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Photoshop Alternative: Affinity Photo (Mac)

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Liz
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I get asked occasionally about affordable alternatives to Adobe Photoshop. Whilst there are a few which do a fair job, and even some free, open source options, there is only one I would consider a contender.

Affinity Photo is a fantastic photo editing app. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and I'm very, very impressed. It incorporates all of the functionality you would expect from a high-end editing suite and even includes a few new features you won't find anywhere else.

The company also produce 'Affinity Designer' which is an alternative to Adobe Illustrator for vector art, and they are currently working on 'Affinity Publisher' which will be for professional publications.

Amazingly, the software only costs £39.99 with no subscription fees which I think is fantastic. The current version is 1.4, but 1.5 is coming this autumn with a load of new features and file support. A Windows version is also in the works - you can sign up for a notification if this interests you:

https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/windows/

5 years in the making, Affinity Photo redefines the boundaries for professional photo editing software for the Mac. With a meticulous focus on workflow it offers sophisticated tools for enhancing, editing and retouching your images in an incredibly intuitive interface, with all the power and performance you need.


For my money, this is as close as you will get to Adobe Photoshop without splashing out £8.50 per month on a subscription.

Check it out here: https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/
Unknown User
Cool. Thanks for the review. Have to see if they have NA pricing (ie. USD or, ideally, CAD). I know some people who might be interested.
Unknown User
Gak. Mac software. Didn't notice that until I went to their website.
Unknown User
Quote by SydneySider
Gimp. It's not a cheaper alternative, it's a free alternative.


I know, but I've never found Gimp especially easy to use so I was wondering if this might be better in that regard.
Liz
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by seeker4
I know, but I've never found Gimp especially easy to use so I was wondering if this might be better in that regard.


Gimp doesn't come close. I found it unintuitive, very resource heavy, and lacking in several other areas. No CMYK support. It's not even optimised for retina displays.

Okay for a freebie but I'd avoid if you actually want to get into photo editing.
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Quote by Liz


Gimp doesn't come close. I found it unintuitive, very resource heavy, and lacking in several other areas. No CMYK support. It's not even optimised for retina displays.

Okay for a freebie but I'd avoid if you actually want to get into photo editing.



Sounds about right. The only reason I had it loaded was my son, who was in his "computer geek" phase at the time (he's now a "weather geek"), wanted it for something so I used it a bit to see what it was like.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
what about those of us with non-macs? smile

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by Liz


You could try some of these? smile

Free:
https://www.gimp.org
http://www.getpaint.net/index.html
https://krita.org/en/features/highlights/

Free Online:
https://pixlr.com/editor/

Subscription:
https://pixlr.com/desktop


didn't you just get finished saying gimp sucked? now i am suspect of your motives.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Liz
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by sprite
didn't you just get finished saying gimp sucked? now i am suspect of your motives.


I think it falls short compared to some of the commercial alternatives, yeah, but I also said that it was okay for a freebie. Depends what you are going to use it for I suppose.

Sprite: *blank stare*

Okay, you got me. Wanted you to use Gimp so you'd struggle editing your photos, then you'd have to come to me for help and I could hustle you for sexual favours.



*hangs head in shame*
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by Liz



Okay, you got me. Wanted you to use Gimp so you'd struggle editing your photos, then you'd have to come to me for help and I could hustle you for sexual favours.



you get those for free, you know smile

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Liz
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by sprite
you get those for free, you know smile


Wait, what? Since when?

What are you doing later?
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by Liz


Wait, what? Since when?

What are you doing later?


depends on whether or not you're wearing panties. ;)

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
RedHeadHoneey
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I use GIMP and it's comparable to most of the photo shops applications out there.
lilkitten4free
Active Ink Slinger
capture one is what I use ,I like it better than lightroom, I think they still have a trial period going on
crazydiamond
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Quote by sprite


didn't you just get finished saying gimp sucked? now i am suspect of your motives.


Sprite just likes saying GIMP I reckon!

I used ubuntu and gimp back in the day, it's more difficult for newbies, but did the basic job, Once I got Adobied I never looked back, and all my Adobe, I prefer on PC, me and Mac are not friends.

As for freebies, what Liz mentioned works!
Also if memory serves me correctly, all adobe products have a free trial, and great tutorials!!

CD
apptobebad
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Quote by crazydiamond


Sprite just likes saying GIMP I reckon!

I used ubuntu and gimp back in the day, it's more difficult for newbies, but did the basic job, Once I got Adobied I never looked back, and all my Adobe, I prefer on PC, me and Mac are not friends.

As for freebies, what Liz mentioned works!
Also if memory serves me correctly, all adobe products have a free trial, and great tutorials!!

CD


i think you are right. Sprite was just looking for the free mask that came with the software.

I subscribe to adobe for the 'photographers' deal.£8.50, or whatever it is, a month and get Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom classic and Lightroom CC
You should first read this Looky Here!!

and then this Free stuff

then say 'Hi'