Learn how to reset Pixelmator Classic.

1. Locate the Pixelmator preferences folder

Quit Pixelmator (Pixelmator > Quit Pixelmator). After that, open the Finder and choose Go > Go to Folder. Paste the following path: ~/Library/Containers

2. Move the Pixelmator preferences folder to the desktop

In the Containers folder, find the folder called 'Pixelmator'. Drag this folder onto the Desktop.

Deleting the Pixelmator folder resets your custom brushes, gradients, and shape presets to default. To save your custom content:

  1. Open the com.pixelmatorteam.pixelmator folder on your desktop
  2. Inside this folder, open Data > Library > Application Support
  3. Copy the Pixelmator folder to any other location to save it. You will be able to import it back into Pixelmator later

You can now move the com.pixelmatorteam.pixelmator folder to the Trash — Pixelmator Classic will be reset to default.

3. Reinstall your brushes, gradients, and other presets

To reinstall your brushes, gradients, and other presets, follow these steps:

  1. Open Pixelmator Classic to automatically create the deleted folder in the Library
  2. Quit the app again
  3. Open the Finder and choose Go > Go to Folder
  4. Paste the following path: ~/Library/Containers/com.pixelmatorteam.pixelmator/Data/Library/Application Support
  5. Copy the Pixelmator folder from your Desktop into the Application Support folder in the Finder – Finder will ask you whether you'd like to Merge or Replace the folder you're pasting. Click Replace

When you open Pixelmator Classic, your presets should now all be restored.