Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

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Affinity Designer 2 for iPad: Professional Vector Design Without the Subscription

Bring your creative vision to life with the most powerful, touch-optimized design suite. From intricate illustrations to brand identity, experience desktop-class precision and performance anywhere your iPad goes.

Publisher

Serif (Europe) Ltd.

Category

Graphics & Design

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

11K+

Locales

8

Your Studio, Redefined

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Drawing precise vector curves with the Pen Tool in Affinity Designer 2 for iPad.

Drawing precise vector curves with the Pen Tool in Affinity Designer 2 for iPad.

Interface of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad showing gradient customization on an underwater digital illustration.

Interface of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad showing gradient customization on an underwater digital illustration.

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad showing split screen view with xray and vector modes on a car design

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad showing split screen view with xray and vector modes on a car design

Using the Knife Tool to slice and fragment typography in Affinity Designer 2 on an iPad

Using the Knife Tool to slice and fragment typography in Affinity Designer 2 on an iPad

Graphic design of a sports logo using the Contour Tool on Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

Graphic design of a sports logo using the Contour Tool on Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad interface displaying raster brushes library and a complex digital illustration

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad interface displaying raster brushes library and a complex digital illustration

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad interface showing the non-destructive vector warp tool on a logo design.

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad interface showing the non-destructive vector warp tool on a logo design.

Vector illustration editing on Affinity Designer 2 for iPad using non-destructive HSL adjustments

Vector illustration editing on Affinity Designer 2 for iPad using non-destructive HSL adjustments

Graphic design on iPad using the Shape Builder tool to create Seattle Pumas logos in Affinity Designer 2

Graphic design on iPad using the Shape Builder tool to create Seattle Pumas logos in Affinity Designer 2

Interface of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad showing the export slices feature for multiple UI icons.

Interface of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad showing the export slices feature for multiple UI icons.

Professional Design, Redefined for iPad

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

Desktop Power, Zero Lag

Handle complex documents with ease. Experience fluid 120fps performance and zoom up to 1,000,000% for absolute precision on every node.

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The Ultimate Hybrid Workflow

Switch instantly between professional vector tools and high-quality raster brushes. Paint, texture, and mask without ever leaving the app.

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Industry-Standard Compatibility

Stay professional on the go. Seamlessly import and export AI, PSD, and SVG files with full support for CMYK and Pantone color models.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

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"Affinity Designer 2 is a total game-changer for my freelance workflow. I can handle professional branding projects with CMYK support and full file compatibility right from my iPad Pro without being tethered to a subscription. The precision of the Apple Pencil integration makes the Shape Builder tool feel like magic compared to a desktop mouse."

Marcus Rivera, Freelance Identity Designer
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"As an illustrator who moves between crisp vectors and textured raster work, the dual personas are a lifesaver. I no longer have to jump between different apps to finish a piece. The performance is incredibly fluid even on complex documents, and the one-time purchase model is exactly what the creative community needs right now."

Sarah Jenkins, Digital Illustrator & Small Business Owner

About the app

Everything you need to know about Affinity Designer 2 for iPad.

Description

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad takes the power and precision of the Apple Design Award-winning desktop app and converts it into an incredible touch-focused creative experience. Packed with tons of new features and hundreds of enhancements to optimize your workflow, the graphic design app has everything you need to seamlessly create stunning illustrations, branding, logos, icons, UI/UX designs, print projects, typography, posters, labels, flyers, stickers, concept art, digital art, and much more – all completely free from the confines of your desk. OPTIMIZED FOR IPAD • Fully integrated and optimized iPad gesture controls to speed up your workflow • iOS16 ready, including optimization for virtual memory swap, dramatically increasing performance on large documents. • Sensitive to pressure, tilt, and angle, the app harnesses the full power and precision of Apple Pencil • Command controller hosting on-screen modifiers • Quick Menu for context-sensitive access to commands • Use as your very own digital sketchbook, canvas, logo maker, sticker maker, flyer maker, and more POWERFUL TOOLS & FUNCTIONALITY • Vector Warp • Shape Builder Tool • Knife Tool • DXF/DWF import • Measure & Area tools • Drawing scale – including ability for different scales set per artboard • X-ray, hide effects, and greyscale view modes • Multiple shadow, outline, and overlay layer effects per object • Powerful grids and guides • Transform Tool • Vector Flood Fill • Spiral Tool REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE • Pan and zoom at 120fps • Live gradients, transforms, effects, and adjustments • Optimized for documents of any complexity, zoom to over 1,000,000% for absolute precision • Live pixel, retina, wireframe, and x-ray views of vector artwork in and out of split screen mode • Live Pattern Preview • Seamless switching between tools and editing modes for frustration-free design • Incredibly accurate results with minimal nodes PRECISE VECTOR TOOLS • Rock solid vector tools that work just the way you want them to • The best Pen Tool, Node Tool, curve editing, and smart shape tools available • Powerful Contour Tool to create abstract objects or increase the width of single open curves • Pencil and brush stabilization for drawing super-smooth curves freehand • Non-destructive Boolean operations • Live effects, blend modes, and image adjustments • Incredibly smooth gradient and transparency controls RASTER OR VECTOR, YOU DECIDE • Switch between fully-featured vector and raster workspaces with a single tap – paint, draw, or sketch in raster and then create cool, custom vector art • High quality raster tools for painting, texturing, masking, finishing artwork, or even creating tattoo designs • Use raster brushes, edit single pixels on icons, mask and add grain to your crisp vectors, enclose and clip pixel layers – it’s true creative freedom not found in other software or drawing apps SOPHISTICATED TYPOGRAPHY • Flexible text handling including comprehensive support for OpenType • Artistic text and text frames • Full control over character and paragraph styles • Flow text and type along any drawn path • Extensive library of free fonts BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Unlimited artboards • Savable history with alternate futures • Customizable shortcuts with attached keyboard or new quick menu • Adobe Illustrator ® (Ai files), PSD, PDF, EPS, SVG, JPG, JPEG XL, TIFF, EXR, DXF, and DWG file support • Linked symbols and constraints • Save documents as template files to re-use time and time again • Quickly access royalty free images through the Stock Panel or import files from Affinity Photo or other photo editor • Select Same and Select Object functions PERFECT COLOR & OUTPUT • Professional CMYK, LAB, RGB, PANTONE© and Greyscale color models • Full 16-bit per channel editing • End-to-end ICC color management • Slice export for exporting multiple elements in a single tap • Live pixel preview to see exactly how your design will export

Latest Version

2.6.4

Size

1.7 GB

First Released

Nov 9, 2022

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

What is Affinity Designer 2 for iPad?

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is a graphic design app optimized for touch and Apple Pencil. It enables users to create illustrations, branding, logos, UI/UX designs, print projects, and digital art with robust vector and raster tools.

Does Affinity Designer 2 for iPad support Apple Pencil?

Yes, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad fully supports Apple Pencil. It leverages its pressure, tilt, and angle sensitivity to provide precise control for drawing and design tasks.

Can Affinity Designer 2 for iPad handle both vector and raster graphics?

Yes, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad allows seamless switching between fully-featured vector and raster workspaces. Users can paint, draw, and sketch in raster, then create custom vector art.

What file formats does Affinity Designer 2 for iPad support?

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad supports various file formats including Ai, PSD, PDF, EPS, SVG, JPG, JPEG XL, TIFF, EXR, DXF, and DWG. This ensures broad compatibility for projects.

How does Affinity Designer 2 for iPad optimize performance on large documents?

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad optimizes performance on large documents by integrating iOS16 virtual memory swap. This dramatically increases efficiency, even with complex design projects.

Does Affinity Designer 2 for iPad have a Knife Tool?

Yes, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad features a Knife Tool. Users can precisely slice shapes, curves, or text directly within the application, as shown in the interface.

Can users apply non-destructive effects in Affinity Designer 2 for iPad?

Yes, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad supports non-destructive adjustments and vector warps. This allows users to make changes without permanently altering the original image data, ensuring flexible editing.

Does Affinity Designer 2 for iPad offer advanced typography features?

Yes, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad offers sophisticated typography features. These include OpenType support, artistic text, text frames, character/paragraph styles, and the ability to flow text along any path.

What color models does Affinity Designer 2 for iPad support for professional output?

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad supports professional color models including CMYK, LAB, RGB, PANTONE©, and Greyscale. It also features full 16-bit per channel editing and end-to-end ICC color management.

Can I create logos and branding using Affinity Designer 2 for iPad?

Yes, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is ideal for creating logos and branding. It includes powerful vector tools like the Pen Tool and Shape Builder, enabling precise graphic design work.