Serif has updated its image editing software Affinity Photo with ‘a huge performance boost’ to make it faster to use and more capable with large files. The step to v1. 6 also brings a new ‘light’ user interface option for those new to the program or those who don’t need the full range of features.
Additional feature enhancements include a stroke stabilization mode for brushes and pencils, as well as better support for its Photoshop plug-in. Here's a full list of the new features you'll find in Affinity Photo 1. 6:
New light user interface option
New stroke stabiliser for all pencil and brush tools
New "Edit In" integration with Apple Photos
Metal 2 accelerated view optimised for macOS High Sierra
Improved view pan/zoom performance and
Improved performance with large documents
New font chooser dropdown with recents, used fonts and favourites
New Glyph browser
Align to key items
Text frame vertical alignment options
Fit frame to text
Custom brush wet edges
Outlier stacking mode
Improved Photoshop Plugin support
Improved Live Filters performance
Many PDF export improvements including vector export of multi-stop gradients
Numerous bug fixes and other improvements
Additionally, the update gives new and existing users what the company describes as 'bonus content' worth around
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Uplift Epic Skies Overlay: A versatile collection of 50 striking cloud overlays
Macro Pack: A stunning set of image styles, light leaks and distortions
Affinity Photo costs Affinity website.
Press Release
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Affinity 1. 6 updates and free bonus content available now
We are thrilled to announce that both Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer have just received a fantastic new update. And to celebrate for the next two weeks we are giving away a huge bundle of creative content free with every purchase!
Our apps continue to push the boundaries of professional creative software and this latest update raises the bar once again with a huge performance boost making them faster, smoother and more powerful than ever.
We’ve added valuable new features including a light UI mode, brush stabilisation and tons of useful performance improvements and enhancements. For more details check out our brand-new product pages and the 1. 6 feature video below, all created using artwork submitted by our very talented users.
Affinity apps are all about enabling you to work faster – whether it’s a quick design draft or photo edit, or a painstaking, complex document involving hundreds of layers or stacked images.
Our apps are already a trusted part of the workflow for creative professionals around the world. The latest versions build on those proven capabilities to deliver lightning speed, pinpoint accuracy and incredible processing power like never before.
Along-side the v1. 6 update you will also receive:
Affinity Photo bonus content worth around
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Uplift Epic Skies Overlay - A versatile collection of 50 striking cloud overlays
Macro Pack - A stunning set of image styles, light leaks and distortions
Affinity Designer bonus content worth around
Frankentoon Texturizer Pro Brush Pack - Over 70 brushes created exclusively for Affinity Designer
Tom Chalky Handcrafted Fonts & Textures – A huge bundle of stylish fonts and over 80 textures
Grade UI Kit – More than 1000 fully-customisable elements, icons, panels and buttons
If you already own Affinity Photo or Affinity Designer this update is completely free, and to thank you for your support we’ve also made the free content available to existing users until 16 November when the special offer ends.
Mac customers can download the update right now from the Mac App Store and Windows customers will be prompted to update the next time they open their app. Once installed a link to the free content will appear on the app welcome screen (go to Help and select Welcome if it does not appear at start up).
If you dons one are also included in the price!
It’s also worth noting our free trials have now been reset, so if you downloaded a trial in the early days and would like to see how far our apps have come, you can now download the trial from our website for a second time.
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