Serif has unveiled a significant improve to its Affinity artistic suite, bringing large adjustments to the corporate’s finest graphic design software program and photograph editor instruments. 

Often known as Affinity Model 2 – it’s a sequel, in any case – the bundle options what Serif dubs “reimagined variations” of vector graphics illustrator Affinity Designer, Affinity Picture, and Affinity Writer.

Alongside the overhauled desktop instruments, the corporate can be bringing its common DTP software program to iPad.  

What’s new in Affinity V2? 

Every of the three artistic apps has seen a wealth of latest options and enhancements. 

Affinity Designer 2 boasts non-destructive vector warps, a sensible X-ray viewer, and shape-building and knife instruments for true hands-on creativity. AutoCAD and DXF recordsdata can now be imported into Designer, too. 

Affinity Picture 2 introduces non-destructive RAW file processing – which can catch the attention of Adobe Lightroom customers (to not point out customers of Lightroom alternate options). It additionally provides enhanced masking instruments and JPEG XL assist. 

Affinity Writer 2 options the power to hitch a number of recordsdata collectively as separate chapters, footnotes for lecturers, and auto-flow instruments. In keeping with Serif, efficiency has additionally been improved for these engaged on extra complicated initiatives. 

Nearly all options discovered within the desktop apps make their technique to the iPad model, with solely a handful of exceptions. The UI, although, has been particularly designed for touch-based digital artistry. It’s led to the arrival of a radial management panel, a fast menu accessed with a three-finger swipe, and a compact mode for profiting from the restricted display screen actual property.

“We have now labored tirelessly to not solely embody lots of the new options our clients have been asking for, however a complete host of usability and workflow enhancements to make the apps extra productive than ever. We predict Affinity customers each previous and new are going to like it,” stated Ashley Hewson, Managing Director of Serif.

Affinity V2 instruments can be found now as standalone apps for a one-off charge – helpful for customers on the lookout for a subscription-free Adobe Photoshop different and alternate options to Adobe Illustrator. A newly launched Common License unlocks all three apps for Home windows, Mac, and iPad units for the discounted worth. 

Nevertheless, Serif admitted there aren’t any improve routes for present Affinity customers; they’ll have to purchase Model 2 like everybody else.

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