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For most (I think anyway?), the issue began with the Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update.  Apparently it also broke some games.  It seems to have created some sort of compatibility issue between Windows and the Nvidia drivers, as a later update from Nvidia, perhaps combined with some of the Microsoft hotfixes since, seems to have greatly reduced the crashes.
 
I did have one total freeze this week while using Affinity Photo, so the issue is still a problem, even though my crashes are very intermittent now.  I thought I experienced a second crash the next day, but oddly, after leaving the system alone for about a 60-90s (during which time everything was unresponsive, couldn't even open task manager), it resumed normal operation.
 
One thing I have noticed is that I'm getting these really weird, rare 'slowdowns' during some operations, which may or may not be related.  In my case, it's most noticeable while using the Inpainting tool in Photo, which is always an instantaneous operation on my system.  But sometimes, it'll pop open an "Inpainting Brush" status window (which is normally not even displayed), and just kind of sit there doing nothing, sometimes for up to 20-30 seconds.  When it does that, afterwards it will sometimes inpaint something which I hadn't even selected, as though it's created it's own random selection.

I'm also having this issue. 
Windows 11 Version 10.0.26100 Build 26100
32 GB RAM
Nvidia Geforce RTX 2060
GeForce Game Ready Driver 576.52
(I never got these freezes before even when using Game Ready Drivers)
I've disabled Hardware acceleration and limited RAM usage.
I really love these programs and I'm super happy with them when they work, though this freezing issue has been slowly putting me off using the suite since I need to get work done quickly and effectively. 
This has been happening nonstop, at random. It mostly happens when exporting files, though while using the brush tool, applying effects, and seemingly just anything will cause it to happen in Affinity Photo 2. No log files generated. 
I really hope that Serif listens to these concerns and addresses them with a fix. As someone who believes in these products and wants to see them be the best they can be, this has been difficult to handle and has me questioning if I should continue using them and investing in any future products. 
 

Hello   Affinity Photo 2.6.3.3322 Windows 11 24H2 Hardware acceleration (in Preferences > Performance) is ON.   For several months now, my PC has been crashing when I use A. P. I have a total freeze of this last, in particular when I carry out a very fast scrolling (zoom) of my picture. This is not the only case of Freeze, but it is by far the most "reproducible". Please take my request into account, as soon as possible, as this is becoming a real nuisance. Thank you very much. Have a nice day.

Although the topic is quiet old the issues mentioned still seem to exist!
After doing a fresh installation of Windows 11, I also had do reinstall the Affinity V2 apps (using the MS Store versions). Since then not only Photo, Designer and Publisher start getting slow as soon as I want to create a project or if I want to open/import an image file in one of the applications, but also my entire PC and I have to force close the application to get everything running normal again.
Unfortunately, unchecking OpenCL Compute Acceleration under Preferences > Performance didn't fix the issue.
I vaguely remember having this problem once before when I first installed the V2 suite and back then I was able to solve it somehow, but unfortunately I can't remember how anymore.
Anyway, this shouldn't happen!
 
Windows 11 24H2
AMD Ryzen 5800x
32GB Ram
RTX 3090

When attempting to export a photo as a jpg or tiff file from my PC the whole screen locksup and requires a switch off at the main switch. The image does not appear in the thumbnail screen. It does not seem to matter how extensive the editing that has taken place, whether a simple change or extensive layer work. Saving an afphoto file first does not make any difference.
I had Affinity Designer installed at an earlier version which I have removed.
I have uninstalled application and downloaded new version and installed that with no change to the situation.
I had problem with version 2.6.2, but not so serious.
operating system Windows 11 Home  build 26100.4061 installed 05/‎12/‎2024 No hardware acceleration  When trying to export a file that has been edited as a jpg the PC locks up, the curser freezes and no keyboard or mouse operation will change make any difference. The only posible action is to switch off the PC at the starter button. As I can't save any edits this makes the use of Affinity Photo a complete waste of time.  It is not posible to take any Screenshots as nothing responds. No unusual hardware  I had a similar problem with the previous version, but it only occured occasionally. Now it happens every time. Since the problem started I have replaced the internal data drive to no effect.

The program froze 4 times while I was working and I couldn't do anything. The only thing I could do was press the restart button on the computer.

I have had issues since January and I know others have had issues longer.
I did have an Affinity person interested in looking into the issue at one point they have since disappeared and don't reply to my messages.
Luckily from my perspective I only really use affinity in anger towards the end of the year but we are already 5 months down the line and still have issues so I am not as confident of a quick fix as I was at the beginning.
Affinity need to lookin into this and agree it is an issue with their software or identify the problem if it is not theirs and work with the other parties to solve the issue.
I am seriously looking at other software to fill the gap.
 
 
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I recommend updating graphics cards and system drivers after upgrading to 24H2 if you have not already done so.

Happy New Year @Struguzzi and thanks for the cake, it was love at first bite.
 

"O wind, if Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?"  

 

Nope! It's the Donald Trump double.

 

Eastern Bluebird Illustration, done in Designer v.2.5.5 and Pixel Persona.
I often pick illustration projects that are over my head, which forces me to learn new things. This was definitely one of them. I'm not totally satisfied, but it actually came out better than I thought it would when I first started it. I need to find a better way of approaching these projects—my approach is too halter-skelter. It took me a LONG time because more than half my time was spent learning, trying to develop brushes (mostly new to me), etc. This was the first time I used a Wacom tablet for some of it, and that in itself was a whole new learning experience. 

Create cool filters like you see on Instagram and TikTok using gradient maps! This simple tool can add a “Wow” factor to your photography and art. In this video, we’ll look at spicing up your photos with cool filter effects and even see how to transfer styles from one photo to another.
 

James:
Ive always enjoyed the Affinity Photo Video Tutorials. You do a much better job than A@0&3! When you brought out V2 I updated. Yes, you've added some valuable shortcuts and streamlined tool layout.
For around 5 years your customers have been begging for a DAM product. I was sooooo hoping AP V2 would at least bridge some of that gap. I often shoot in my  studio using the same backdrop, same exposure and same studio light set up. Prior to moving the AP, I would make adjustments across a group of raw image files using something like Bridge. Adjustments like exposure, file info (metadata edits, copyright notice, etc) saturation, white balance and the like. I still don't see anyway to perform these initial camera raw edits to multiple files at once in AP V2.
I've explored the File/New Batch Job tool. Although it allows for the use of Macros, who wants to write a custom macro overtime editing a group of Raw files? What am I missing? Sure appreciate your insights.

Try this
Select the first path name you want to delete
Hit the "Tab" key and the button "Add" should get highlighted
Tab again and the button "Remove/Delete" should be highlighted (but you won't see it, because it is off screen)
Hit the "Enter" key to delete that path
 

Hi @JayR,
Thanks for your report!
I can confirm I've been able to replicate this issue here and I will be logging this with our developers now - for any other users experiencing this in the meantime you can either use the above suggestion from Carl, or you can use the left/right arrow keys to scroll this dialog screen, allowing the Remove icon to be shown:

I hope this helps

Attached is a PDF explaining how the key tonal correction tools in Affinity Photo work. I previously had some confusion about exactly what each tool or adjustment did, both in the Photo and Develop Personas of Affinity Photo. My searches made it clear I wasn't alone. For example, what is the difference between Exposure and Brightness in the Develop Persona? I've answered that question and more in the attached PDF.
I spent a full day playing with the main tonal correction tools in the Photo and Develop personas of Photo v 2.0.4. I now understand what each tool does. More importantly, I know which tools I plan to use in each persona and why. This exercise cleared up a lot of confusion for me, so I thought I'd write up my findings and share it. I hope it is clear and helpful. 
Happy editing! 
Tonal Controls in AP.pdf

Overtones Harmonic Color Grading
Color grading is an art, and it is one that I confess I have not mastered. Nevertheless, it remains inspirational. I have a collection of LUT’s that I occasionally use, but these are “one trick ponies” – you either like the effect or not, but you can’t change them (other than by adding adjustments after the fact).
I took some inspiration from a video about a Photoshop panel called “Infinite Color.” Specifically, there is a portion of this panel that allows the user to color grade photos based on a variety of color harmonies. While the availability of plug-ins and panels is on many a wish list for Affinity Photo, I am submitting these macros which attempt to accomplish something similar.
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I am including a set of macros for color grading images. Each macro is based on a specific color harmony, and they include (i) Complimentary; (ii) Split Complementary; (iii) Triadic; (iv) Square; (v) Tetradic; (vi) Analogous; and (vii) Monochromatic. The chart below should explain the color wheel angles used for each of these harmonies.

The macros are attached as a Macro Category, and can be imported into the Library panel. (Do not try to import them into the Macro panel; this will fail.) The macros were created in Affinity Photo version 1, so you should be able to import them into either version 1 or version 2 of the application. They can also be imported into either version of the iPad app, although in my testing they are still a bit glitchy on the iPad.
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To use the macros, click on the macro that corresponds to the desired color harmony. You will be presented with a number of choices, which can tailor the result as desired. Change the hue by setting the desired angle (using 0 as red on a standard color wheel). You can change the Saturation, Luminance, and overall Strength of the effect within the same dialog box. Click “Apply” when you’ve reached a result you like.
There are two additional macros in the category. “Delete Existing” will look for a group named “Overtones Color Grade” and will delete the group. You should be aware that each of the macros has a “Delete” function among its first steps; if you have tried one color harmony and want to replace it with a different one, you can simply click on the macro for the new harmony and the original color grade will be removed.
“Rename Existing” will also look for a group named “Overtones Color Grade” but will rename it to “Color Grading.” This latter choice allows you to stack multiple harmonic color grades, if you desire.
Shown below is an example. The photo on the left was treated with an Analogous color grade, using the settings shown. The Original and Color Graded versions are noted.

I’ve attached a small PDF file that explains the macros in more detail, and includes images of how they are best used. Keep this as a reference, if you like.
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As with all of the macros I have submitted over the years, please remember that I am one person with one computer (and one iPad). This allows me to test on a limited number of images. There is no way to have foreseen all possible scenarios. I believe (but obviously cannot guarantee) that you will be happy with the results.
If you like the macros, please keep them and enjoy them. They are yours to use freely. What I ask in return is simply this: leave a comment below, letting me know if you’re using the macros and (hopefully) that you’re enjoying them. Remember that we users benefit from each other’s knowledge. Never forget to “pay it forward” and contribute to the forum in whatever ways you can.
Have a wonderful 2023. Stay healthy, contented, and fulfilled.
 
Round Two…
The original Zip file that was attached to this post did not actually contain the macros! Oops. I've deleted that zip file and attached the .afmacros file and the pdf as two separate downloads. Hopefully, everything works as it should. (Thanks, @Twolane for letting me know that things got upside-down and backward!)
 
Overtones Harmonic Color Grading.afmacros How to Use Overtones Harmonic Color Grading.pdf

Starting from this video, I made two macro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdxXq0aaaXQ
In order to import them, open Affinity Photo, open Macro tab (enable it if nedeed), then click Import Macro icon (marked with 1 in below pic), after that, click on Add to Library icon (marked with 2), choose where you want to save it, change the name (if you want).
Then test it, by applying it to a picture, open the procedural text, adjust the variables, opacity and blend mode.

HDR-1.afmacro HDR-2.afmacro

Here are a few Paper Effects as vector assets (...since some new forum user recently asked me for such things).

The assets file:

paper-effects.afassets A paper effects samples file:
paper-effect-samples.afdesign  
And two curled paper sample files:

 
curled_paper_template.afdesign curled_paper_sample.afdesign  
As mostly all freely reusable, have a nice time!

I have restarted Affinity2. In Windows Display Scaling value 100%. All plugins are in the default folder listed in the dialog. Preferences box stays too narrow.

Weary with Covid and not going about, so the studio's the answer....artistically speaking.
 
Paul Warner FRPS

Just having a little more fun today to make an example how a lot of math can be squeezed into a simple LUT:

So what is the math I mentioned?
Well, first we take the red, green, and blue values of each pixel. We then convert them from the RGB color space to the YCC color space using the current Rec. 2020 method for that (YCC was originally created for color TV, so they could transfer the old monochrome signal Y to those who only had a B&W TV set, while adding the two C channels that can be used to convert that B&W signal to color). After that conversion, we rotate the C and C (generally called chroma) by the angle of 17 degrees. We then interpolate the result with an unrotated chroma, so we effectively end up with only 11% of the 17 degrees (in other words, the chroma is now rotated by about 1.78 degrees). After that we multiply the chroma by 0.7231, which cuts down the saturation to 72.31% of its original. We then stretch the Y channel to the span from the black of -0.05 (instead of the original 0) to the white of 1.1 (instead of the original 1). This increases the contrast by 15% and the brightness by 10%. Then we convert everything back from the Rec 2020 YCC color model to the RGB color model.
And instead of doing all that math for every single pixel, we now have a simple LUT which is much easier to apply to each pixel than all that complicated math.
ChromaFun.cube

And just for the heck of it, I have just tried what an amber-style LUT might do. Just look at it in a text editor to see its simplicity. Here is the result:

Amber.cube