SUMMARY
A photographer has abandoned Adobe Photoshop after 15 years in favor of Affinity Photo, citing its powerful features and free accessibility. The transition has been seamless, replicating all essential editing functions like layers, masks, and RAW development without issue. Affinity Photo's recent update, version 3.3, introduces significant improvements, including reusable RAW presets and enhanced tools for sharpening, denoising, and HDR workflows. The upcoming iPad version further promises to disrupt the market by offering professional editing tools without a subscription fee.
TAKEAWAYS
Photographer found Affinity Photo a full replacement for Adobe Photoshop after 15 years.
Affinity Photo is free with no subscription required for core features.
Version 3.3 brings significant updates, including RAW presets and improved editing tools.
A new iPad version is in development, expected to further disrupt the market.