Affinity Photo 2 for iPad

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad

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Affinity Photo 2 for iPad: Desktop-Grade Professional Photo Editing Everywhere

The ultimate tool for photographers and designers who demand power without compromise. Experience full RAW development, advanced retouching, and multi-layered art on your iPad—all with no subscription fees.

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Publisher

Serif (Europe) Ltd.

Category

Photo & Video

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

7K+

Locales

8

Desktop Power, Unbound

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad demonstrating the object selection tool on a photograph of colorful parrots

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad demonstrating the object selection tool on a photograph of colorful parrots

A professional photo editing interface on iPad showing a live hue range mask being applied to a red car

A professional photo editing interface on iPad showing a live hue range mask being applied to a red car

Editing an illustration on Affinity Photo 2 for iPad using layer blend modes

Editing an illustration on Affinity Photo 2 for iPad using layer blend modes

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad RAW development workspace editing a starry mountain landscape

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad RAW development workspace editing a starry mountain landscape

Interface of Affinity Photo 2 for iPad showing the drag and drop asset management feature with architectural elements.

Interface of Affinity Photo 2 for iPad showing the drag and drop asset management feature with architectural elements.

Professional photo retouching interface on Affinity Photo 2 for iPad showing layers and adjustment curves

Professional photo retouching interface on Affinity Photo 2 for iPad showing layers and adjustment curves

iPad showing the Affinity Photo 2 interface stitching a mountain landscape panorama

iPad showing the Affinity Photo 2 interface stitching a mountain landscape panorama

Precisely refining complex selections and masks on Affinity Photo 2 for iPad.

Precisely refining complex selections and masks on Affinity Photo 2 for iPad.

Affinity Photo 2 interface on iPad displaying professional layer management and PSD file support.

Affinity Photo 2 interface on iPad displaying professional layer management and PSD file support.

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad user interface showing the focus merge tool on a macro photo of a feather

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad user interface showing the focus merge tool on a macro photo of a feather

Desktop Power, Mobile Freedom

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

Unrivaled Desktop Performance

Handle massive 100MP+ images and complex multi-layered documents with ease. Optimized for iPadOS virtual memory swap, it delivers lag-free editing even on your most demanding projects.

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Tactile Apple Pencil Precision

Harness the full power of pressure, tilt, and angle sensitivity. Whether retouching skin or creating digital art, the tactile experience is more intuitive and precise than a mouse and keyboard.

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Professional Workflow, No Subscriptions

Open and export PSD/PSB files, edit non-destructive RAW images, and work in CMYK or 32-bit color spaces. Get industry-standard tools with a one-time purchase—no monthly 'Adobe Tax' required.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Affinity Photo 2 for iPad.

Description

The next generation of the iPad App of the Year, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad is a genuine desktop-grade, professional photo editor used by photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, artists, and other creators around the world. Wielding tons of incredible new features, hundreds of enhancements and a completely redesigned UI, the award-winning photo editing app has everything you need to edit images, retouch photos, create multi-layered art, beautiful raster paintings, designs, and so much more – no matter where you are. OPTIMIZED FOR IPAD • Fully integrated and optimized iPad gesture controls to speed up your workflow • iOS16 ready, including optimization for virtual memory swap, dramatically increasing performance on large documents • Sensitive to pressure, tilt, and angle, the app harnesses the full power and precision of Apple Pencil • Command controller hosting on-screen modifiers • Quick Menu for context-sensitive access to commands • Full iCloud drive integration for seamless file management, storage, and sharing • External display support with separate configuration options POWERFUL TOOLS & FUNCTIONALITY • Non-destructive RAW development of linked/embedded RAW images • Non-destructive Live Mesh Warp filter and other live effect layers • Luminosity, hue range, and band pass live masks • Compound masks • Multiple shadow, outline, and overlay layer effects per object • Normals adjustment for editing normal maps from material and texturing workflows • JPEG XL file import and export • OCIO v2 support – particularly useful for video editors, VFX, film, and 3D artists PERFORMANCE & POWER • Massive image support (100+ Megapixels) • Pan and zoom at maximum refresh rate • Open, edit, and save Adobe Photoshop ® PSD/PSB files • RGB, CMYK, Greyscale and LAB color spaces • Full 16-bit and linear unbounded 32-bit per channel editing • Work with all standard formats like PNG, TIFF, JPG, JPEG XL, GIF, SVG, EPS, EXR, HDR, and PDF UNSURPASSED PRODUCTIVITY • Full support for unlimited layers, layer groups, adjustment layers, filter layers, and masks • Edit live filters, adjustments, effects, blend modes, and masks non-destructively • Remove objects or erase backgrounds with magic eraser tool, blur photos, add filters for pictures, cut, crop, and more with ease • Savable history with alternate futures • Customizable shortcuts with attached keyboard or new quick menu • Isolate, edit, and duplicate spare channels with a simple touch • Link layers to edit simultaneously • Stitch picture-perfect panoramas on location PROFESSIONAL IMAGE PROCESSING • Open RAW in a dedicated 16-bit development workspace and edit straight from your camera • Adjust exposure, blackpoint, clarity, vibrance, white balance, shadows, highlights, etc. • Advanced lens corrections including chromatic aberration, defringe, vignette, and noise reduction • Paint areas or use fully customizable gradients to mask adjustments • View histograms, blown highlights, shadows, and tones as well as detailed EXIF information • Focus Merge, HDR Merge, and Tone Mapping for advanced image processing QUALITY RETOUCHING & CORRECTION TOOLS • Intuitive selection brush and refinement for precise selections like strands of hair • Dodge, burn, clone, patch, blemish, red eye, advanced inpainting, and object removal • Smooth and retouch skin with built-in frequency separation • Dedicated Liquify persona gives freehand control over warps, twirls, pinch, punch, and turbulence ADVANCED BRUSH ENGINE • Huge library of painting, drawing, textures, and professional DAUB® Brushes included • Create custom brushes and nozzles with full control over advanced dynamics FAST, CUSTOMIZABLE EFFECTS • Massive collection of effects available, including blurs, distortions, tilt-shift, shadows, glows, lighting, and many more • Swipe-able split or mirrored screen always available for before and after views • Path text capabilities

Latest Version

2.6.4

Size

1.7 GB

First Released

Nov 9, 2022

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Affinity Photo 2 for iPad

Is Affinity Photo 2 for iPad a professional photo editor?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad is a professional, desktop-grade photo editor used by photographers, graphic designers, and other creators.

Is Affinity Photo 2 for iPad optimized for Apple Pencil?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad is fully optimized for Apple Pencil, harnessing its pressure, tilt, and angle sensitivity for precise control.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad support non-destructive RAW editing?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad provides non-destructive RAW development for linked or embedded RAW images, allowing full editing flexibility.

Can Affinity Photo 2 for iPad open Adobe Photoshop files?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad can open, edit, and save Adobe Photoshop PSD/PSB files, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard formats.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad support unlimited layers?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad offers full support for unlimited layers, including layer groups, adjustment layers, filter layers, and masks.

Can Affinity Photo 2 for iPad remove objects from photos?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad features tools to remove objects or erase backgrounds, blur photos, add filters, cut, and crop images.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad have panorama stitching?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad includes functionality to stitch picture-perfect panoramas, allowing users to create wide-angle images.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad offer advanced lens corrections?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad provides advanced lens corrections, including chromatic aberration, defringe, vignette, and noise reduction features.

What advanced image processing features does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad have?

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad offers Focus Merge, HDR Merge, and Tone Mapping for advanced image processing, enhancing detail and dynamic range.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad include retouching tools?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad provides quality retouching tools such as dodge, burn, clone, patch, blemish removal, and advanced inpainting.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad feature an object selection tool?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad includes an Object Selection Tool designed to speed up editing workflows by precisely selecting objects.

Can Affinity Photo 2 for iPad apply live layer masks?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad supports applying non-destructive live layer masks, such as Hue range Masks, for flexible editing.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad support blend modes?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad allows experimentation with a range of blend modes, including Normal, Multiply, and Overlay, for creative effects.

Can Affinity Photo 2 for iPad perform full RAW development?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad offers a dedicated workspace for full RAW development, with adjustments for exposure, clarity, and white balance.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad support drag and drop assets?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad allows users to easily drag and drop from saved assets, such as figures and trees, into their projects.

Can Affinity Photo 2 for iPad flawlessly retouch images?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad provides a range of tools for flawless image retouching, including dedicated options for eye and skin retouching.

How does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad stitch panoramas?

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad stitches multiple images into perfect panoramas, providing an intuitive interface for panoramic image creation.

Can Affinity Photo 2 for iPad refine selections precisely?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad allows users to precisely refine selections, including intricate details like individual strands of hair.

What file types does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad support?

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad supports popular file types including PSD, PNG, TIFF, JPG, JPEG XL, GIF, SVG, EPS, EXR, HDR, and PDF.

Does Affinity Photo 2 for iPad offer focus merge?

Yes, Affinity Photo 2 for iPad features Focus Merge functionality, allowing users to combine multiple images to achieve extended depth of field.

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