00:00 Intro 00:25 New User Interface 01:21 Non-Destructive RAW 04:05 Non-Destructive RAW placement in Affinity Publisher 06:19 Compound Masks 07:34 Live Masks 12:03 Layer States 14:37 Drag-Drop Bitmap Fill 17:16 Normals Adjustment 19:01 Live Mesh Warp 20:44 New Displacement Method 22:20 JPEG-XL and WebP Export

Doesn't quite seem like a full point release, but I think people are forgetting what amazing value for money the Affinity products are. I paid one price for Affinity Photo (I think £40) back in 2015, and all updates until now have been free, if I was to have done the same with Adobe Photoshop I would have by now forked out £840 and the moment I stopped paying Photoshop would be bricked and stop working whereas I can keep using Affinity Photo 1 forever (in theory), there's no-one forcing anyone to upgrade to v2 who doesn't want to... and if I'd done the same for Photoshop + Illustrator I think that would have cost me about £2,400, which is INSANE! I moved to Affinity's suite of applications as soon as Adobe went subscription and my CS6 started to become useless and I haven't looked back. Affinity are a great team.

Well I want to say this Outstanding. I have been away from photo editing for a while and getting back into it now. I had most of my exp. with Photoshop CS4 CS6, but dropped anything newer with the whole subscription, no purchase option debacle. Many alternatives available have crude, or sloppy editing, only good for basic editing at best, or just brutal workflows. Watching many Affinity vids recently have revealed your software a real powerhouse alternative to the PS subscription model. Thank You for providing a solid alternative. I hope both, your business and your software, grow immensely, I am all in.

I really appreciate the power of affinity and the community built around it. Happy to buy v2 to show my appreciation of the use I got out of v1!

Magnificent stuff! These features - both their content and how they're executed - are truly amazing !👏🏻

This is a great upgrade! Thanks for your continued support & development of this suite!

Thanks for the update bought it

I find it unfair that people keep on comparing Affinity to Adobe. Adobe has been taking money for decades and probably has a massive team, for what Affinity has done in the few years I am impressed and thankful. I’m no professional but I did not have to pay some dumb monthly fee. Affinity is amazing for my use and I support it. 100 dlls for all three across devices is not something other programs provide.

The Keyword is VALUE! Lot's of it in affinity products compared to the "A" product line. Amazing job guys.

Wow! I'm impressed. I'll try it. Thank you

This is a truly fantastic value. I don’t agree with the complaints of those who have used the software for 3-4yrs without paying any fees and yet complain that this release is not “major” enough to sell. To them I say stick with the version you have, it’s still awesome. I appreciate the work done over the years on Affinity and think the upgrades are well worth the asking price. Liked. Purchased. Done.

This is an amazing product 👍

Just upgraded since it's on sale for black Friday. It's true its not adobe but this software has made me money for years when I need to do photo editing or graphic work on the spot at a big budget events. For the 1 time fee and having it on all my platforms it's a great deal with a good software

Thank you very much James. I upgraded to v2 as soon as the new versions came out, and now I have finally some time to watch the features videos. The way Affinity is offering us three rock-solid alternatives to concurrent apps (at a stunning price!) is great.

Would love to see more digital painting, concept art demo with Affinity Photo

I find it amazing, how he manages to speak in a voice that sounds so computer generated! Good video and overview of new functions though!

Very nice improvements and definitely happy about the direction Affinity is going. I’m just waiting for the features that it lacks behind vs Photoshop. I want to see more support for the different persona modes, since it was developed around that. Definitely need improved liquify options. Auto masking. Seems edge detection is getting better but can always be better. Overall it has vastly improved just with this update. I love the new masking system and the ability to isolate. The changes introduce a more creative workflow that I’m excited to try out!

James, how can we transfer settings and macros from version 1.9 to version 2.0?

Any changes to the batch export options? Hopefuly with layers support in an interchangeable format?

Hello,with interest I watched the tutorial. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything about the deformation groups. Please let me know where or how I can find them on the interface.

Is this all also possible on the iPad app? Consequently, is there a link to what the differences are between the desktop version and the ipad version?

So, does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad have the "replace image" for placed images? If it exists, where can I find it?

Your instructions for HDR Merge don’t jive with what’s on the screen. Says to state by pressing the “plus icon”. There is no plus icon 😐

still no way to change the ruler guide colours, 4 years we have been asking for that simple change, otherwise nice changes to the gui and will definitely move up to V2 for the whole suite. BUT PLEASE LET US CHANGE THE RULER GUIDE COLOUR SOON

Anyone else missing the option to add customized settings in the develop persona? in AP 2 it is not possible anymore, which I find a bit strange.

Well, upgrading is easy considering the cost. However, although I do appreciate the UI improvements and the added new features, it hardly feels like a significant upgrade, at least on the surface. I get the amount of work that probably went into the back-end for all of this, but as a pro user, I was definitely hoping for more. I had really hoped for a chance to dethrone Photoshop this year, but once again, this fell short. My Adobe sub will remain intact for yet another year. I'm still rooting for Affinity though. Maybe next year, they'll give Adobe a scare.

Awesome software 🎉 I’ll be upgrading in the future. I’m overseas, and defaults to their currency which I don’t want to use. So, next month I hope to upgrade 💞

With V1 I was able to print using icc profiles but with V2 this no longer has an option for that. Can you explain why?

Love the normals adjustment layer. You have me sold on that point alone. Worth the upgrade for me. And I love the new layer changes and live masks. And the new license is really cool of you. I was worried about you going to a sub model but you did great guys!

Can we export the States (via export Persona)? Can we import Photoshop layer comps now?

has anyone else had a problem with a colour cast on images opened in Affinity photo 2 that isn't there if the image is viewed using other software on the same monitor? I'm finding that there is a faint sand coloured cast (almost like a skylight filter) in version 2 that wasn't in version 1 which I still run on my windows 7 PC. I can see that the matte box in the export menu is slightly yellow in version 2 where it's "white" in version 1 but I don't seem to be able to correct this by tweaking any of the sliders. ( the settings are the same on both versions). This is just an issue while I'm editing, as when I view the edited image in other software it's not there. It's just a bit disconcerting ignoring an urge to tweak the white balance while I'm working on an image.

Is there a possibility to get that non destructive workflow for tone mapping persona? because that is a real needed feature

Is there a way to use data color's color checker?

I like the new features but was hoping for a database similar to that used by Lightroom.

One thing that I wished that Affinity photo had was the camera calibration or something similar. I also wish that Affinity could fix where the actual software was installed, it seems that its install in the Windows Users folder which is odd to say the least when other software is stored in either Program Files or Program Files x86 folder

Can you please advise if Canon R5 raw files are supported to inport edit and save as jpeg ?

I am trying to make a selection, spoke of a wheel and enlarge that selection. I have bought 4 books and none show the step by step process! Very disappointing! Anyone know of where to go for help?

How can I see a before/after review in Affinity Photo 2?

Hello I'm having trouble with Affinity Photo 2 when I go to export it say's "An error occurred while exporting" all I'm exporting is a psd. the latest version I'm on is 2.1.0

On Windows, does the trial have to be installed to C:/ drive?

is there any way you guys can make a video importing insta 360 x2 images for virtual tours

Hi, thanks for serif, how can I type persian or arabic in affinity?

It seems I've followed KZfaq tutorials 「how to add text to 360 photo /affinity photo tutorial」, but I still can't add text to 360 photos. Could you please advise where I might be going wrong? Thank you.

Good value and amazing software it is. Affinity 2 sounds good bur I find myself reverting to and using Affinity 1 more and more. Trying to work on an image in Affinity 2 after working on it in Affinity 1 will make the image unuseable in version 1. There are a few thngs in Affinity 2, which don't quite work the same, or work at all. Sometimes tools work, and sometimes they don't. Exiting the program and going back usually fixes this but it can be frustrating. Creative dodge and burn using curves works fine in Affinity 1 but is problematic in Affinity 2. When fixing a portrat I will use a layer to place hair stands for a more natural look, then continue making adjustments in other layers. With each new layer, the strands I've drawn get wider and wider making them look unnatural. This is not the case in Affinity 1. Even though the raw image is locked for editing in Affinity 2 it still changes. Affinity 1 is still amazing and works well. Once all the bugs are fixed I will try Affinity 2 again. Wit all the said improvements it should be even more amazing.

Does someone know if I can make moving gifs in Affinity Photo 2? Like if I open a bunch of jpeg/png timelaps photos as different layers and export them as a gif or something similar. I can't figure out how to do it despite the gif output option when I export my project and can't find anything about it in the manual. I really don't wanna switch to a different editor for this.

Where is the ML Super Reloution .. Where is the remove background automatic on peopels or products??

Theres no upgrade version for old customers. What a shame

Also, when will Affinity add generative imagery features to these applications?

A long time Serif and Affinity user, bravo for this release. But since the UI has been updated, is is not high time to drop the ridiculous Persona names for the more logical Modes or Pages? Also, so frustrating that there is still no easy way to preview before and after adjustments, or filters? Panorama stitching needs an overhaul, with more user input into Projection methods and other parameters. Keep up the good work, will be upgrading. LIKED

Is it still impossible to make massive photos editing?

Gut und schön, dass es etwas Neues gibt, ABER: Ich stelle fest, dass ich seit 2 Tagen ca. nicht mehr vernünftig mit dem "alten" Affinity Photo arbeiten kann! Woran liegt das? Das Programm hängt sich neuerdings ständig auf und ein arbeiten ist fast unmöglich geworden. Über einen Tipp oder Info dazu freue ich mich sehr

The rename icon when you swipe left on the thumbnails has gone missing ? Why and how do i rename without it

Wish you could do mass RAW developing like capture raw :(

I am using the Affinity Photo 1 and I am experiencing an error with Korean text. I would appreciate it if you could fix this issue. 어피니티 포토 1 쓰고 있는데 한글 입력 오류 고쳐 주시면 감사하겠습니다.

Does version 2 support GH6 RAW files?

The thing that absolutely kills my productivity with Affinity applications is the lack of standard keyboard shortcuts. If you folks would simply offer an option in settings to match Photoshop and Illustrator keyboard shortcuts it would be a MASSIVE timesaver.

Cool new stuff, but sadly, still no HEIF export.

how can i save or export as jpeg?

So I downloaded the update trial version and attempted to give it a shot. As soon as I tried the program closed and I can't find it andmore. Even tried to re-install from the download file without success. Kind of tells me what I thought but I was at least willing to give it a shot.

Ihave the previous version of affinity photo. How do I upgrade to this version. Is it free or do I have to pay the full price. I cant find anything that refers to upgrde. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Your vid makes this new version seem really good. Thank you.

With the removal of Separated Mode for the Mac, I'm out. Stuck using v1, with its flaws.

🥳🎉

More evolutionary than revolutionary. A little underwhelming given the way Serif had hyped it. Still, a nice piece of software but for my purposes, probably not worth "upgrading". Thanks James.

Thank you. All very interesting. There are a couple of bugs and things I could do with Affinity 1 which cannot be done with Affinity 2 at the moment. All in all it is a great affordable photo editing software. I would like to know if I can make a circle or shape to a specified size. If anyone has any ideas how to do this I would be very grateful.

Can anyone suggest me a good tutor of affinity photo 2, please help me

My only problem is that I have no use for Designer or Publisher but I do use Affinity Photo on both Mac and Windows machines. So, either I pay for two separate licenses, or, pay for the universal license for about $20 more.

Still no automatic update feature.. I would gladly pay the upgrade price if I could have fully automatic updates..

Now if only the software could be available on Galaxy tablet and Linux (doesn't need to be FOSS).

All I want to know is how to open an image in iPad photos app. They don’t show up anywhere!

Does this software already has or plan to include AI driven tools?

Where To Buy? I am a complete Novice. I'm helping my nephew start a business designing fashion using digital tools....is there a video that explains why I should buy these products....I'm a total newb.

Do I need to upgrade from the first original Affinity photo? Other than that looks great!

Don't get me wrong here... this is a huge upgrade and certainly made a great application even better but it's still so far behind compared to the competition. I was hoping to see some AI driven tools that are now standard in any basic photo editing software such as subject selection or sky selection tools. I was hoping also for a better third party plugin support, macro (actions) enhancements, and so much more.... I guess I'll have to wait another 4 to 5 years for V 3.0 for them to catch up to 2022 standards. I'm grateful for this advance and for the fact that Serif remain true and loyal to their non subscription based plan, but this didn't meet my expectations.

You could make a video about the embedded file and its editing through image processing (mask, deletion, color correction, effects, etc...) I personally tried it and it's ridiculous how slow it is compared to photoshop. Maybe you can help.

We have to pay more money from version 1 full payed app ?

Please give actions and quick 360 view

Still no DAM - but great value for the amateur photographer all the same.

Нужна ли кому-то оф. программа Designer и Photo? Я не пользуюсь и ищу кому нужен полный пакет с ключами. Покупала ее еще до того как начались запреты на сотрудничество с Россией

That voice .. is this guy Rick Astley relative ? I was expecting to hear Never Gonna Give You Up at the end of this video

Wait so when you add layers - what are you actually edit not a raw image data?? Why not to do like LR - just constantly work with raw file 🤷🏻‍♂️ there is a reason why photography moved to LR and not PS

Chocolate Rain...

Nice, happy to pay an update fee. still way cheaper than photoshop

Is it just me? I don’t use Affinity in a way that I would benefit from this upgrade. I would have been happy with bigger tool icons..😂

you really should do voice acting, you know that?

Hi ow long to learn this from scratch if I have a pretty basic, can find my way around Photoshop 3. Don’t laugh. 😂

I just bought the universal license using the 40% discount for Version 2. The installation left all three Version 1 APPs on my machine, no big deal , I can uninstall those myself. What I can't figure out is where Version 2 of the three APPs have been installed. I've scoured my drive and can't find the directory or files, yes I have ADMIN privileges and can see "Hidden" directories and files. Had to drag the icons from my Start menu in Windows 10 to have them on my desktop. APPs launch okay, but where the heck are the files??? Why would you hide them? Not happy about this at all. Not convinced of the value of this "upgrade" but trusting Affinity to deliver with significant free incremental improvements over the next year . . . we shall see. Tried to ask this on the Forums but my account got locked out. Not impressed.

Please make a Linux version. Please do the right thing.

I have to say I'm a little disappointed. I bought Affinity back in 2018 on the understanding that all updates would be free until the next *"major release"* i.e V2.0 . OK so Now we have V2.0 being released but I cannot for the life of me see any upgrade that really warrants it being called a major upgrade to V2.0 rather than V1.11.0. So quite honestly I feel this is a bit of a cop out for Affinity, and just a means of getting us to pay for a fairly minor upgrade.

I was so hoping for more features in the develop persona. I am truly underwhelmed and disappointed.

Well ! A bit confused by all the 'bells and whistles' that have been added and feel this is now a tool for designers rather than photographers. Disagree with me if you wish.

I've been using photoshop for the past 20 years, .. Just bought this program and I hate it. 😂

Just needs AI image generator.

Schade, wäre toll, auch mal deutsche Videos zu sehen!!!

Very disappointing news. So now Affinity is being acquired by a firm that uses the same sub model as Adobe. Gee, I wonder if they will make any pricing model changes. So much for the ‘Revolution’.

I have purchased v1, and now I have to pay for v2 No subscription？Shame on you

Some new features, OK that's fine. Not fine, not fine at all: They broke the Windows installation. V2 cannot not interact with other programs like Adobe Bridge or DxO. Installation is made to the inside of the APPS folder and is inaccessible to other programs. I've already de-registered and requested a refund. They also seemed to neglected mentioning the change amid all the hoopla. Windows has a place to install programs. It's the "Program" folder. Duh.

Not worth the upgrade, besides I feel affinity conned me, only bought v1, then few months later v2 was released, affinity basically said its tough luck and have to pay again. No Thanks. Lost my respect. I'll stick with v1, and gimp with all the addons.

the first look vidéo for v2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdaHocx6rqmRn6M.html (which I dislike) does not really highlight these novelties... the v2 is 👍

why users who use affinity photo and pay for benunu should pay for the new version. I'm sorry, but this is ridiculous and you only think about money, I do not accept that. Instead of making money from updates, pray that your customers don't run away.

affinity can be upgraded to 2.0 today and will be upgraded to 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 tomorrow... 100.0, you need to pay for upgrades forever, why not use gimp, resist affinity, which is the next Joker king