Affinity Publisher released

[Arthur]

The long awaited DTP app from Serif is finally out of beta.

 

Website / Download: Mac App Store, Microsoft Store, Direct / Press Release

 

Affinity launches professional desktop publisher for Mac with integrated vector design and image editor apps

 

Serif is out today with its latest software release, Affinity Publisher, after running a public beta since last year. The new app is a professional desktop publisher for Mac and Windows that integrates the company’s vector software Affinity Designer and image editor Affinity Photo for a seamless experience.

 

Affinity Publisher was announced in a livestreamed keynote today:

 

Serif has today launched Affinity Publisher and revealed a unique new technology which is set to revolutionise how creative professionals work.

 

In a world-first, Serif’s brand new StudioLink technology means owners of its vector design app Affinity Designer and image editor Affinity Photo can use them right there in an Affinity Publisher layout, simply by clicking the relevant product icon.

 

This means users won’t have to switch apps near as often and will be able to streamline their workflows while using Affinity Publisher, as long as they already own Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo.

 

The new software is compatible with a variety of file types including PSD, AI, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, and Affinity. Just like Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo, Affinity Publisher is based on a one-time purchase model.

 

Affinity Publisher Highlights:

• OpenType support and glyph browser
  
• Text decorations and drop capitals
  
• Linked text frames with advanced flow options
  
• Text wrapping with fine padding control
  
• Artistic text including text on a path
  
• Baseline grid and text frame rulers
  
• Correct and enhance images with non-destructive adjustment layers
  
• Incredibly smooth gradient and transparency controls
  
• Auto generated indexes and table of contents
  
• RegEx search and replace
  
• Customisable keyboard shortcuts
  
• Saveable undo history
  
• Super smooth pan and zoom at 60fps
  
• End-to-end CMYK and spot colour support
  
• PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, PDF/X-4 output for professional print
  

 

 

 

Edited June 19, 2019 by Arthur

[DrBeaker]

I wonder what their licensing model is going to be? Site or user? If Serif keep it up, I can see them becoming a serious contender for Adobe (I hope they do).