The "New" Pixelmator Pro free trial

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The "New" Pixelmator Pro free trial

So I downloaded the "new" Pixelmator Pro from the Mac App Store. Luckily it installs beside the old Pixelmator Pro. In any case, when you launch it, you're asked to accept a free trial of the Creator Studio. If you close that dialog, you're asked whether you want to create a new document or browse for an existing one. However, even if you try to create a new document, or try to open an existing one by double-clicking, you end up back at the request a free trial. And I have not found a way past that. I do not want a free trial. I want to continue to use what I have available for free, like what I already paid for before Apple took over. How do I get past that?

Mac mini, macOS 26.2

Posted on Jan 28, 2026 1:20 PM

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Jan 28, 2026 2:45 PM in response to bobbd

Apparently I misunderstood what I was reading. I just talked to Apple Technical Support. If I want to use the new Pixelmator Pro, I have to subscribe to Creative Studio. She did say that just before this combination "offer" came along, Apple's version of Pixelmator Pro was by subscription only, regardless of whether you had the original version. I'll use my old, classic, version of Pixelmator Pro for as long as it works and then probably look for something else. I have no need for the Creative Studio with what little I do in that area. Really not pleased with the direction Apple is going. I will be sending feedback to Apple.

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Jan 28, 2026 2:17 PM in response to bobbd

Ask Apple about this. It may be that since the app changed ownership it is treated as a brand new app and you must pay again.

For help with "Subscriptions & Purchases" support, click here ➞ https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&PGF=PGF63006&category_id=SC0060

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bobbd Author

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Jan 28, 2026 2:25 PM in response to Limnos

Based on what Apple has said, you only need to pay if you want all the new features. It's just like Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. You can pay for the Creator Studio and get everything, or keep it free and only get some new features. But I will try to contact Apple.

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