Pixelmator Pro update released with improved photo browser

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On Thursday, Pixelmator Pro rolled out version 2.4.3, improving and expanding on timing optimizations as well as adjustments to the coloring feature.
Pixelmator Pro now features a redesigned Photo Browser that takes advantage of improved iCloud support in addition to a smoother photo browsing experience.
New collections for Recents, Favorites, Panoramas, Selfies, and Screenshots will appear next to user-defined albums in the Photos app. Other changes made to the Mac’s Photos app will automatically apply to the new Photos browser.
Additionally, photos opened from iCloud will now automatically download at full resolution.
Along with new Photo Browser improvements, the update, first spotted by 9to5Macalso features color and layer utility optimizations.
Shape colors and color fill effect can be edited and toggled directly from the Layers sidebar by double-clicking the thumbnail. Additionally, color adjustments applied to a layer can now easily be converted to a color adjustment layer.
The update also improves support for PSD and SVG file formats and various bug fixes.
The new Pixelmator update is now available on the App Store. The update will be free for existing users and new users can purchase it for $39.99.