Fhù Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Hi, I had a PC and i recently switched to a desktop computer but i can't switch the key from Affinty on my PC to my dsktop computer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt.farrell Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums. If both computers are running Windows or both are running MacOS then your Serif Affinity Store product key should work on both of them. But you can't switch do a different OS, as the Windows and Mac versions require their own licenses. If they're both the same OS, then what happens when you try to validate the installation on the new machine? Quote -- Walt Designer, Photo, and Publisher V1 and V2 at latest retail and beta releases PC: Desktop: Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 64GB memory, AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core @ 3.00 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Laptop: Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 32GB memory, Intel Core i7-10750H @ 2.60GHz, Intel UHD Graphics Comet Lake GT2 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. iPad: iPad Pro M1, 12.9": iPadOS 17.4.1, Apple Pencil 2, Magic Keyboard Mac: 2023 M2 MacBook Air 15", 16GB memory, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger O'Doherty Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I am transferring to another computer. I have transferred Designer and Publisher but my account doesn't show my Photo purchase though I have it on the computer I am moving from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted March 11, 2020 Staff Share Posted March 11, 2020 Hi Roger O'Doherty, Welcome to Affinity Forums What OS are you using? macOS or Windows? I'm assuming you have bought Affinity Designer and Publisher from the Affinity Store (the account you are referring to). From where did you bought Affinity Photo? If you bought it through the Mac App Store or Microsoft Store (depending if you are using macOS or Windows) then you have to install it though one of those store apps on your new computer, signed-in with the same credentials/ID used to buy the app originally. The Microsoft Store, Mac App Store and Affinity Store are all independent and managed by different entities so you have to download/install the apps from the same place you originally bought them from. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I was just looking for the same information, hoping to share the PC version on my home Mac during lockdown. Quote iMac 21" / iMac 27" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt.farrell Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 17 minutes ago, mrtn said: I was just looking for the same information, hoping to share the PC version on my home Mac during lockdown. You can't do that, but Serif is offering a 90-day free trial right now that you could use on your Mac. And a 50% discount if you want to buy that second copy. mrtn 1 Quote -- Walt Designer, Photo, and Publisher V1 and V2 at latest retail and beta releases PC: Desktop: Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 64GB memory, AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core @ 3.00 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Laptop: Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 32GB memory, Intel Core i7-10750H @ 2.60GHz, Intel UHD Graphics Comet Lake GT2 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. iPad: iPad Pro M1, 12.9": iPadOS 17.4.1, Apple Pencil 2, Magic Keyboard Mac: 2023 M2 MacBook Air 15", 16GB memory, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoITpro Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Just want to confirm that a single Windows license will work simultaneously on my Windows laptop & Windows desktop? Edited March 23, 2020 by TorontoITpro to clarify it's a question mrtn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmrecs01 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 @TorontoITpro Welcome to the Affinity forums. I'm not sure whether you are asking a question, or confirming that you can use the Affinity apps on more than one computer which have the same operating system? Assuming it's a question, then yes, use on multiple computers running the same OS and all of which you control is certainly the case. HTH Jeff TorontoITpro and mrtn 1 1 Quote Win 10 Pro, i7 6700K, 32Gb RAM, NVidia GTX1660 Ti and Intel HD530 Graphics Long-time user of Serif products, chiefly PagePlus and PhotoPlus, but also WebPlus, CraftArtistProfessional and DrawPlus. Delighted to be using Affinity Designer, Photo, and now Publisher, version 1 and now version 2. iPad Pro (12.9") (iOS 17.4) running Affinity Photo and Designer version 1 and all three version 2 apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoITpro Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, emmrecs01 said: @TorontoITpro Welcome to the Affinity forums. I'm not sure whether you are asking a question, or confirming that you can use the Affinity apps on more than one computer which have the same operating system? Assuming it's a question, then yes, use on multiple computers running the same OS and all of which you control is certainly the case. HTH Jeff Sorry, it was indeed a question. Thanks for the answer. WOW. It's an incredible value, especially with the 50% off. I've been hearing Youtubers talk about Affinity, but didn't look into it. Now that I have, boy am I glad. What I pay monthly to Adobe covers a perpetual license for the 2 products I regularly use. emmrecs01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmrecs01 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, TorontoITpro said: WOW. It's an incredible value, especially with the 50% off It certainly is!! Quote Win 10 Pro, i7 6700K, 32Gb RAM, NVidia GTX1660 Ti and Intel HD530 Graphics Long-time user of Serif products, chiefly PagePlus and PhotoPlus, but also WebPlus, CraftArtistProfessional and DrawPlus. Delighted to be using Affinity Designer, Photo, and now Publisher, version 1 and now version 2. iPad Pro (12.9") (iOS 17.4) running Affinity Photo and Designer version 1 and all three version 2 apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I just downloaded the trial for Affinity Photo but I'd prefer to use it on a different computer, also a Mac. Is there a way to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I am asking if I can use the TRIAL Affinity Photo on a second Mac and, if so, how do I do that? It was just a link and when I click on it now my only option is to purchase the program. I'm still trying to see if it will work for me so I want to use my full trial, only on a different computer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 12 hours ago, nkatano said: I am asking if I can use the TRIAL Affinity Photo on a second Mac and, if so, how do I do that? It was just a link and when I click on it now my only option is to purchase the program. I'm still trying to see if it will work for me so I want to use my full trial, only on a different computer. Thank you. Use another e-mail address. Quote iMac 21" / iMac 27" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I wonder how to get an answer to my specific question.... ? I am asking if I can use the TRIAL Affinity Photo on a second Mac and, if so, how do I do that? It was just a link and when I click on it now my only option is to purchase the program. I'm still trying to see if it will work for me so I want to use my full trial, only on a different computer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 hour ago, nkatano said: now my only option is to purchase the program If that’s really your only option now, you may find it helpful to know that all purchases through the Affinity Store are covered by a 14-day money back guarantee. https://store.serif.com/help/#returns Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt.farrell Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 hours ago, nkatano said: I wonder how to get an answer to my specific question.... ? I am asking if I can use the TRIAL Affinity Photo on a second Mac and, if so, how do I do that? It was just a link and when I click on it now my only option is to purchase the program. I'm still trying to see if it will work for me so I want to use my full trial, only on a different computer. Thank you. Someone gave you one answer: request a new trial using a different email address. Another would be to copy the installer file from your first computer to the second one. Quote -- Walt Designer, Photo, and Publisher V1 and V2 at latest retail and beta releases PC: Desktop: Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 64GB memory, AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core @ 3.00 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Laptop: Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 32GB memory, Intel Core i7-10750H @ 2.60GHz, Intel UHD Graphics Comet Lake GT2 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. iPad: iPad Pro M1, 12.9": iPadOS 17.4.1, Apple Pencil 2, Magic Keyboard Mac: 2023 M2 MacBook Air 15", 16GB memory, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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