1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) 4. [Affinity Photo Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-photo/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_bf7e2faba348185c6cafa7e4fb9433c6/affinity-photo.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/affinity-photo/reviews) [ Affinity Photo ](/products/affinity-photo/reviews) 0 ratings Affinity Photo is a professional-grade image editing software developed by Serif, designed to meet the needs of photographers, designers, and creative professionals. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for photo retouching, compositing, and painting, providing a robust alternative to other industry-standard applications. Key Features and Functionality: - Non-Destructive Editing: Allows users to make changes without permanently altering the original image, ensuring flexibility and preserving the integrity of the original file. - Full RAW Support: Enables precise editing and processing of RAW files, offering control over every aspect of the image development process. - Advanced Photo Manipulation: Includes features such as frequency separation, HDR merging, focus stacking, and panorama stitching, catering to complex editing needs. - Seamless Performance: Optimized for macOS, Windows, and iPad, Affinity Photo delivers smooth performance even when handling large files, ensuring a responsive editing experience. - Industry-Standard Compatibility: Supports popular file formats, including PSD, facilitating easy collaboration and integration into existing workflows. - One-Time Purchase: Offers a cost-effective solution with a one-time purchase model, eliminating the need for ongoing subscription fees. Primary Value and User Solutions: Affinity Photo provides a powerful and affordable alternative to subscription-based image editing software, delivering a rich set of features that cater to both professional and hobbyist users. Its non-destructive editing capabilities and full RAW support allow for meticulous adjustments without compromising image quality. The software's advanced tools for photo manipulation, combined with its seamless performance across multiple platforms, ensure that users can execute complex editing tasks efficiently. By supporting industry-standard file formats, Affinity Photo facilitates smooth collaboration and integration into diverse creative workflows. The one-time purchase model offers exceptional value, making high-quality image editing accessible without the burden of recurring costs. 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Ofter I need to go for online tools or Photoshop for creating normal maps, but it would be great if I could do it in this fantastic piece of software that I like so much. 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Another thing that I used to do in Photoshop was to use recorded actions that I could 'play' for each file and it repeated the same... 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