Looking for a solid Photoshop alternative, that does NOT have a Subscription model? Affinity photo

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So since i got tired of the Adobe subscription model, i was looking for something to replace Photoshop.
I looked around and found Affinity photo, it is 54,99 euros, it has a buy once update forever model.
It seems to have all of the functions of Photoshop, or at least i have not found something important missing yet.
One of the coolest things is probably live preview on tools, + it loads PSD files faster than photoshop :D
I know surreptitious advertising of some degree but i think it would be worth looking into for everyone.
Its available on MAC and WIN =)

Homepage: https://affinity.serif.com/

Here is a Video of someone that took the time to actually make a Video about it for you guys in "English"



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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Before buying any program, you want to check your computer's specs against the specs for the program.

To check your computer's tech specs (without Speccy): For example, to see what version of DirectX you're running:

1. Click start then run (Or Press Window Button + R to open run) 
Then type "dxdiag". Then click Yes and you will see your computers specs 

2. Then, you can see what version of DirectX you're running (Affinity requires minimum DirectX 10 or above), wait for "dxdiag" to run and then

go to the Display tab and on the right side see Version: (ex. 10.05.1337 - just a number I made up).

You must have AT LEAST 10.xx.xxxx or higher for Affinity to run.

Also, you might want to wait until the fall when Luminar (currently only for Mac) for Windows comes out...

:)

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

good point DOC im running Win10 so no issues here =)
wanted to give a thumbs up DOC accidentally pressed the wrong one so if you read this i did not intend to report anything... its late here already. My bad and I apologize .

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting benmanns, reply 2

good point DOC im running Win10 so no issues here :)
wanted to give a thumbs up DOC accidentally pressed the wrong one so if you read this i did not intend to report anything... its late here already. My bad and I apologize .
 

Lol...glad I wasn't the only one who made a mistake... 'cause I accidentally banned you.  :grin:

(I can't do that, btw).

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well, you can also try Corel's PaintShop Pro Ultimate 2018. Buy it once, no subscription, and tons cheaper than PhotoShop overall. Have a look HERE .

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Affinity.....Looks awesome |-)  

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yup Andy it's stylish and works like a charm, i like it so far =)

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 3

Lol...glad I wasn't the only one who made a mistake... 'cause I accidentally banned you.  :grin:

(I can't do that, btw).


hehe, the button to report would be better placed on the left side though.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Does Affinity accept Photoshop plugins?

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

WOW!!  looks like a kool program!!

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Affinity Photo is good, I bought it a few months back and have been happy with it. Also got the iPad Pro version.

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Island, reply 10

Affinity Photo is good, I bought it a few months back and have been happy with it. Also got the iPad Pro version.

So you don't need Photoshop anymore?

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I installed it last night.  seems to be faster than Photoshop Elements 15.  When I move the mouse in PSE it feels as if I'm dragging it through thick paint.  Affinity is much smoother.  Lots to lear but so far I'm liking it.