The 3.1 update primarily focused on improving the fundamental user experience through two major technical overhauls:
: 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. Pixea Plus 3.1
: 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 : This version fully embraced Apple's Core ML
: Broad support for modern standards like HEIC, JPEG XL, WEBP, and AVIF , as well as professional formats like Adobe Photoshop (PSD) . The Evolution of macOS Media Viewing: Analyzing Pixea Plus 3
The Evolution of macOS Media Viewing: Analyzing Pixea Plus 3.1
: Utilizing ML functionality (requires macOS 13+), users can remove unwanted objects or defects with high-resolution reconstruction.
: The ability to play video formats (MP4, MKV) and browse images directly inside ZIP and CBZ archives without extraction. User Reception and Market Positioning Pixea - Ratings & Reviews - App Store