### Pixelmator Pro 3.7 Update: A Step Forward in AI and Accessibility
Pixelmator, now under Apple’s ownership, has recently experienced a major change with the rollout of version 3.7 for Pixelmator Pro on Mac. This update signifies the launch of Apple Intelligence capabilities, alongside important accessibility enhancements, showcasing Apple’s dedication to improving user experience throughout its software.
#### Overview of Pixelmator Applications
Since Apple’s acquisition, the Pixelmator suite includes three separate applications:
– **Pixelmator Pro for Mac**
– **Pixelmator for iPhone and iPad**
– **Photomator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac**
Traditionally, Pixelmator Pro has been the flagship offering, and this recent update solidifies its position with enhanced features and capabilities.
#### Key Features of the Pixelmator 3.7 Update
The 3.7 update brings an array of new tools and enhancements, particularly emphasizing AI functionalities and accessibility upgrades:
##### Image Playground
– **Creative Image Generation**: Users can produce original images based on existing photos, descriptions, or individuals from their Photos library.
– **Add to Playground Feature**: This permits users to recreate image layers or illustrations in various artistic styles, including animation and illustration.
– **Layer Management**: Generated images can be added as new layers or can replace existing ones, enabling custom designs to be utilized in templates or mockups.
##### Writing Tools
– **Text Enhancement**: The update introduces tools for proofreading, summarizing, rewriting, and adjusting text tone within designs.
– **Compose Feature**: Utilizing ChatGPT, users can create original text content based on prompts or descriptions, enriching creative workflows.
– **Easy Access**: Users can swiftly access Writing Tools by hovering over or Control-clicking highlighted text.
##### Other Improvements
– **RAW Image Support**: The update allows users to open and modify RAW images from OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark I cameras, including those captured with High Res Shot.
– **VoiceOver Enhancements**: Enhanced support provides spoken and braille descriptions of tools, making the application more accessible to users with visual impairments.
– **Keyboard Navigation**: Users can navigate through tool options using the keyboard in conjunction with VoiceOver.
– **Hover Text**: Hovering over items in the Tools sidebar reveals their names in large text, improving visibility.
#### Conclusion
The Pixelmator Pro 3.7 update signifies a major leap in photo editing technology, incorporating AI features that facilitate creative workflows while amplifying accessibility for all users. As Apple persists in advancing its software ecosystem, Pixelmator Pro emerges as a formidable tool for both amateur and professional designers.
