: This version fully embraced Apple's Core ML capabilities by introducing Super Resolution . This feature allows users to upscale images by 2x or 4x using machine learning algorithms that reconstruct detail rather than just interpolating pixels. Pixea Plus: The Premium Tier
: The ability to apply adjustments, resize, or convert formats for multiple images simultaneously. Pixea Plus 3.1
: Broad support for modern standards like HEIC, JPEG XL, WEBP, and AVIF , as well as professional formats like Adobe Photoshop (PSD) . : This version fully embraced Apple's Core ML
Pixea Plus 3.1 solidified the app's reputation for handling a massive array of modern and legacy formats: : Broad support for modern standards like HEIC,
: One of the most significant changes was a complete rebuild of the zooming engine. This update addressed a long-standing user complaint regarding "unwanted window centering". In previous versions, the window would snap back to the center of the screen when jumping between images; version 3.1 provided a more seamless transition that maintained user-defined window positions during browsing.
: Utilizing ML functionality (requires macOS 13+), users can remove unwanted objects or defects with high-resolution reconstruction.
While the base Pixea app is free, many of the advanced features showcased in the 3.1 cycle are part of the upgrade. Users can access these through various pricing tiers on the Mac App Store, including lifetime, annual, and monthly subscriptions. Key "Plus" features include: