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Since a few peoples were interested in a "guide" to get Affinity v2 working on Linux here it is, Before asking for help or sending logs here try and troubleshoot issues yourself with WineHQ's documentation : https://wiki.winehq.org/Wine_User's_Guide https://wiki.winehq.org/Building_Wine Before anything else I'd like to state that this does NOT deliver a stable nor 1:1 experience to what Windows10/11 will give you but i believe it to be an important step for Serif to witness Affinity's potential on the Linux ecosystem. And that yes peoples like us, going to this hacky extent to get your products working on our OS of choice is meaningful so please consider your marketing impact if a native version were to exist. An other note to Serif, Affinity's devs and managers :

Hi all, Currently making the transition to Linux (Zorin OS) and Affinity Photo is really the only thing that's keeping me from leaving Windows entirely. I tried VirtualBox and Bottles, but had difficulty getting Affinity Photo to run in both instances. Anyone have an easy solution? Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Linux is more popular on the desktop than macOS now - https://netmarketshare.com/ -> Desktop Trend (6.91%). NetMarketShare is a company which is sponsored by Microsoft, so I believe that their data is reliable enough. Taking statistics into account, what would be your response about Linux version of Affinity Photo and Designer?

I am writing to request an update on the potential release of a Linux port of the Affinity Suite. I understand that in the past, the small user base for Linux compared to macOS and Windows was a concern. However, I would like to bring to your attention that the number of Linux users has significantly increased since the forum posts discussing this issue in 2016-2018. This survey conducted by Stack Overflow, demonstrates the increased adoption of Linux by professionals developers. A similar survey show the same increase in VFX studios, and other artistic industries for stability and deployment reasons. Both shows that Linux exceed macOS's user base by a significant amount. I also wanted to mention the availability of Flatpak / Flathub as a solution to the issue of portability and stability across different Linux distributions. In addition, I wanted to address the concern of profitability in the development of a Linux release. While it is not a perfect solution, I have seen that the Affinity Suite primarily uses OpenGL, who have been implemented well on Linux and .NET 4.8 achieve acceptable stability through the use of wine. As a professional photo editor, vector graphics, and page layout software, the Affinity Suite would be a valuable addition to the Linux ecosystem, filling a gap in the market for high-quality professional software on this platform. I hope that you will consider these points in your current position on a Linux release. I respectfully request that Could you provide us with your current stance on a Linux release, taking into account the points mentioned above.

This is a direct question to the devs and/or moderators here that can answer for them. Not a debate topic. What conditions would need to be met for Serif to make a linux version of the affinity suite? How much of a global market share would linux need? If Adobe suddenly decides to make a linux version? A kickstarter campaign to guarantee the funds needed, removing all risk? Would it take Serif themselves becoming financially comfortable enough to be able to experiment and expand? What needs to be done to get a Linux version?

Hi, There's *finally* a way to run Affinity Photo and Designer on Linux and it's pretty easy actually. Steps: 1. Install Bottles (from https://usebottles.com/ or your appstore) 2. From Settings/Runners, install 'Caffe 7.10' 3. Download the custom recipe file (from Kontik from the Bottles Telegram chat) 4. Create a new bottle, click 'Custom' and choose the recipe (AffinityCustomBottleRecipe.yml) 5. Click the 'Run executable' button and choose your downloaded .exe (Download from your Affinity Account) 6. Install it like the Windows version 7. Click the three dots next in the 'Photo' card of the 'Programs' list choose 'Change Launch options' and add the following to 'Command arguments': --no-hw-ui argument There are still glitches and crashes but it's still someting P.S.: Let me know if you'd like a video tutorial AffinityCustomBottleRecipe.yml

I've been trying for quite some time to make Affinity apps run on Linux, without much success. As promissing as all the suggestions I've found were, eventually they all ended up as failures. Then a couple of days ago, for whatever reason, I came up with the idea to simply copy the entire Affinity installation folder from my Windows machine to a CrossOver installation on my Linux Mint machine. Lo and behold, to my absolute surprise, both apps were able to not just start, but also properly activate and run without any issues whatsoever. If anyone is interested, both Designer and Photo are version 1.10.6, running on CrossOver for Linux v23.6, which again runs Wine v8.0.1 in the background along with the preinstalled .NET Framework 4.7.2 inside a CrossOver bottle. My question is simple. Am I allowed to run and use Affinity apps like this? Affinity doesn't install on CrossOver at all because of the cursed .NET Framework 3.5 but apparently it works fine when the Windows installations are just copied inside CrossOver. EDIT: I understand that this section is intended for Windows and MacOS but I really didn't know where else to post my question.

This happens in all three programs: Designer, Photo, and Publisher. I have both Linux Libertine fonts and Linux Libertine G fonts installed. I use the non-G ones (due to some issues I had when copying text from a PDF), but LibreOffice puts the G versions on. So both are installed, and do not interfere with each other. When I have Linux Libertine italic (non-G version) text in a PDF, and import that file in to any of the three programs, the italic text gets garbled. The character spacing is messed up, and the text is not italicized. If I select some of the text that should be italics, then look at the font selector, it says Linux Libertine Initials. If I select the text that should be italics (in Publisher, for example), then change the font to Linux Libertine, the font style box shows as "regular." If I select it to pick from the drop-down list, I see "regular, initials, semi-bold, semi-bold italic, bold, and bold-italic." The "initials" entry is showing where "italic" should be. The Libertine fonts can be downloaded here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxlibertine/ Affinity-Test.pdf Affinity-Test.odt

Imagine posssiblity of using Affnity on Linux. Nobody takes Linux seriously, because you can't do real graphics on it with a real dedicated program (Adobe/Affinity) - Gimp doesn't count. Mac OS and Windows are systems designed for productivity. But that would change if by some miracle the Affinity package was converted to Linux.

I'm using a PC which I built last year for general purpose use including writing and video work (DaVinci Resolve) under Linux. My book manuscript is almost ready for publication and I wanted to try the Affinity suite to prepare it for prepress. I purchased a new copy of Windows 10 and installed it as a dual-boot system, then installed the 30-day trial of the Affinity products. However, I have not been able to get the Affinity programs to operate properly under Windows. They report successful installation, but never go beyond the initial logo screen and eventually Windows tells me, "Affinity Publisher 2 is not responding" and offers me no choice except to continue to wait or to exit the program. This is frustrating because, before purchasing Windows, I successfully installed and ran the Affinity suite on the Linux side in VirtualBox using an unregistered Windows install for evaluation purposes. It was slow but appeared to be fully functional, and I expected it to work much better with a native and activated Windows OS. Instead, it's unusable. I posted this under the Windows Support forum and another user suggested that I try enabling/disabling hardware acceleration. It didn't make a difference; I received the same results either way. I've also tried with both the .msix and .exe installers, using the latter with "Run as Administrator." No help. The other forum user suggested that my AMD graphics card might be causing the incompatibility. Possible, but I'm not going to jettison a graphics card I'm happy with and which runs all the other software I use because of a problem with this one program. I'm not going to be moving forward with my purchase of the Affinity suite at this time (can you blame me?), but I'm still in need of a good .pdf generator for my book manuscript. If you resolve this issue please let me know and I'll reconsider purchase. In the meantime, I'm trying to learn Scribus. My system information (courtesy TechGuy.org): Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.9 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, 64 bit, Build 19045, Installed 20230611161523.000000-300 Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500, AMD64 Family 25 Model 80 Stepping 0, CPU Count: 12 Total Physical RAM: 32 GB Graphics Card: AMD FirePro W5100 (FireGL V) Graphics Adapter Hard Drives: 😄 931 GB (862 GB Free); Motherboard: ASRock A520M Phantom Gaming 4 System: American Megatrends International, LLC., ver ALASKA - 1072009, s/n To Be Filled By O.E.M. Antivirus: Windows Defender, Enabled and Updated

Are there plans for linux? Photoshop IS NOT ON LINUX. and there are millions of linux users and many millions more windows users who want to migrate to linux but don't do it because of the lack of design and photo editing software on that platform. It is URGENT Afinity they release their next versions of all their software for linux, as they already do it for the Mac (linux) I don't think it will be difficult to release a version for LINUX debian / Ubuntu.

@Patrick Connor - Please pin this thread to the top of this subforum. So linux users can find it easily. I created this conversation thread to focus linux issues into one main thread and also community service for linux users and Serif Staff. To help Serif and Linux users together, I am willing to beta best the Affinity Apps on ZorinOS Pro version on a StarLabs Laptop called "StarBook" with max specs for hardware. See the attached pdf file for the exact hardware and OS I will be using. I won't be able to purchase this laptop configuration until very late 2023; closer to December more likely. I noticed in certain Linux threads there was a partial functioning with Affinity V1. My gut instinct tells me the issue has to do with the implementation of the WINE windows emulation software layer for emulating Windows. I chose ZorinOS Pro because from other reviews it has the best implementation of that software layer. For my multimedia purposes, ZorinOS is the most user friendly. Currently, I have my Zorin OS copy running very smoothly in VMWare Player personal license. I ask that other linux OS users strictly avoid going into an OS battle in this thread; I have set my emotions aside and thought of other potential users not familiar with linux Oses and chose ZorinOS strictly on the need to avoid using the command line as little as possible. I have cross-checked other reviews of former MacOS & Windows OS users and have found ZorinOS to be the smoothest functional choice when switching away. My Linux OS and Hardware choice was also in direct consideration for the needs of Serif Software Developers and reduce the "migrane" of too many hardware configurations and OS dependencies. It is much easier for software developers to target a specified hardware configuration and specific OS, hence the Affinity apps were built for Windows and MacOS natively first primarily. Two distinct OSes with known hardware support. I have been trying Linux OSes for the last three years on and off, and yes I did mess inside the command line to attempt getting things working properly, which is not the average user that proactively avoids such tinkering. My recommendation to Serif is to focus on the linux file formats of either ".deb" (Debian) or "flatpak" (App file) as most Linux OS can natively support and install either one; for those based on Debian OS or Ubuntu. Zorin OS is a derivative of Ubuntu and its native software installer can install those two file formats properly without command line intervention. For Serif, here are the relevant file format community guides: https://flatpak.org/ - This community project aims to be the future of application distribution for the linux community. I recommend serif focus on this application installation format, as you can target multiple linux OSes in one convenient installation format. Linux Mint & ZorinOS can handle this format natively in their software installers without the need for command line tinkering. I figured all this out by personally testing and using mainly Linux Mint, Ubuntu (including derivatives), and ZorinOS Pro. Merry Christmas, and hope this help significantly for both Linux Users and Serif Staff. $2.2k | ZorinOS Multimedia Starlabs.pdf

Hello, I have a question about affinity, Why don't you build affinity app for website (like figma) or linux users?

Hello..!! is affinity designer available for linux/void linux, i really hope it is available

Can I use Affinity Designer on Chrome OS or Linux? Actually I want to run it on a Chromebook, and you can very easily install Linux on it..so if Affinity Designer works on any of these OSes, I will be able to use it.

I would like a have an option the choose an installation path. I would like to have a version of all products for Linux. This would be cool

Hi. Will Affinity V2 have a native Linux version? Cheers!

Hello, I just wanted to ask if in the future you could support Linux. I have been supporting Serif since pretty much the beginning. I have grown very tired of the constant Windows update scheme and interface changes. So I am moving to Linux to bring some stability to my life. Unfortunately from what I read on the interweb Affinity isn't supporting Linux. That's a bummer! If you would support Linux I have no problem buying the software for that platform. I do realize there are many who would balk at the Idea of paying for software for Linux. But to me that's silly ...... A workman should be paid for his industry. Thanks for looking at this Mike

Hi, I use Designer on Windows 10, however Windows becomes buggier and worse with each new update, causing issues for me for many reasons. I am a programmer and work a lot with 2D/3D graphics and find Linux to be the best platform for development as it is more stable and give more control of my system. I make extensive use of Designer for textures and sprites as it has some great tools for design. I have not been able to get Designer to work properly with software such as Wine and PlayOnLinux as it results in missing interface elements for logging into my Affinity account. There is currently a lot of interest in Linux since there is a lot of support for games on Linux coming from AAA studios and Corporations with a lot of gamers jumping the Windows ship and switching over to Linux with the help of Valve Proton and DXVK. It would be greatly appreciated if Affinity products could get Linux support and I would gladly help to test and port it over to Linux as the market share grows.

Hallo liebe Community, Auf langer Sicht möchte ich komplett auf open Source für die Arbeit umsteigen. Also Linux mit Libre Office, Libre CAD... Als Architekt möchte ich Auf Affinity jedoch auf keinen fall verzichten. Daher meine frage: Ist eine LinuxVariante geplant? Was wäre nötig? ... Linux ist in den Letzten Jahren mit seinen diversen Distriubutionen eine gute und teilweise bessere Alternative als Windows und MacOs. Als privater Anwender wäre ich bereit etwas mehr als den aktuellen Preis für Affinity zu bezahlen, wenn dadurch Linux Standardmäßig unterstützt würde. Lösungen wie es über auf eine Virtualle Maschine laufen zu lassen kommen nicht in Frage. Als Endnutzer will ich es einfach haben zu installieren, updaten und starten. Ich bin neugierig auf Ihre Antwort und bitte auf Deutsch. Mit freundlcihen Grüßen

Hi, For some reasons when I export pdf with no fonts embedded it does not display characters on windows and font data displayed in Abode Reader on Linux differs. Encoding H and font type CID. On Windows it shorts correctly that it is TTF ANSI. What may be a reason? How to fix it?

hi i'm asking because my main os is ubuntu. thanks!!

I have basicallly two questions. First is there anyway to buy Affinity products in the USA using a prepaid debit card, if so which one? I attempted to purchase through your web site two of your programs yet the debit card refused to make payment due to location outside of the USA. Eventually I figured out a way to purchase two of your programs through the Microsoft Store, problem there is could not find any way to order and pay for a couple of brush packs that were on my order through your web site where my debit card was refused. There are many options to buy prepaid debit card gift cards through VISA, Mastercard, etc. Do any of these debit cards provide the ability to make an international payment, specifically with Affinity? My second question is related to using a LInux operating system. Will Affinity Designer and Publisher work on a Linux operating system installed through the WINE application? Some Windows based programs run efficiently using WINE on Linux operating systems like Fedora and Mint. I have a computer with several different operating systems on it, Fedora Design Suite is specifically a custom designed operating system variant of Fedora Workstation that is tailored towards individuals that use a lot of graphic arts software. Would be nice to have the ability to use Affinity on Fedora with the same computer it is installed using Windows. I doubt there is any way you can install Affinity when purchasing this software through the Microsoft store since the way your programs install there is no file/folder directory created in the Windows Program directory. I may be wrong about this, if so, how could I install Affinity on LInux through WINE if purchased through the Microsoft store? On the other hand that might be possible if purchasing direct from Affinity's web site since your procedure for installing programs does provide an activation product code key? This would lead me to believe that using your web site to buy and install does involve the normal procedure of an operating system installing Affinity by creating a directory with all the files within the Programs directory. With that procedure of creating the installation of programs it is possible to use many Windows programs on a Linux operating system such as Fedora or Mint with the exception of many high priced proprietary software, yet many useful lower priced commercial programs will install on Linux. Is there any way of installing Affinity programs through WINE on a Linux operating system such as Ubuntu, Mint, or Fedora?

The short answer, no The longer answer, kinda The installer will run once you have .Net 4/4.5/4.7 installed in your Wine Prefix (used staging 3.13) and completes without any problems. Its starting it up that gets rough. The windows version of Affinity photo requires the Windows DWM for composition of the application screen and has some custom DLLs that dont seem to happy to hook into the WINE implementation of Windows. The DLLs just straight fail to load at all and while you can get it to attempt to run switching WINE to Windows 8/10 bypassing the Aero not enabled, the application crashes just after opening. I haven't done extensive testing to get it to actually open, but truth be told you likely won't see good results even if you do. It'll likely run very unstable and slow which defeats it's entire purpose. I imagine because WINE doesn't have a complete DX11 implementation, doesn't have Windows DWM, and doesn't have/implement in full/doesn't implement the exact same any number of other necessary Windows parts it's just not going to be enjoyable. I don't know exactly how ingrained in the Windows ecosystem (dlls, etc) the windows version of Affinity Photo is but my guess is more than WINE can deal with at this time. Hope this helps anyone on Linux looking for an answer and saves you from wasting your time trying to get an application going in WINE just to have it run awful. EDIT: some issue could be a combo of it requiring .NET Framework and a 64bit install/Prefix. Wine can be a bit sketchy with .NET in 64bit prefixes and not all functions work running .NET application. Issues could also be arising from the rendering engine not enjoying running in WINE . Ive tried everything i ccan to narrow down exactly what issues are causing the DLLs in the program folder to not load and i have to just chalk it up to "AP needs fully implemented windows"

Does anyone know if Affinity works natively on GNU/Linux (Ubuntu, Debian) If so... Just shut up and take my money!!!!! Thanks for your support