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Affinity Photo 2PhotoDemon
Paid

One-time purchase; version 2 is legacy, with active development now in the unified…

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS Windows
  • Full-featured photo editor with a one-time purchase model
  • Strong RAW and layer-based editing tools
  • Portable, runs from a USB stick without installing
  • Opens PSD, PSP and XCF files
  • Version 2 is legacy; new features now go into the unified Affinity app instead
  • Requires an existing v2 license to use these installers
  • Windows only
  • Mainly a single-developer project
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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