Affinity on Linux
Warning
I am aware that these apps are what's called "Proprietary" and require us to purchase a one-time License in order to use them indefinitely. It's on you how you get them. I will not condone piracy anywhere on my sites. Please be aware of that while you follow this guide.
What's This?¶
This for my own use. Use it if you want to. Just documenting the installation of Affinity Apps on Linux with the help of some scripts I found thanks to Twig6943 who went out of his way to create them.
Installation¶
First we will need to download the Photo, Designer or Publisher exe from the dropdown. Once we have it/them, we will need to go through the following script(s). Process might take time and a Discreet GPU is highly recommended for Hardware Acceleration & good performance.
Note
Do not cut-paste installers into location indicated by scripts as they will get deleted once script is done. Before running the scripts below, check if you have the required Dependencies
Affinity Photo is a professional-grade photo editing software, designed for photographers, artists, and designers. Known for its robust performance, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including advanced retouching, color correction, RAW editing, and non-destructive layering, making it a versatile alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
bash -c "$(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Twig6943/AffinityOnLinux/main/AffinityScripts/AffinityPhoto.sh)"
Affinity Designer is a versatile vector graphics design software, ideal for illustrators, graphic designers, and artists. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for vector illustration, typography, and layout, allowing for precise control over shapes, paths, colors, and gradients. Known for its smooth performance, even with complex designs.
bash -c "$(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Twig6943/AffinityOnLinux/main/AffinityScripts/AffinityDesigner.sh)"
Affinity Publisher is a professional desktop publishing software, designed for creating layouts for books, magazines, brochures, and other print and digital publications. It provides a range of powerful tools for precise typography, image placement, and page design, allowing users to create visually engaging documents.
bash -c "$(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Twig6943/AffinityOnLinux/main/AffinityScripts/AffinityPublisher.sh)"
Wrap up¶
Tip
Check the Written Guide if you prefer doing it manually. Also the author posted his scripts on the Affinity's forums, who knows maybe in the future a Linux native version ? Let's all cross our fingers 🤞
That's it. Once all done we can launch them from the shortcuts the scripts create. That's the closest to Photoshop I have ever gotten, without having to go through WinBlows if ya know what I mean.
Guide wasn't posted on main site due to the nature of the products included. Also this was, as I said earlier primarily written for myself so I do not have to go digging for it on the web. For archival purposes sorta.