Affinity Photo 2.0.0 (2.0.0) Now
: Great for texture and 3D artists, this allows you to adjust lighting information baked into existing normal maps.
: Parent and child layering were reworked to make the distinction between masking and clipping drop zones much clearer. Adjustment and filter layers now show unique thumbnail icons for easier scanning. 📊 Quick Comparison: V1 vs V2.0.0 Affinity Photo 1.x Affinity Photo 2.0.0 RAW Edits Destructive after leaving Persona Fully Non-Destructive Masking Standard raster/vector masks Compound & Live Masks (Hue, Lum) Warping Tools Destructive Mesh Warp Live (Non-Destructive) Mesh Warp JPEG XL Not supported Full Import/Export Support Affinity Photo 2.0.0 (2.0.0)
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the core features and content introduced in this specific release. 🎨 Key New Features in Version 2.0.0 : Great for texture and 3D artists, this
marked a massive milestone for the software. Launched in November 2022, this version introduced a completely redesigned user interface and a suite of powerful, non-destructive editing tools. 📊 Quick Comparison: V1 vs V2
: Full support for importing and exporting the highly efficient, web-friendly JPEG XL format. 💻 User Interface Overhaul
: You can now develop RAW files non-destructively. This allows you to go back and change your RAW develop settings at any time, even after adding layers or adjustments.
To see these specific tools in action and understand the layout changes, check out this overview video: What's New in Affinity Photo 2 Affinity Photo YouTube• 9 Nov 2022 What's New in Affinity Photo 2