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Transfer Shapes between PSP and Affinity

June 9, 2025 by Cassel

If you've been using both PaintShop Pro and Affinity, you've likely run into a frustrating roadblock: transferring vector shapes between the two programs used to be difficult or unreliable.

Affinity doesn’t open PSP files. PaintShop Pro might save in PSD format, but doesn’t retain vector properties in that format. Similarly, even though Affinity can export PSD files, PaintShop Pro cannot handle the vector properties, and your file will be rasterized.

But here’s the good news: after some testing, I’ve discovered that both PaintShop Pro and Affinity support the WMF (Windows Metafile) format — and it works in both directions!

With this method, you can carry over your vector shapes, regardless of which program you're using.

Saving Assets in Affinity

May 26, 2025 by Cassel

If you create elements that you plan on reusing later, it is a good idea to save them. Of course, you can save them to your computer and open them as needed (like scrapbooking kits) but there is a faster way, especially if you plan on using them often enough: saving them as assets.

Common Layers in Affinity Photo

April 28, 2025 by Cassel

If you're new to Affinity Photo (or even if you’ve been using it for a while), it doesn’t take long to notice there are lots of different layer types. Some of them behave very differently from others. If you try to use the wrong tool, you might end up confused or frustrated.

In this post, we’ll look at eight of the most commonly used layer types. We'll explain what you can and can’t do with them, and share a few tips. Hopefully, you don’t get stuck wondering why a tool isn’t working.

Creating a repeat pattern in Affinity Photo

April 27, 2025March 24, 2025 by Cassel

In Affinity Photo, you can create a pattern that will change dynamically. Let's look at the most basic design you can create: a repeat pattern.

Lifted shadows in Affinity Photo

April 27, 2025March 17, 2025 by Cassel

Although shadows can be added to any element in Affinity Photo, lifted shadows require more steps. The main reason is that it needs to be on a separate layer from the object. That is the only way to warp the shadows to give the lifted look. There are a few ways to create shadows on a separate layer. Once that is done, you can go on, applying various distortions to the shadow to give a more realistic look.

Saving Styles in Affinity

April 27, 2025February 24, 2025 by Cassel

Affinity Photo allows you to create a variety of layer effects. Some of them will be common shadows, bevels, or other settings. By default, as soon as you want to apply a Layer Effect, you have to start from scratch as none of the settings are remembered from your last use. To save you time, you can create Layer Styles that will remember all those settings.

Ways to customize the workspace in Affinity Photo

April 27, 2025January 27, 2025 by Cassel

Many programs allow you to customize their interface to suit your individual needs. Affinity Photo also has some options for you. Maybe you use some tools more than others. Maybe some panels are useless to you and just take up space. And what if you have a lower eyesight and need some adjustments? Let's look at how you can customize your program.