Affinity Photo 2
The most powerful photo editor on Mac, Windows and iPad.
Overview
Affinity Photo is a raster graphics editor developed by Serif for macOS, iOS and Windows. It is part of the Affinity trinity along with Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher. Affinity Photo is a powerful and affordable alternative to Adobe Photoshop, offering a huge toolset for professional photographers, retouchers, and conceptual artists.
✨ Key Features
- Non-destructive RAW development
- Live, real-time editing
- Advanced layer controls
- Focus stacking and panorama stitching
- HDR and 360-degree image editing
- Full support for PSD files
🎯 Key Differentiators
- No subscription - one-time purchase model
- High performance with real-time editing
- Full feature parity across desktop and iPad versions
Unique Value: Professional-grade photo editing power and a feature set comparable to the industry standard, but with a single, affordable one-time payment.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating detailed photo composites
- Retouching portraits and product photos
- Processing RAW files from various cameras
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users needing cloud-based photo management and syncing
- Teams requiring extensive collaboration features
- Users who rely on a large ecosystem of third-party plugins
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a robust, professional feature set without the long-term cost of a subscription model, making it a cost-effective choice for freelancers and small businesses.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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