Pixelmator Pro Tutorials

Master Pixelmator Pro with our collection of free tutorials.

On this page, you’ll find a wide range of Pixelmator Pro tutorials on a variety of fascinating image editing topics – photography, design, painting, illustration, and more. You’ll also find helpful links to our User Guide, and a page designed specifically for beginners to help you get started using Pixelmator Pro.

Pixelmator Pro Quick Start Guide

New to Pixelmator Pro? Check out the quick start guide, which includes our ultimate beginner’s guide, a curated list of tutorials for beginners, and more.

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How to fine-tune colors in photos

Learn how to make essential color adjustments to your photos and use histograms.

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A guide to layers and layer masks

Discover how to add different types of layers and understand the basics of working with layer masks.

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Smooth skin in photos and videos in seconds

Quickly smooth skin in photos and videos using Selective Clarity.

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How to remove green screens from videos

Learn how to remove a green screen from a video and replace it with another background.

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A quick guide to editing videos in Pixelmator Pro

Take a quick look at how to make simple video edits.

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How to colorize black & white photos

Learn techniques for super realistic colorization of black and white photos.

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How to use design templates

Quickly create beautiful designs – even if you have no design experience.

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How to retouch skin

Learn some powerful and incredibly effective skin retouching techniques.

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How to create a photo collage

Create your own photo collage layout from scratch and fill it with images.

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How to place text behind objects in a photo

Add text to a photo and make it appear to be inside the photo itself.

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How to create a color splash effect

This classic image editing technique is a quick and simple way to create a striking visual.

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9 beginner vector tool tips

Check out 9 tips that will help you master the vector tools.

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One-click background removal

Remove any background from an image with just a click.

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Make perfect selections using the Select and Mask tool

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Layer masks and clipping masks explained

If you’re looking to combine images or clip them to shapes, you’ll want to learn about masks.

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How to create an instant photo pop-out effect

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5 color adjustments that will improve any photo

5 basic color adjustments are all your need to improve any photo.

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The ultimate beginner’s guide to Pixelmator Pro

Get a high-level overview of many of the most import features in Pixelmator Pro.

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Create a realistic T-shirt mockup

Add logos and designs onto clothes and other objects to create realistic mockups.

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Change the background of a photo

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Remove the background of an image

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How to change the color of an object in a photo

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How to replace the background in a Portrait photo

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About layers in image editing

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How to remove an object from a photo

Learn how to magically remove small imperfections of entire objects from photos.

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How to create transparent text with masks

Create transparent text using advanced masking features in Pixelmator Pro.

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How to selectively edit photos

Learn how to selectively edit photos in Pixelmator Pro.

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Creating 5 vintage photo looks

Learn how to create vintage photo looks in Pixelmator Pro.

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Introduction to photo editing

Learn how to get started with photo editing in Pixelmator Pro.

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A guide to creating App Store screenshots

Learn how to showcase your apps in the App Store with Pixelmator Pro templates.

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Create pixel-perfect digital designs

Learn simple techniques for making you digital designs look incredibly sharp.

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How to create a custom Instagram story

Use the advanced video settings to create an eye-catching moving Instagram story.

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How to create a Risograph print effect

Add a retro look to your designs with a Risograph print effect.

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How to create a retro text effect

Learn how to create a simple but gorgeous retro text effect.

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How to create a custom star brush

Create a custom star brush and use it to create a sparkle effect on a photo.

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How to create an underwater text effect

Create an underwater text effect using just a couple of steps.

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How to use mockups

Use mockups to see what a design looks like in a real-life setting.

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How to create an ink bleed effect

Add a vintage look to your text with a distressed ink bleed effect.

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How to create 3D shapes

Create abstract 3D shapes using gradient fills and shadows.

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How to create a neon sign effect

Create a glowing neon sign using shapes and the trusty Gaussian blur effect.

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How to create an analog film filter

Use the Pixelmator Pro color adjustments to make your digital photos look like analog film.

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How to create a seamless pattern

Easily create a seamless pattern using built-in vector shapes.

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How to create a cinematic look

Edit photos in a cinematic style, making an image look like a still from a film.

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How to fake the golden hour look

Learn how to convincingly fake the golden hour look in a photo.

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How to create a faded text effect

Learn how to transform the look of letters to create this stylish text effect.

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Color adjustments and effects layers

Change the look of entire layered compositions with color adjustments and effects layers.

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How to batch convert PXD files to JPEG in the Finder

Use the Shortcuts app to quickly and easily convert images to different formats.

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How to create a toy brick effect

Find out how to make any image look like it’s made of little toy bricks!

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How to place objects into perspective

Master a key technique that you'll often use when creating designs.

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Turn a real-life drawing into a vector illustration

Learn all about the vector tools by using them to trace a real-life drawing.

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How to turn day into night

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How to revert to a previous version of your document

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How to create a stacked text effect

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The Curves adjustment explained

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How to create abstract color blurs

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How to create translucency & vibrancy

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2 ways to create a knockout text effect

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Automation magic with Shortcuts and Pixelmator Pro

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Recreating the 2021 Apple September Event visual in Pixelmator Pro

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How to create a custom YouTube thumbnail

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How to apply a brush stroke to a path

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What's New in Pixelmator Pro 2.1 Coral

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How to create neumorphic designs

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How to create a duotone effect

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How to create a double exposure effect

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How to create a pixel stretch effect

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How to use the Custom LUT adjustment

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Using Pixelmator Pro to color grade video in Final Cut Pro

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An in-depth look at 3D LUTs in Pixelmator Pro

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How to create a sliced text effect

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How to create a paper cut out effect

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How to crop a photo in a circle

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Replace the color of objects

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A quick overview of every retouching tool

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How to extend the background in a photo

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How to replace the sky with a colorful gradient

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6 tips for selecting image areas

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Advanced automation and scripting with AppleScript

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How to create a retro text effect

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How to create a silhouette

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How to create a realistic motion blur effect

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Turn a real-life drawing into a digital illustration

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Selecting objects with the Magnetic Selection tool

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A quick guide to the new Pixelmator Pro extension

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Quickly remove a solid color background from an image

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How to completely change the mood and feel of a photo

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Batch process images using the Automator app and Pixelmator Pro

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Add a light leak to an image

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How to add shadows to objects

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Copy an object from one image to another

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How to adjust precise color ranges

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How to add text to your image

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Launch Pixelmator Pro from the Photos app

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How to create a new image

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Understanding histograms

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Vector graphics explained

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Pixels explained

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Customize keyboard shortcuts

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Keyboard Shortcuts

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Pixelmator Pro User Guide

Looking for in-depth information about a particular feature in Pixelmator Pro? Check out our illustrated user guide.

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Free LUTs created by the Pixelmator Team

Artist-created color adjustment presets

List of Pixelmator Pro keyboard shortcuts