Seriously, Affinity?????

[Jam-on-toast]

I just can't believe it... Affinity has just released their latest update - with scissor tool I've been hoping to get for ages... but it's not included in the current version - meaning I need to BUY the software 2.0... and there is no existing users' discount... just ranting here...

 

[Veronika]

Yes, that makes me really angry too, especially since it initially looked like you can always top up.
It's such a great alternative to Photoshop- but buy a new one now? and will it continue like this, because you have to keep buying new ones?
No! I am very disappointed!

 

[ClaireG]

I use photoshop elements.. and I dislike the constant releases. I am using 2021 and I am considering upgrading next year when the 2023 comes out. I feel your rant and I'm here for it!

 

[VickiStegall]

Oh, that is always frustrating!

 

[Vicki Robinson]

I use photoshop elements.. and I dislike the constant releases. I am using 2021 and I am considering upgrading next year when the 2023 comes out. I feel your rant and I'm here for it!

2023 is already out — but not worth the update.

 

[ClaireG]

2023 is already out — but not worth the update.

Ah thanks Vicki. Do you think that is true if I am still on 2021?

 

[Vicki Robinson]

Ah thanks Vicki. Do you think that is true if I am still on 2021?

Yep. I’m using 2022 and it wasn’t a very big update either — altho they added the warp tool. If you decide to update, wait until you see it on sale. You can usually get it for about $65.

 

[zanthia]

wonder if affinity will work for me now - last version i could not even install because i dont use default font sizes on my pc .

 

[Jam-on-toast]

Yes, that makes me really angry too, especially since it initially looked like you can always top up.
It's such a great alternative to Photoshop- but buy a new one now? and will it continue like this, because you have to keep buying new ones?
No! I am very disappointed!

I know, right??? I'm so peeved! Back in July I treated myself to Affinity Photo (I've had Affinity Designer for a few years now). Had I known... grrr... in addition, I ended up having to buy a new computer three weeks ago and, although I have an iPhone and iPad, decided against Mac because I own a PC version of Affinity and didn't want to fork out on a second licence... And now that did this??????????

 

[Kythe]

Yep. I’m using 2022 and it wasn’t a very big update either — altho they added the warp tool. If you decide to update, wait until you see it on sale. You can usually get it for about $65.

I am using PSE22 and find it not worth the update. The Artistic effects don't work for me. I have been on the Adobe community site and many users are having the same issue. If I want AI effects I go to Deep Dream Generator.