But both Photoshop and Affinity Photo are much better at local editing after raw conversion. I think it also does a better job with Nikon raw files than either Affinity or Adobe. NX Studio lets you select from a lightbox-style view, deal with a lot of images, and return to the raw edits later. This is one reason I like to use NX Studio together with Affinity Photo or even Photoshop (I don't have Lightroom). Affinity can only edit 'non-destructively' after you've 'developed' (converted) the raw image (it's then possible to save the post-raw-conversion edit history within the working file and revert edits later). in 'sidecar' files), so you can always go back to the current state of the image and reverse or tweak anything you've done without going right back to the beginning. 'Non-destructive' tools like Lightroom and Nikon NX Studio save the raw edits as metadata (e.g. Of course the raw file isn't altered and you can always go back to it, but each time you are starting from scratch. There should probably be a better term than 'destructive' for the way the Affinity 'Develop Persona' works, but we seem to be stuck with it. So I doubt the one programme fully suits everyone's needs It has some great presets, great for HDR and or Tone mapping. With a free (legit) older but full version.

Very much kicks CS5 in the nuts, although I'm not convinced about the AI sharpen ( extra) programme.įree trial and currently priced at £47.99 but is available on special offer from time to time ( I paid about half that on special offer)īlows CS5 away, with its photo stacking ability.įollowing a query post from me, regarding the functionality, of the free trial a couple of guys ( ) came to the rescue ( if not somewhat pricey)īut over the years it occurred to me that one programme may not in reality do it all.įree trial & currently priced at $79.99 But it does go on special offer from time to time( IIRC I paid about half that on special offer) I was always very impressed with Elements, then I moved to CS3.įrom CS3 to CS5. My observations, for what they are worth.

Photoshop elements vs affinity photo