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PixiEditor for Mac

Open Source Universal 2D Graphics Editor

In short: PixiEditor is a macOS design tool. Install it with brew install --cask pixieditor. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. Homebrew recorded 16 installs in the last 30 days.

What is PixiEditor?

PixiEditor is a macOS design tool: Open Source Universal 2D Graphics Editor.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs the .app into /Applications. This project is open source; the code is at https://pixieditor.net/.

How to install PixiEditor

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
  3. Run brew install --cask pixieditor.

Install Homebrew first if needed:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official website . This site never hosts or mirrors binaries: the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install PixiEditor on a Mac?

Run brew install --cask pixieditor in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.

Is PixiEditor open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (https://github.com/PixiEditor/PixiEditor), which is strong evidence of open source. Check the project page for the exact licence.

Does PixiEditor run on Apple silicon?

Yes, it ships a universal binary.

How popular is PixiEditor?

Homebrew analytics recorded 16 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #7113 in this catalogue.

What version of PixiEditor is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.2.4.

Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.

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