MattP

We've had a query about what is viewed as 'acceptable' content, and what our stance on it is.
 
This topic is one which is typically fairly volatile because everyone is so different and what is acceptable for one person, can be shocking or inflammatory to another. We don't want everyone to feel cautious about what they click, just in case they are faced with something they'd rather not see, but we also don't want to discourage people from sharing the amazing work they've been creating, so... We think the simplest, clearest thing to do is:
 
If you think your image could in any way be described as controversial...
 
- Start a new topic with an appropriate title
- Upload your image to a sharing site (Flickr, Behance, Instagram, etc) - you can even use the 'Share' link in the app's File menu
- Write a proper description of your work in the body of your post and add a text link to the image you have shared
 
 
Now, if people think they'd be offended, they just don't have to click the link and they won't see it at all.
 
Thanks,
Matt

Do not have your language version but in Publisher Studio has been moved to Window

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 for iPad (registered to an Affinity ID account)
App Store: Not Submitted
TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/g1ygf6P7
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 for iPad Customer Beta 2.0.3.1 is now available.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
 
- Trash can added bottom left for quick delete (command controller toggle now moved to burger menu)
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- Clearer drop zone indication for dropping layers inside
- New document and open buttons on Home Screen now expand additional options by default (without needing to swipe down) to make them more easily discoverable
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Split and Reverse missing from Node Tool
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Tweaks to fix some spurious behaviour on interaction with Apple Autocorrect
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Fixed crash on Replace Image
- Fixes for Drag Drop of Stock images
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Command Controller positioning improvements
- Fixes for Display Scale Zoomed
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Status bar layout / clipping fixes
- Document grid fixes
- Context menu fixes
- Fixed assigning shortcuts from a keyboard cover
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Unable to open Guide or Grid settings after dismissing by tapping the canvas
- Localisation updates

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 for iPad (registered to an Affinity ID account)
App Store: Not Submitted
TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/g1ygf6P7
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 for iPad Customer Beta 2.0.3.1 is now available.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
 
- Trash can added bottom left for quick delete (command controller toggle now moved to burger menu)
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- Clearer drop zone indication for dropping layers inside
- New document and open buttons on Home Screen now expand additional options by default (without needing to swipe down) to make them more easily discoverable
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Split and Reverse missing from Node Tool
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Tweaks to fix some spurious behaviour on interaction with Apple Autocorrect
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Fixed crash on Replace Image
- Fixes for Drag Drop of Stock images
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Command Controller positioning improvements
- Fixes for Display Scale Zoomed
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Status bar layout / clipping fixes
- Document grid fixes
- Context menu fixes
- Fixed assigning shortcuts from a keyboard cover
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Unable to open Guide or Grid settings after dismissing by tapping the canvas
- Localisation updates

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 for iPad (registered to an Affinity ID account)
App Store: Not Submitted
TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/g1ygf6P7
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 for iPad Customer Beta 2.0.3.1 is now available.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
 
- Trash can added bottom left for quick delete (command controller toggle now moved to burger menu)
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- Clearer drop zone indication for dropping layers inside
- New document and open buttons on Home Screen now expand additional options by default (without needing to swipe down) to make them more easily discoverable
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Split and Reverse missing from Node Tool
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Tweaks to fix some spurious behaviour on interaction with Apple Autocorrect
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Fixed crash on Replace Image
- Fixes for Drag Drop of Stock images
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Command Controller positioning improvements
- Fixes for Display Scale Zoomed
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Status bar layout / clipping fixes
- Document grid fixes
- Context menu fixes
- Fixed assigning shortcuts from a keyboard cover
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Unable to open Guide or Grid settings after dismissing by tapping the canvas
- Localisation updates

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 for iPad (registered to an Affinity ID account)
App Store: Not Submitted
TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/g1ygf6P7
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 for iPad Customer Beta 2.0.3.1 is now available.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
 
- Trash can added bottom left for quick delete (command controller toggle now moved to burger menu)
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- Clearer drop zone indication for dropping layers inside
- New document and open buttons on Home Screen now expand additional options by default (without needing to swipe down) to make them more easily discoverable
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Split and Reverse missing from Node Tool
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Tweaks to fix some spurious behaviour on interaction with Apple Autocorrect
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Fixed crash on Replace Image
- Fixes for Drag Drop of Stock images
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Command Controller positioning improvements
- Fixes for Display Scale Zoomed
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Status bar layout / clipping fixes
- Document grid fixes
- Context menu fixes
- Fixed assigning shortcuts from a keyboard cover
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Unable to open Guide or Grid settings after dismissing by tapping the canvas
- Localisation updates

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 for iPad (registered to an Affinity ID account)
App Store: Not Submitted
TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/g1ygf6P7
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 for iPad Customer Beta 2.0.3.1 is now available.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
 
- Trash can added bottom left for quick delete (command controller toggle now moved to burger menu)
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- Clearer drop zone indication for dropping layers inside
- New document and open buttons on Home Screen now expand additional options by default (without needing to swipe down) to make them more easily discoverable
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Split and Reverse missing from Node Tool
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Tweaks to fix some spurious behaviour on interaction with Apple Autocorrect
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Fixed crash on Replace Image
- Fixes for Drag Drop of Stock images
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Command Controller positioning improvements
- Fixes for Display Scale Zoomed
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Status bar layout / clipping fixes
- Document grid fixes
- Context menu fixes
- Fixed assigning shortcuts from a keyboard cover
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Unable to open Guide or Grid settings after dismissing by tapping the canvas
- Localisation updates

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 (registered to an Affinity ID account)
Mac App Store: Not Submitted
Download: Here
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 Customer Beta 2.0.3.3 is now available from the link above.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
- New Document: Custom Document Preset order is not retained between app sessions
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area, plus you can now hold Alt to delete areas while still in Add mode - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- DWG Import scaling improvements
- Current DPI of selected layer does not show in V2
- Using the Select object/ transparency object selects all objects
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fix for disappearing rulers
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Ensure global colour edits update live
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Localisation updates
 
To be notified about all future Mac beta updates, please follow this notification thread 

Status: Beta
Purpose: Fixes and updates
Requirements: Licensed Affinity Designer 2 for iPad (registered to an Affinity ID account)
App Store: Not Submitted
TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/g1ygf6P7
 
We are pleased to announce that the first Affinity Designer 2 for iPad Customer Beta 2.0.3.1 is now available.
This beta is an update to the 2.0.0 version recently released to all customers and will form the basis of our first patch. We recommend that you use this beta in preference to the release version if you are affected by any of the issues listed below.
If this is your first time using a customer beta of an Affinity app, it’s worth noting that the beta will install as a separate app - alongside your store version. They will not interfere with each other at all and you can continue to use the store version for critical work without worry.
 
 
- Trash can added bottom left for quick delete (command controller toggle now moved to burger menu)
- Shape Builder Tool now has an additional option to delete open curves that were inside a newly created area - more to come...
- Warp Group editing now supports the Shift modifier to lock node edits to an 8-axis grid. Also can be used with off-curve nodes to maintain their angle while dragging them
- Clearer drop zone indication for dropping layers inside
- New document and open buttons on Home Screen now expand additional options by default (without needing to swipe down) to make them more easily discoverable
- New clearer icons for stroke properties (cap, join, align)
- Fixed spurious future version error under certain circumstances
- Update for HEIF importer
- Export Panel UI fixes
- Pen tool tweaks and fixes
- Split and Reverse missing from Node Tool
- Gradients on text strokes don't render unless the fill also has a gradient
- Tweaks to fix some spurious behaviour on interaction with Apple Autocorrect
- Fixed hang that could occur composing vertical centre aligned text
- OpenType handling does not respect lookup flags such as IgnoreMarks
- Resource Manager updates
- Fixed various issues involving handling of placed document files
- Fixed crash on Replace Image
- Fixes for Drag Drop of Stock images
- Placed documents with bleed can fail to render the bleed correctly
- Command Controller positioning improvements
- Fixes for Display Scale Zoomed
- Many and various Layers Panel updates and fixes
- Status bar layout / clipping fixes
- Document grid fixes
- Context menu fixes
- Fixed assigning shortcuts from a keyboard cover
- Select Same Name should only select objects with user supplied names
- Unable to open Guide or Grid settings after dismissing by tapping the canvas
- Localisation updates

Yep, indeed... I agree with MattP's sentiment.  You're one of the best (the best in vectors, imo) around here.

Well, I for one will be sad to see you go...

Well, I for one will be sad to see you go...

We've had a query about what is viewed as 'acceptable' content, and what our stance on it is.
 
This topic is one which is typically fairly volatile because everyone is so different and what is acceptable for one person, can be shocking or inflammatory to another. We don't want everyone to feel cautious about what they click, just in case they are faced with something they'd rather not see, but we also don't want to discourage people from sharing the amazing work they've been creating, so... We think the simplest, clearest thing to do is:
 
If you think your image could in any way be described as controversial...
 
- Start a new topic with an appropriate title
- Upload your image to a sharing site (Flickr, Behance, Instagram, etc) - you can even use the 'Share' link in the app's File menu
- Write a proper description of your work in the body of your post and add a text link to the image you have shared
 
 
Now, if people think they'd be offended, they just don't have to click the link and they won't see it at all.
 
Thanks,
Matt

Plus, I figure that it's actually a way to get people to visit the artist's Behance/FlickR/Instagram page and maybe take a look around and see what else they like! :)

Came here looking for upgrade pricing but honestly I was thinking as I did so "$99 for the whole shebang? How much better can they DO?" The cost-benefit ratio for Affinity is already so high. I'm not surprised there's no "special" upgrade price. The launch offer is fine.
Just wanted to say that the option of buying vs. subscribing is huge and I'm so glad Affinity hasn't gone to a subscription model. It's a major benefit as far as I'm concerned to be able to use what you paid for without having to continue to pay for it.
So if the cost of that is the inevitable inequity between recent buyers and distant past buyers, I personally think that's a small price to pay. I bought all the Affinity apps a few years ago, bought Publisher for my wife earlier this year. Both purchases have been equally valuable for us. New versions mean you pay for upgrades, whatever time it is, or you stay with the version you have if you don't see enough benefit to warrant the new expense, which with Serif is at least an available option. Either way, once you've decided the software is valuable and purchased it, the expense is a sunk cost. I don't see why what other people paid even comes into it.

Great: so, now a free gift has been mentioned, I suppose we’ll have endless complaints about it not being good enough, or (depending how it works) some people not getting better free gifts than others!