![]() ![]() In that respect, it’s closer to Photoshop and Corel PaintShop Pro.īecause it lacks highly-automated functions like file management, template-based and directed edits, pre-programmed ‘one-click’ effects and slideshow creation, Affinity Photo is unlikely to attract novice users. Unlike ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate, Photoshop Lightroom and Photoshop Elements, Affinity Photo doesn’t include importing or organising tools. The latest version 1.8.3.641, released in February 2020, adding support for Photoshop smart objects in PSD files and expanded plug-in compatibility with DxO’s Nik Collection of plugins. In summary, Affinity Photo is excellent value for money.Īffinity Photo, from British software developer Serif, began as a raster graphics editor for MacOS and was first released in July 2015, followed in December, 2016 by Affinity Photo for Windows. In some respects, Affinity Photo is better than Photoshop and more intuitive, although in others it can be perplexing.Īs is usual with powerful applications, it takes a while to really come to grips with everything this application can offer. In this respect it has an advantage over most other editing software.Ĭould Affinity Photo replace Photoshop in your workflow? That depends on your specific requirements. Functions common to both programs include support for Layers and Curves adjustments, masking and blending, multiple colour spaces (including Greyscale, RGB, CMYK and LAB) plus ICC colour management and the ability to handle files with different bit depths.Īffinity Photo’s big advantage is its end-to-end 32-bit workflow based on the native *.afphoto file format which preserves the full functionality of the software, keeping layers, masks and settings intact and re-adjustable the next time the file is opened. ![]() Affinity Photo provides most of Photoshop’s essential tools and features for a one-off fee, rather than an on-going subscription. ![]()
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