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Affinity Publisher

Professional page layout software for creating documents, from books and magazines to marketing materials and social media templates

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+Master PagesCreate and apply consistent layouts across multiple pages
+Text StylesEnsures brand consistency and saves time by allowing users to quickly apply predefined styles to text elements
+Advanced TypographyUtilize advanced typographic features for precise text control
+Preflight CheckIdentify and resolve potential issues before printing, ensuring the document is suitable for digital distribution
+Vector ToolsUse vector tools for creating and editing vector graphics
+Layer ManagementOrganize and manage layers for complex designs, making them easier to edit and maintain
+PDF ExportExport documents as PDF files with various settings
+Color ManagementControl color settings for accurate color reproduction
+StudioLinkSwitch between Affinity apps without leaving the document
+Document PackagingPackage documents with all linked resources for sharing
-No Cloud Storage IntegrationDoes not offer built-in cloud storage integration, requiring users to manually manage their files across different devices
-Limited Third-Party Plugin SupportHas limited support for third-party plugins, restricting the ability to extend its functionality
-Inconsistent File CompatibilityUsers may experience issues when importing or exporting files to and from other design software
-Limited Collaboration FeaturesLacks real-time collaboration tools, making it difficult for multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously

Platform

Social

           

System Requirements

Version ↓
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • Mac Pro
  • iMac
  • iMac Pro
  • MacBook
  • MacBook Pro
  • MacBook Air
  • Mac mini
2
  • macOS Sequoia 15
  • macOS Sonoma 14
  • macOS Ventura 13
  • macOS Monterey 12
  • macOS Big Sur 11
  • macOS Catalina 10.15
3
  • Apple silicon (M1/M2/M3) chip
  • Intel processor
4
8 GB
5
2.8 GB (additional space required during installation)
6
1280x768 display
#MinimumRecommended
1
Windows-based PC (64-bit) with mouse or equivalent input device
2
  • Windows® 11
  • Windows® 10 May 2020 Update (2004, 20H1, build 19041)
3
  • Intel
  • AMD
  • ARM64 (For Snapdragon X Elite-powered devices)
4
8 GB
5
1 GB (additional space required during installation)
6
DirectX 10-compatible
7
1280x768 display
8
Hardware GPU acceleration requires Direct3D level 12.0-capable card
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad Air (2, 3, 4 & 5)
  • iPad (2017 onwards)
  • iPad mini (5 & 6)
  • M1-equipped iPad models are recommended for more memory-intensive design
2
iPadOS 15 or later

Ratings

4.62
5

Affinity Reviews
4.7
5
based on 2100 reviews
Capterra
4.7
5
based on 57 reviews
G2CROWD
4.7
5
based on 67 reviews
TechRadar
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
TrustRadius
9.0
10
based on 28 reviews

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Initial Release

June 2019

Repository

Affinity Publisher being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

Alternatives


Notes

  • Other Affinity Products:
    • Affinity Photo: A raster graphics editor for macOS, Windows, and iPadOS, offering RAW processing, color space options, live preview of effects, and non-destructive editing, more
    • Affinity Designer: A vector graphics editor developed by Serif for macOS, iPadOS, and Windows, supporting vector and raster workspaces, and various file formats, more