Pixelmator is my favorite non-PhotoShop image-editing app. With the release of Pixelmator 1.5 comes a number of new features, including Save for Web:
Save for Web allows you to quickly save a compressed version of a file in a Web-friendly image format and file size. In true Pixelmator form, the new Save for Web dialog is simple and features some unique polish that makes it a joy to use.
I’m glad to see Save for Web, but I’m also equally glad to see these added features:
- Slice tool
- Added information to the Info Panel
- Send to Mail and iPhoto abilities
Pixelmator is not a PhotoShop replacement for professional designers, but it is getting better and better every day. I do most of my image-editing work in it, opening PhotoShop for only heavy lifting. With this new upgrade, I’ll have to open PS even less.
Pixelmator is also a gorgeous piece of software with a truly elegant UI. And considering that Pixelmator costs only $59, it is well worth a look. They have some great tutorial videos that show off what Pixelmator can do.
For a complete rundown of the new features in Pixelmator 1.5, visit the release notes.
