Publisher on a MacBook Pro Monterey (M1)

[Alexandre27]

Hello

I am interested in buying Affinity Publisher 2 with the special price before the August 15, but I read that my computer needs Catalina. My macBook Pro (M1) is on Monterey and I dont want to upgrade for various reasons. Can someone using it on a mac with Monterey (M1) confirm Publisher 2 works fine still ?

 

Thanks

Alex

[Hangman]

Hi @Alexandre27 and welcome to the forums,

Monterey (macOS 12) is a more recent version of macOS than Catalina (macOS 10) and is supported so Publisher 2 should work fine. I used Publisher 2 with Monterey without issue until recently before upgrading to Sonoma...

Supported Operating Systems

https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/publisher/full-feature-list/

[Alexandre27]

11 minutes ago, Hangman said:

Hi @Alexandre27 and welcome to the forums,

Monterey (macOS 12) is a more recent version of macOS than Catalina (macOS 10) and is supported so Publisher 2 should work fine. I used Publisher 2 with Monterey without issue until recently before upgrading to Sonoma...

Supported Operating Systems

https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/publisher/full-feature-list/

Thanks for those words. I mixed Catalina and Sonoma… You mean that you finally had problem using the software with Monterey, or is it when you moved to Sonoma that the issue appeared?

[Hangman]

Just now, Alexandre27 said:

Thanks for those words. I mixed Catalina and Sonoma… You mean that you finally had problem using the software with Monterey, or is it when you moved to Sonoma that the issue appeared?

The exact opposite... I've had no problems using Publisher 2 with either Monterey or Sonoma, both are fully supported...

[Alexandre27]

Oh ok. I misunderstood the meaning of your “until recently “

[Hangman]

Just now, Alexandre27 said:

Oh ok. I misunderstood the meaning of your “until recently “

Apologies, I could have worded that a lot better...

To clarify, I was running Publisher 2 on an Intel Mac with Monterey with no problems. My laptop died so I replaced it with an M3 laptop running Sonoma and am now happily running Publisher 2 with Sonoma...

I've had no issues with either...

[Alexandre27]

Just now, Hangman said:

Apologies, I could have worded that a lot better...

To clarify, I was running Publisher 2 on an Intel Mac with Monterey with no problems. My laptop died so I replaced it with an M3 laptop running Sonoma and am now happily running Publisher 2 with Sonoma...

I've had no issues with either...

My Monterey is not on an Intel Mac but a M1. Anyway I don't think it will make a big difference. Well, I hope

[Hangman]

1 minute ago, Alexandre27 said:

My Monterey is not on an Intel Mac but a M1. Anyway I don't think it will make a big difference. Well, I hope

You could download the trial version and quickly test it before purchasing as you still have a couple of days before the 50% discount offer expires...

[Alexandre27]

Just now, Hangman said:

You could download the trial version and quickly test it before purchasing as you still have a couple of days before the 50% discount offer expires...

Yes but it is mentioned somewhere on the site that you cannot test, then benefit from the special discount.

[Hangman]

14 minutes ago, Alexandre27 said:

Yes but it is mentioned somewhere on the site that you cannot test, then benefit from the special discount.

I'm pretty sure that is not correct... You should be able to download the trial, test for 6 months and purchase at any point if you feel it is for you, there are, as far as I know, no restrictions...

Do you have a link to where you believe the website says that you cannot test, then benefit from the special discount?

[Alexandre27]

Just now, Hangman said:

I'm pretty sure that is not correct... You should be able to download the trial, test for 6 months and purchase at any point if you feel it is for you, there are, as far as I know, no restrictions...

Do you have a link to where you believe the website says that you cannot test, then benefit from the special discount?

I tried to locate it again but didn't succeed. Maybe I dreamed it. But anyway, your experience, and the fact that M1 is listed in the specifications on the site for publisher 2 (as well as Monterey) gives me confidence to buy it today. Thanks again for your help.

[carl123]

4 minutes ago, Alexandre27 said:

gives me confidence to buy it today

Even if you purchase it, you can still return it for a full refund within 14 days, no reason needed

 

[Hangman]

Just now, Alexandre27 said:

Thanks again for your help.

That's no problem at all...

If you have any questions about anything there are always people in the forums who are happy to help so just ask away and good luck, I hope you enjoy using Publisher.

I'm in no way affiliated with Serif but just in case you're not aware, if you want to use the Designer and Photo Personas within Publisher you would need to own both Designer and Photo as well so you may (or may not) want to consider the Universal licence which gives you access to all three apps which you can install and run on Mac, Windows and iPad and is an excellent deal price wise at the moment...

Just a thought as having all three apps gives you a lot of flexibility but it all depends on your requirements...

[wonderings]

You definitely do not lose out on the sale price by trying out the demo, that would be a pretty bizarre. I am pretty sure the sale ends tomorrow, or do I have that wrong? I would check the demo and make sure it runs properly so you can take advantage of the amazing deal! 

[Hangman]

20 minutes ago, wonderings said:

I am pretty sure the sale ends tomorrow, or do I have that wrong?

You have that right...