Free overlays from WinStore?

[kakmonster]

Hi,

If I buy Affinity Photo from Windows Store, will I get these overlays for free as well? Or is it just if I buy it straight from the website?

[Komatös]

Hi, @kakmonster and welcome to the forums.

Yes, but since you also need an account for the Serif Affinity Store, I would recommend that you purchase the programmes directly from the Serif Store. Another advantage over the Microsoft Store: If a version doesn't work with Windows like the previous version, you can always downgrade. This is not possible with the Microsoft or Apple Store versions. And in the Serif Affinity Store you have a 14-day money-back guarantee after purchase, should you not like a programme after all.

[iconoclast]

I recommend to purchase from the Serif Store too, because it has some advantages, respectively to buy on the MS Store has some disadvantages. The MS version  doesn't come with an installer, it will be directly installed from the web and it will be hidden on your computer in a sandbox. Good for lazy people at first, but annoying if you want to have full control over your apps. That sometimes causes confusion and problems. E.g. with Plugins. I purchased two of my Affinity Apps on the MS Store, and I will not do it again.

[SFurniss]

@kakmonster

When you buy from Apple/Microsoft the bonus contact is provided once you register with us. Here's an article talking you through the registration process.

 

https://affinity.help/photo/English.lproj/index.html?page=pages/GetStarted/registerAndSync.html?title=App%20registration%20and%20content%20syncing  

[kakmonster]

On 5/22/2022 at 8:05 AM, Komatös said:

Hi, @kakmonster and welcome to the forums.

Yes, but since you also need an account for the Serif Affinity Store, I would recommend that you purchase the programmes directly from the Serif Store. Another advantage over the Microsoft Store: If a version doesn't work with Windows like the previous version, you can always downgrade. This is not possible with the Microsoft or Apple Store versions. And in the Serif Affinity Store you have a 14-day money-back guarantee after purchase, should you not like a programme after all.

Thank you, will consider this! 

On 5/22/2022 at 8:22 AM, iconoclast said:

I recommend to purchase from the Serif Store too, because it has some advantages, respectively to buy on the MS Store has some disadvantages. The MS version  doesn't come with an installer, it will be directly installed from the web and it will be hidden on your computer in a sandbox. Good for lazy people at first, but annoying if you want to have full control over your apps. That sometimes causes confusion and problems. E.g. with Plugins. I purchased two of my Affinity Apps on the MS Store, and I will not do it again.

Thank you, will consider this! 

6 hours ago, SFurniss said:

@kakmonster

When you buy from Apple/Microsoft the bonus contact is provided once you register with us. Here's an article talking you through the registration process.

 

https://affinity.help/photo/English.lproj/index.html?page=pages/GetStarted/registerAndSync.html?title=App%20registration%20and%20content%20syncing  

Thanks for clearing this!