Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

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Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad: Professional Desktop Publishing Without the Desktop

Craft high-end books, magazines, and digital layouts with pro-grade precision and zero subscriptions. Experience the power of a workstation, optimized for the ultimate iPad creative workflow.

Publisher

Serif (Europe) Ltd.

Category

Graphics & Design

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Locales

8

Desktop Power, iPad Portability

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface showing live master pages and professional layout design

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface showing live master pages and professional layout design

Fashion catalog layout design with live master pages on Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

Fashion catalog layout design with live master pages on Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface showing document layout with footnote and endnote settings

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface showing document layout with footnote and endnote settings

Professional book cover layout and OpenType typography settings in Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

Professional book cover layout and OpenType typography settings in Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

A professional magazine layout being edited in Affinity Publisher 2 on an iPad showcasing the PDF passthrough feature

A professional magazine layout being edited in Affinity Publisher 2 on an iPad showcasing the PDF passthrough feature

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface showing a professional magazine layout with text and images being prepared for collaboration

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface showing a professional magazine layout with text and images being prepared for collaboration

Designing a jewelry catalog layout using the auto-flow feature in Affinity Publisher 2 on iPad

Designing a jewelry catalog layout using the auto-flow feature in Affinity Publisher 2 on iPad

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface displaying a professional brochure design with a multi-page spreads overview.

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface displaying a professional brochure design with a multi-page spreads overview.

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface showing professional layout design with Pantone color swatch libraries

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad interface showing professional layout design with Pantone color swatch libraries

Creating and formatting a professional yoga timetable using tables in Affinity Publisher for iPad

Creating and formatting a professional yoga timetable using tables in Affinity Publisher for iPad

Professional Layout Power on the Move

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

StudioLink Integration

Seamlessly toggle between vector and photo tools without leaving your layout, keeping your creative flow uninterrupted and your files lightweight.

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Advanced Typography & Control

Master every detail with full control over character styles, OpenType features, and professional text wrapping for beautiful, complex spreads.

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Industry-Standard Output

Export with confidence using CMYK, PANTONE, and PDF/X-4 support to ensure your work looks perfect from the iPad screen to the printing press.

About the app

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

Description

Work wherever and whenever you want without compromise, with Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad, the on-the-go version of our award-winning desktop publishing software. This equally powerful page layout and design app has everything you need to create books, brochures, posters, reports, letters, portfolios, magazine layouts, book covers, ebooks, and so much more. OPTIMIZED FOR IPAD • Fully integrated and optimized iPad gesture controls to speed up your workflow • Command controller hosting on-screen modifiers • Quick Menu for context-sensitive access to commands • Context bar for all tools • Sliders for various attributes • Zoom to fit/zoom to previous, snapping, and preview mode options • Metal accelerated to achieve blazing-fast performance, even when editing large images • Sensitive to pressure, tilt, and angle, the app harnesses the full power and precision of Apple Pencil • Full iCloud drive integration allows for seamless file management, storage, and sharing • External display support with separate configuration options PROFESSIONAL LAYOUT TOOLS • Facing page spreads • Live master pages • Advanced guides, grids, and snapping • Tables and custom table formats • Wrap text around any object or image • Create text frames of any shape • Link multiple text frames together across your document • Footnotes, sidenotes, and endnotes ADVANCED TYPOGRAPHY • Full control over character and paragraph styles • Comprehensive OpenType support • Write text along any path • Advanced flow options and hyphenation PERFECT IMAGES & GRAPHICS • Link or embed images in your document • Place PSD, AI, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, DWG, or Affinity files • Correct and enhance images with non-destructive adjustment layers • Precision engineered pen and node tools for creating vector curves and shapes • Boolean operations to add, subtract, combine, and divide shapes BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY • Section manager to organize your documents • Savable undo history with alternate futures • Smart master pages • Automatically generate indexes and table of contents • Manage and create anchors • Save documents as template files to re-use time and time again • Collate your document alongside all used image and font resources into a folder using the Package feature • PDF passthrough • Autoflow of multiple images and multi-page PDFs • Running headers • Cross-references ADVANCED OPTIONS FOR PLACING CONTENT & IMPORT/EXPORT • IDML & XLSX import • Import/export from Adobe InDesign ® and other programs • Layer visibility override for placed linked files (PDF/DWG/DXF/PSD and Affinity files) • Place linked web images using URLs • Dropbox API integration to retain placed resource linkage across multiple devices • AutoCAD DWG/DXF import, place, and edit (maintaining layer structure and scaling) PROFESSIONAL OUTPUT • End-to-end CMYK, PANTONE© and spot color • Live preflight checking • PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, PDF/X-4 output for professional printed works FULL INTEGRATION WITH OTHER AFFINITY APPS • Instantly switch to the advanced photo editing features of Affinity Photo and precise vector tools of Affinity Designer without leaving Affinity Publisher with StudioLink • The most fluid workflow ever conceived in a creative suite of applications

Latest Version

2.6.4

Size

1.7 GB

First Released

Nov 9, 2022

Desktop Power. Total Portability.

Stop compromising and start creating. Join over a million professionals designing high-end layouts on iPad without the burden of subscriptions.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

What is Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad?

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad is an on-the-go page layout and design app. It enables users to create books, brochures, posters, reports, and more, offering the power of its desktop publishing software.

Is Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad optimized for iPad features?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad is optimized for iPad. It features gesture controls, a Quick Menu, Apple Pencil support, Metal acceleration for performance, and iCloud Drive integration for file management.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad support Apple Pencil?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad supports Apple Pencil. The app is sensitive to pressure, tilt, and angle, harnessing the full power and precision of the Apple Pencil for design tasks.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad integrate with iCloud Drive?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad includes full iCloud Drive integration. This feature allows for seamless file management, storage, and sharing of documents directly within the app.

Can Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad handle professional page layouts?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad provides professional layout tools. These include facing page spreads, live master pages, advanced guides, tables, text wrapping, and the ability to link multiple text frames.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad support footnotes and endnotes?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad supports footnotes, sidenotes, and endnotes. Users can incorporate these elements into their documents for academic or reference purposes.

What typography features does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad offer?

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad offers advanced typography features. These include full control over character and paragraph styles, comprehensive OpenType support, text along any path, and advanced flow options.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad support OpenType fonts?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad provides comprehensive OpenType support. This allows users to access advanced typographic features for detailed text formatting in their designs.

What image and graphic formats can Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad import?

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad can import PSD, AI, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, DWG, or Affinity files. Users can link or embed these images and graphics into their documents.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad support non-destructive image editing?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad supports non-destructive image editing. Users can correct and enhance images using adjustment layers, preserving original image data.

How does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad enhance productivity?

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad enhances productivity with features like a section manager, savable undo history, smart master pages, automatic index/TOC generation, and the Package feature for collating document resources.

Can Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad package documents for sharing?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad can package documents. The Package feature collates the document with all used image and font resources into a folder, facilitating collaboration and sharing.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad have PDF passthrough?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad features PDF passthrough. This allows users to flag imported PDFs, ensuring professional output and integration within their layouts.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad support auto-flow for content?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad supports auto-flow. It offers autoflow for multiple images and multi-page PDFs, which helps save time during document creation and layout.

Can Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad create multi-page spreads?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad allows users to easily create multi-page spreads. This feature is part of its professional layout tools for designing publications effectively.

Can Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad import InDesign files?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad supports importing from Adobe InDesign® and other programs via IDML. This facilitates transferring existing projects into the application.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad integrate with Dropbox?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad includes Dropbox API integration. This feature helps retain placed resource linkage across multiple devices for seamless workflow and collaboration.

What professional output options are available in Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad?

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad offers professional output options. These include end-to-end CMYK, PANTONE©, spot color, live preflight checking, and PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, PDF/X-4 output.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad support PANTONE colors?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad supports PANTONE© and spot colors. It provides end-to-end CMYK and color management for professional print output.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad integrate with other Affinity apps?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad integrates fully with other Affinity apps via StudioLink. Users can instantly switch to Affinity Photo's photo editing or Affinity Designer's vector tools without leaving Publisher.

What is StudioLink in Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad?

StudioLink is a feature in Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad that enables seamless integration with other Affinity apps. It allows users to access Affinity Photo's and Designer's tools directly within Publisher.

Does Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad offer extensive color control?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad provides full color control. It supports end-to-end CMYK, PANTONE©, spot color, and includes vast swatch libraries for precise color management.

Can users create and format tables in Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad?

Yes, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad allows users to create and format tables. The app provides tools for custom table formats, enhancing document organization and presentation.

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