Software update: Affinity Suite 2.2

Serif has released version 2.2 of the Affinity Suite. The Affinity Suite consists of the Photo, Designer and Publisher programs, and can be regarded as the counterpart of, for example, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. The software is available for Windows, macOS and iOS, and is regularly offered at a discount. Furthermore, it is a one-time purchase, because Serif does not do subscriptions. Extensive information about Affinity version 2 can be found here are being found; These are the major changes and improvements made in this release:

Features and improvements affecting all platforms

• OCIO v2 support added in Photo
  • OpenColorIOSetup and usage tutorial: https://youtu.be/NMc5Syoz8MU
• Custom text variables in Publisher
• Additional keyboard shortcuts for pixel brush tools
• Alt-click new layer automatically adds selection to that new layer
• Cross references added in Publisher
• ‘Hide effects’ and ‘greyscale’ view mode options in Publisher and Designer
• Change guide color
• Long press tool shortcuts
• Custom date formats available in Publisher
• All supported image files now available from File -> Open in Publisher
• ‘Find and Replace’ now includes scope and result count in Publisher
• Go to previously viewed spread in Publisher
• ‘Create symbol’ option added to Layer menu in Designer
• Additional options when creating indexes in Publisher
• Update table format from selection in Publisher
• Improved resistance to data loss when network connectivity is lost.
• Files are locked while they are being edited to avoid simultaneous edits by 2 users.

In addition to those features on all platforms above, these are the Windows and macOS features and improvements

• MacOS Sonoma Support
• Object creation data entry
• Move data entry
• ‘Delete Node’ added to right-click menu
• ‘Select All on Current Layer’ option now available
• Grid presets and favorite fonts now sync between apps on device
• Data merge in Publisher now allows fields to set URLs, file locations, emails and anchors

In addition to those features on all platforms above, these are the iPad features and improvements

• Decimal place accuracy preferences added
• ‘Prefer to keep selection’ preference added