New Affinity Update | Biggest Changes in Version 2.5

[@mtetoons]

Finally a stroke width tool. I’ve been waiting for this. Thank you for going over these changes with the version releases. It’s really helpful.

[@yokhanan]

100% agreed!

[@Volt-Eye.]

Like How would you add Width to your strokes before this ? I am Inkscape beginner though.

[@Sonya_Makepeace]

You can change the width of the stroke in properties. Nothing new in this.

[@GrizzlyHands]

The QR code generator will definitely be useful!

[@74Hobbes]

I design landing pages around QR codes as it is now. I wonder if two tools are compatible....hmmmm

[@ayoubthegreat]

I'm not seeing a qr code precision feature. Has anyone seen it on there?

[@KTSpeedruns]

The rapid rate of improvement from Affinity just from 2.0 to 2.5 has been amazing. Having paid for the bundle for all 3 on windows/mac/iOS, I feel like i got my money's worth at least thrice over.

[@muhammadluthfiharits5184]

I also feel the same! So much better package than adobe's subscription model

[@derekknight9789]

AFFINITY REVOLUTION = #1 Channel for AFFINITY REVOLUTIONARIES & MEDIA MERCENARIES... GOAT CHANNEL indeed.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Thank you! 😄

[@philippepperell9951]

Downloading and installing new fonts is, for some unfathomable reason, something I have always had problems with but you have explained the process so clearly I don't think I will have any further problems, thank you. The variable fonts do indeed look like a lot of fun.

[@XRaym]

Thanks for the showcase ! 0:38 I think it is an "OV" button, not "CV", it is just that they put the "v" in front of the "O", "O" for OpenFont, as on the button on the left

[@AffinityRevolution]

Ohhhh, that makes sense! Thanks for letting me know! 😅

[@itagaandrew2187]

Finally, variable fonts option is a long awaited one. We are grateful.

[@oscarj.m]

In-built QR codes and STROKE WIDTH!! I've been waiting for these two for s while

[@warkarma]

Just yesterday I was thinking, why on earth there is no stroke width tool in Designer :). Great update, thank you!

[@PhoenixCreationsKaTyJs]

There always has been, below the colour palette circle there is a wiggly line which allows you to do quite a lot to the outline from width to pressure arrows and more, but there hasn’t been a toolbar tool you can be specific where the stroke varies 😊😊 at least the iPad Pro app had this and I used it a lot, I didn’t even know there was this toolbar tool until this video which is going to be useful and interesting to play with! 😊😊

[@borg9355]

Finally QR codes. The next feature I want to see is the ability the make fill-able forms. I still create fill-able forms in PagePlus X9.

[@tmxv-bg8cz]

Your tutorials are wonderful. Love all that you do. Thanks

[@bhgemini]

Great video and I loved the honest lil giggle when you played with the bounce on the variable font.

[@ChrisB257]

Super, super - thanks Ally - more useful tools, again! :)

[@gandolfred]

*As usual* - briefly, understandably, in pure English, there is nothing extra in the video. Thank you for the update instructions.

[@thefrecklepuny]

The variable fonts look good. They remind me of the old Multiple Master fonts Adobe introduced in the early 90s.

[@aprice1080]

The QR code along with the customizable options is amazing!

[@Not-Only-Reaper-Tutorials]

03:57 correction for Windows: just double click on the TTTF. And the font will install itself. Not any need to open folders, transfer files etc.

[@1947marcia]

Thank you Ally! I get so excited about the Affinity updates and your videos are very helpful!

[@MauroSanna]

On Windows you can right click on a font and select "Install Font...", without having to search for the correct folder.

[@RoshaFR]

Thank you very much for freeing us from Adobe

[@Maximilan20]

I just played about with all the options of the QR code generator and I must say I love it. Long are the days in battling ads or looking for free QR code generators online.

[@Guitarisforgrins]

That stroke width tool is great. I always feel like you can't do much with the pressure, without a pen.

[@thwaitey]

I've already put the QR Code to good use. My friend is getting married and wanted to put cards on the tables with a QR Code to direct guest to a shared photo album. Thank you Affinity.

[@avaonalee]

The QR code generator is amazing !!

[@haraldspies2546]

Thank you. It is much more fun to listen to you than to rtfm!

[@Kitarraman]

I love the QR Code generator. I'm curious if there is a way to customize the looks of it (I used to put a miniature of my mascotte on the code and will like to continue to do so)

[@Starling_Visuals]

Those loook so amazing! Going to definitely use them!

[@tbirdgrafix]

they also made adjustment to the pencil tool and when you import files like from AutoCad that have less node and the lines are smoother

[@mtntopviking]

Thank you so much, Ally. That was really helpful!! I'm anxious to try the QR Code tool.

[@jclefbouncyrock]

Thanks for breaking it down for us - love your videos!

[@paulidevoss7249]

Great overview thanks!

[@kristiaanverberne8419]

Thank you so much for this review of version 2.5. As always a great and clear review. This is my list in order of importance: 1. Stroke width tool 2. Variable fonts 3. QR code tool Can I ask you, if possible, to create a tutorial for those tools or add them to your online classes? I can recommend all the Affinity Revolution classes, they are very good. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to your next tutorial. Chris

[@wesleybilly8097]

Finally some useful changes. Thank you for this video. Greatly appreciated.

[@DaveQuail]

Thanks Ally. I find all of these new tools extremely helpful!

[@k8smummy]

oooohhhh.. stroke width adjustment!!!! I'm happy to have the QR code, of course... and the variable fonts... but I think this stroke width adjustment is a game changer.

[@pixelfungaming]

The width tool is great but I really want a smooth tool. The smooth feature isn't effective enough.

[@dandy2365]

Thank you Ally, that was very informative. Much appreciated.

[@GeneralLiabili]

I may be being thick, but I used to be able to search in the help menu and it would give me whatever I needed without having to remember what menu it’s under. Now I can’t search, is the feature gone or is it somewhere else?

[@j.rabbitcrafts]

Variable fonts look cool. Quick way to add some style to shirt designs.

[@Graphicxtras1]

Great, useful about the variable fonts addition, I haven't got a single variable font on my system ... guess it is useful but obviously not for me. The QR code tool, again, another interesting addition if I ever need a QR code (which is probably zero). Only addition I really liked with this release was the stroke width tool but it is a little buggy and quirky and much of it could have been done with the pressure panel.

[@turlinturlin2988]

bonjour, j'attends avec impatience de nouveaux tutos d'affinité photo, merci

[@dodgy1954]

Thanks Ally. Very clear and useful as always 🙂( the giggle made me laugh as well).

[@justinmiller8254]

Stroke width tool is very amazing!

[@RyanSP]

Wow, the QR code generator is an awesome addition.

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

Easily the most helpful Affinity channel on the planet! I’m not even a designer (of any kind)! ❤😊

[@AffinityRevolution]

Wow, thank you so much! 🤗

[@neodidi]

The QR code tool just cleared up two tabs on my favorites bar.. Awesome The strike width tool is great.. But I could already some what do that in the strokes panel graph..

[@LanceMcGrew]

Seems like anything Affinity does is amazing

[@lukevincent4397]

Just dumped Adobe Photoshop and moved to Affinity. Best decision ever!

[@luciusrex]

Does everything I NEED and so much cheaper

[@snow2267]

YESSS! The width tool!

[@heartofaqua1497]

Thanks so much for your video! Now I am even more in love with my Affinity. 🥰

[@orange13]

great video, as always. On a Mac, you can simply double-click on the downloaded/unzipped font (the ttf or otf) and it brings up an 'install font' window automagically.

[@cherryb5244]

I'm here from the Canva Create workshop - I love this

[@59Marcel]

Thank you for the concise tutorial. Love your videos. Thanks

[@bigstew2000]

Excited for the stroke width tool! I picked up the same pen you use based on your recommendations lol

[@AffinityRevolution]

That's awesome! I hope you enjoy it 😊

[@danielaruppel9214]

Thank you very much for this video, Ally, LOVE the stroke width tool! 😍

[@IndustryPets]

PAW-SOME! 🐾 Love the QR Code tool addition!! Thank you

[@campnguyen]

Hype for Publisher🎉

[@TurboNorm]

For someone who just uses Affinity Photo, do you think it's worth the cost to upgrade?

[@suburbanview]

Comon man, it just 50$ This is a full Photoshop software, not just a cheap App

[@higherquality]

like anyone has 50 quid just lying around

[@keithwjones]

Nice and concise. Thank you.

[@gabrielcouto1696]

WOOWW Thanks for this!!

[@timross6606]

Helpful, as always, thank you

[@chrissutton4256]

Another really useful quick tips video. Thanks Ally 🚁⚓

[@martinbeaumont1135]

Great update - thanks.

[@continentalcosplay1243]

They haven’t let me down❤

[@tommyb1two3]

I'm just happy there's an alternative to Photoshop.

[@aldebaran_]

Something is incredibly wrong with Affinity Photo on macOS after this update - the search field under Help is gone! I can't find anything anymore

[@alainadamski7703]

Thank you Ally .

[@sdhpCH]

Thank you for always giving us these very condensed update explanations! The examples make it much quicker to understand than having to read the release notes. Thank you for this effort! By the way: Could it be that you have changed something in your camera setup? It somehow looks better now, can't say why.

[@AffinityRevolution]

Wow, I'm surprised you noticed a difference! I used to shoot my videos with the camera directly at eye level, but I decided to experiment with having the camera slightly higher up than me (so it's pointed 1 degree downwards). I'm glad the experiment was a success! 😊

[@sdhpCH]

@@AffinityRevolution It is indeed, it somehow looks more professional. Consider keeping it this way, it makes a difference. Again: Thx for what you are doing.

[@stephaniemillan1080]

[Windows] You can just right click on the font and click "install". No need to find the folder to drag and drop.

[@visual_chris]

really good stuff

[@criviera4040]

Beware! 2.5 has a bug that does not allow any of the Affinity programs to start in some computers. Continue using 2.4.2 until they work out the bug. Hopefully 2.5.1 will be out soon to take care of this bug.

[@JevoUK]

The stroke Width tool doesn't work with the Vector Brush tool. Not sure if this is a bug or I'm missing something.

[@AffinityRevolution]

When you use the Vector Brush, go to the Context Toolbar and change the "Controller" from "None" to any of the other options. Then it should work. 😊

[@D33Arts]

Great video - thanks

[@jvaerewyck]

Thanks very much!

[@QuanDaCreator]

bought it recently and i literally have no regrets.......editing power let's goooooo!!!!!!!

[@aram5642]

0:39 - how do you spell out CV? I thought it was "O" with a 'v' overlay

[@NaukaPoProstu]

What about line hight? Comparing to the flexible weight of the font the feature is pants! In Corel Draw you can simple drag a line down to increase the line distance.

[@mulciberus]

The reason I've never upgraded is that Affinity lacks a font-related feature I need. I work in Japanese and English, and when Affinity rasterizes a PDF it is incapable of retaining the Japanese fonts. It's something I've requested, but I doubt this version has remedied this issue. Thanks for your presentation!

[@BlckMoonstone_]

NEAT!

[@Udithb-i1i]

Hi Ally, Did you notice that the new curves created with the contour tool are not smooth anymore? they have a lot of extra nodes making the curve sharp which is not ideal for stickers cut lines, I tried too solve the issue with expanding strokes but the same thing happen. By any chance you know how to solve it?

[@Larsbor]

Is there feathers to make a high blank tone on a star or apple? And can I finally set a line at a certain distance (called offset) in designer or photo so I can make precise drawings…!.?

[@SteveRestall]

how do i export it so i can use it on a website, i cannot find anything about exporting. i presume i can generate a code on a white background then send it via png with a clear background to my pc then copy it to my website.

[@nuckybad]

I hope you will soon publish a way to have for shapes for fonts. I'd like to do something like the logo of the band Alabama.

[@timoti2]

Nice overview except you haven’t mentioned the improvement to the pencil tool. Which actually makes it usable.

[@rmartin32]

The Stroke Width Tool does not show up when I go to View - Customize Tools. The new QR code tool is there but not the SWT. I just downloaded the new 2.5 update for Photo and rebooted my Mac.

[@michelecattaneo]

Go go go!!!!

[@golfsafetyexpert3478]

Can anyone help please - Is there really a free trial version of Photo2 - cannot find a link anywhere?

[@lorensims4846]

Actually you can install a font on the Mac by simply double-clicking on the font file. This with bring up a small preview window with an "install" button. Click the button and the font will automatically be installed in Font Book.

[@jenda3322]

Děkuji za velmi užitečný tutoriál, generátor QR kodů se bude hodit.👍

[@frankblunt9511]

I'm wondering if there a vid that shows how to keep a selection for drawing inside/top/behind so that I don't have to keep selecting it but can continue to draw with that selection?

[@TS-fh4un]

QR code が作成できるの良いですね。ありがとうございます。

[@anitawhale1013]

yepp variable font F yeahhhhhhh!!!!!

[@Mangolite]

Since Canva took over Affinity, it is good to see that they have not messed with the progress of the Affinity software.

[@sligovolts]

Thank you Ally, love your tutorials! Also, such beautiful eyes!

[@videosmann]

thank you.

[@Bill1844]

Do variable fonts work on a new iPad Pro?

[@mguerra79]

Will the QR code be vector in the end or pixels? Or do we need to convert it later? Thank you!

[@Kyle_Butterfield81]

I'm loving this! awesome stuff! would you guys ever consider a tool that helps us turn our ink drawings into a vector? I know that there are ways of doing it in other places, but it would be sweet to have a way to do it within the Affinity suite. you guys are amazing! thank you

[@KanzzElf]

How do I save path in A Photo? I really need this feature for my works plzz

[@neildevers8952]

Thanks again