An overview guide to Affinity Photo 2 by Serif (part of Canva) — a professional photo editing app known for its one-time purchase model and powerful raster/vector/RAW toolset.
Affinity Photo 2 is a professional-grade photo editing application offering layer-based editing, RAW development, and digital painting tools — designed as a one-time-purchase alternative to subscription-based editors.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Non-destructive editing | Layers, adjustment layers, live filters, and masks |
| RAW development | Built-in RAW engine, no separate app needed |
| Persona system | Switch between Photo, Liquify, Develop, and Tone Mapping personas |
| Astrophotography stacking | Built-in tools for stacking and blending night-sky shots |
| Vector & pixel tools | Combine raster editing with vector shapes in one document |
| Cross-platform projects | Open the same file seamlessly on desktop and iPad |
| Focus merge & HDR merge | Combine multiple exposures or focus points automatically |
| Plan | What's Included |
|---|---|
| One-Time Purchase (Desktop) | Full app for Windows or macOS, no subscription needed |
| iPad Version | Full app optimized for touch and Apple Pencil |
| Affinity Universal License | Photo, Designer, and Publisher across all platforms, single one-time price |
👉 Exact current prices and regional availability: affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo
- Go to the official page → affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo
- Choose your platform: Windows, macOS, or iPad.
- Create/log in to your Affinity account.
- Purchase once and download — no recurring subscription required.
Affinity offers a free trial with full functionality on desktop.
