Which program for large format banners?

[Tiggia]

For medium/larger format banners, (2m x 4m) would I be best using Affinity Publisher or Designer please? 

 

Thanks

Alison

[Pšenda]

I don't think the "size" of the output will determine the type of application - the Affinity Suite applications are equivalent in this.
It depends far more on the nature of the banner - are there photos that need to be edited beforehand? are there a graphic that needs to be drawn before? are there text that needs to be edited and formatted beforehand?

[Tiggia]

Thank you for your reply

I already have all the graphics sorted, the program I currently use just won't let me create a canvas that large for me to import all the individual elements on to it. If that makes sense? 

[NotMyFault]

Designer would be the natural choice for single paged documents, Publisher for multiple page documents like books or photo albums.

There is a hard limits on document size of 256000 x 256000 pixel, otherwise you can’t  export.

If you don’t go crazy with DPI Affinity apps can handle large files.

 

[Tiggia]

That's super helpful, thank you.

[Pšenda]

39 minutes ago, Tiggia said:

I already have all the graphics sorted, the program I currently use just won't let me create a canvas that large for me to import all the individual elements on to it.

It is possible to use a 10-day trial version for each of the ASuite applications, so you can test which of the applications will suit you best for a given task.

[Tiggia]

Thank you. I've just downloaded the trial Designer. To be fair, they are so reasonably priced maybe I should just buy both anyway!

[Pšenda]

6 minutes ago, Tiggia said:

To be fair, they are so reasonably priced maybe I should just buy both anyway!

You should not forget APhoto :-) If you are editing photos, you will certainly appreciate it.

[Alfred]

1 minute ago, Tiggia said:

Thank you. I've just downloaded the trial Designer. To be fair, they are so reasonably priced maybe I should just buy both anyway!

You might as well make use of the trial period! If you decide to try Publisher, too, please bear in mind that (thanks to the shared file format) you’ll be able to open and edit files saved from Designer. It’s also worth noting that purchases from the Affinity Store are covered by a 14-day money back guarantee; you may be able to get a refund from the Mac App Store or the Microsoft Store, but probably not as painlessly.

https://store.serif.com/help/#returns
 

49 minutes ago, NotMyFault said:

If you don’t go crazy with DPI Affinity apps can handle large files.

Nobody needs to view a 4m by 2m banner from terribly close up, so 150 dpi will be more than adequate. That will keep the pixel dimensions easily manageable.

[Catfish Creative]

On 4/4/2022 at 1:48 PM, Tiggia said:

Thank you. I've just downloaded the trial Designer. To be fair, they are so reasonably priced maybe I should just buy both anyway!

I bought all three a year or so ago, and just moved on from Adobe's crazy subscription model. Have not regretted it at all.