Forget GIMP, Krita, and Photopea, this free editor is the closest Photoshop replacement I've found
Affinity Photo 2 has become a free, professional-grade alternative to Adobe Photoshop following its acquisition by Canva. It offers advanced features like RAW editing, infinite layers, and PSD compatibility without requiring a subscription. While AI tools require a Canva Pro subscription, the core editing functionality remains free with strong performance across modern hardware.
- ▪Affinity Photo 2 is now completely free to download and use after Canva's acquisition of the Affinity suite.
- ▪Users only need a standard Canva account to access Affinity Photo 2, with no trial periods or feature limitations.
- ▪Advanced editing features such as RAW processing, infinite layers, and PSD file support are available at no cost.
- ▪AI-powered tools like generative fill require a Canva Pro subscription, but are not necessary for core editing tasks.
- ▪Affinity Photo 2 is optimized for modern hardware, including Apple's M-series chips and ARM-based Windows laptops.
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