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Affinity Designer 2

Q: How do I uninstall Affinity Designer 2?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask affinity-designer`. Homebrew will remove Affinity Designer 2 and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Affinity Designer 2 to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask affinity-designer` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Professional graphic design software

For Mac

Official website

One-time purchase

CategoryDesign & Creative

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version2.6.5,3782Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Affinity Designer 2?

Professional graphic design software

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask affinity-designer

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How to Install Affinity Designer 2 on Mac

Follow these steps to install Affinity Designer 2 using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask affinity-designer
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask affinity-designer
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm affinity-designer is installed, then try `affinity-designer --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Affinity Designer 2
Run `affinity-designer` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Affinity Designer 2

How do I install Affinity Designer 2 on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask affinity-designer. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run affinity-designer from Terminal.

Is Affinity Designer 2 free?

Yes, Affinity Designer 2 is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Affinity Designer 2?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask affinity-designer. Homebrew will remove Affinity Designer 2 and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Affinity Designer 2?

There are several design & creative apps available for macOS. Browse the Design & Creative category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Affinity Designer 2 to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask affinity-designer in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Affinity Designer 2 work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Affinity Designer 2 can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.