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Affinity Photo 2

Professional image editing software

For Mac
Official website
One-time purchase
CategoryDesign & Creative
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version2.6.5,3782Catalog version

What is Affinity Photo 2?

Professional image editing software

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask affinity-photo
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How to Install Affinity Photo 2 on Mac

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

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask affinity-photo

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask affinity-photo
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm affinity-photo is installed, then try `affinity-photo --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Affinity Photo 2

    Run `affinity-photo` 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 Photo 2

How do I install Affinity Photo 2 on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask affinity-photo. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run affinity-photo from Terminal.
Is Affinity Photo 2 free?
Yes, Affinity Photo 2 is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Affinity Photo 2?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask affinity-photo. Homebrew will remove Affinity Photo 2 and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Affinity Photo 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 Photo 2 to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask affinity-photo in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Affinity Photo 2 work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Affinity Photo 2 can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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