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Description:
Image editing and design software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.0.3,4027@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @AffinityBySerif | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: design photo vector publishing creative graphics

Install: brew install --cask affinity

About:
Affinity is a suite of professional creative software designed as a powerful, one-time purchase alternative to subscription-based models. It includes three core applications—Photo, Designer, and Publisher—that offer advanced tools for photo editing, vector graphic design, and desktop publishing. The suite is known for its high performance, cross-platform compatibility, and seamless file interoperability with industry standards like Adobe PSD and AI.

Key Features:

Non-subscription model with a one-time purchase
Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, iPadOS)
High-performance engine with 10,000+ brush support and live filters
Full file compatibility with Adobe formats (PSD, AI, PDF)

Use Cases:

Professional photo editing and retouching for photographers
Creating vector graphics, logos, and illustrations for designers
Laying out print and digital documents for publishers

Alternatives:

Adobe Creative Cloud – Industry standard suite with a subscription model, offering more integrations but at a significantly higher recurring cost.
GIMP / Inkscape – Free and open-source alternatives that are powerful but may lack the polished user interface and performance optimization of Affinity.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 20, 2026 3:45pm	3.0.3,4027	0	VERSION_BUMP	bcf36527