PixelStick is a program that comes in handy to graphic designers who wish to easily measure distances on their desktops. The application also features additional tools for identifying color codes, measuring angles, and taking screenshots with just a few clicks.
After you launch the utility on your Mac you will notice 3 points on your screen connected by lines. You can drag the points anywhere on your desktop to measure the distances and angles you need.
The application comes with a built-in screen capture tool that helps you take a snapshot of anything from your desktop. You can also capture your entire screen, but only after you enable the accessibility option from the System Preferences panel for the PixelStick application. Another disadvantage is that the program supports only one output format for exporting the screenshots: TIFF. This isn't much of a deal as the aforementioned image format is popular and compatible with many photo viewers and editors.
All in all, I think PixelStick is an efficient solution for measuring distances on your desktop and identifying color codes. It's definitely worth buying this application if you plan on using it frequently.
v2.6 [Apr 22, 2013]
[mod] updated graphics, icons and function for retina displays (thanks to user Damien).
[fix] cursors disappearing under "invisible rug". this happens when you use several
displays or simply change screen resolution (thanks to user Colin Murray's).
[fix] position of main panel was not saved in older versions of OS X (thanks to user Chris Pritchard).
[new] new icons.
[mod] optimized code and compiled with xcode 4.4.
[mod] improved documentation.
[new] signed by plum amazing with apple developer certificate to follow apple's latest security guidelines.
[new] gatekeeper turned on to follow apple latest security guidelines.
[new] added holding the command key to have the square move pixel away from the circle. so the ruler expands in size when you hold command key and hit the left or right arrow key
[new] added holding the command key to have the diamond rotate around the circle when you also hit the up or down arrow key
[new] added holding the shift key and clicking the arrow moves it 10 pixels/click. without shift key it moves the ruler 1 pixel at a time.
[new] to change the angle 1 degree add option key pressed. opt and arrow key changes the angle. circle is the center and square is the part that moves 1 degree
[new] the camera is the beginning of an advanced screenshot utility.
[new] you can click on the numbers in the palette to copy, change and edit them.
[mod] in the prefs. turn on/off the guides is instantly updated. you don't need to close the dialog first like in previous versions.
[new] set hotkeys for show/hide and center ruller in prefs.
[new] double click title bar to hide pixelstick palette.
[new] totally compatible with mac os 8.
more improvements coming...
