Migrate From Affinity Photo 2 to the New Affinity
Quick answer
The new Affinity opens V1/V2 files and is free with a Canva account, but it saves a new format V2 can't read. Migrate with a backup.
Most likely fix: Back up first
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Back up first
- Copy your V2 files to a backup folder
- Use Save As in the new app to keep originals
Did this fix it?2. Move assets
- Open V2 files in the new app
- Re-import brushes and check macros; transfer is not guaranteed
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Unsure how to move files, brushes and macros.
Why it happens
- New .af format
- Separate app from V2
This guide also covers
- affinity photo 2 to new affinity
- migrate affinity v2 to canva affinity
- affinity v2 vs new affinity
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