Another photo editing app that's often mentioned as an alternative to Photoshop is Affinity Photo. I happened upon it when it was on sale at half price, though that offer has since ended and the price has returned to a full $54.99. Even at that, though, it's still a bargain considering the truly stunning array of features it offers. As listed on its website, these include:
- RAW editing
- HDR merge
- Panorama stitching
- Focus stacking
- Batch processing
- 360 image editing
- Smart object support
- Digital painting
If anything, the very plenitude of features is the app's main drawback since mastering it necessarily involves a fairly steep learning curve. There is a Start Guide available, but I noted when writing this post that neither the User Manual I once downloaded nor the expensive hardcover Affinity Photo Workbook seem to be any longer available. That's a real problem since it leaves the user no choice but to browse through the site's numerous tutorials (112 at present count), a somewhat haphazard approach.
On a more positive note that purchase price apparently includes lifetime updates. I've received email notice of several and have had no problem downloading them.
I have to admit I've unfortunately never taken the time to study the program in depth. I simply lack incentive since I still rely on Photoshop CS6 for most of my photo editing. There's no question, though, that Affinity Photo represents a viable alternative to Adobe products if I should ever decide to move on.
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