reduce anchor point though - another topic. ) Do a search for free Adobe or Pixelmator shapes. Be cautious about copyright issues, but edit to your hearts content.
I made this.

[Tim G.]

I meant stuff like this:





That kind of text wrapping.

[mccoytest]

I understand now. I use a separate app whenever I need shaped text as in your examples; Art Text 4. Created and exported as an image there and easily brought in to PixPro. Geometries it currently permits:

And allows for further transformations and conversions to 3D projections and rotations.

[Tim G.]

Oh, that's cool. I'll check it out. Thank you!