Unlocking the Power of Affinity Photo on Apple's M1 Chip

In a world where technology is constantly evolving, it's exciting to see developers like Serif pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Recently, they have successfully ported their Mac version of Affinity Photo to run natively on Apple's new M1 chip, and the results are nothing short of impressive.

According to Ed Hewson, Managing Director of Serif, it only took a day for them to get Affinity apps running on the new hardware. This is thanks in part to the fact that they were one of the developers to receive the DTK (Developer Transition Kit) from Apple, allowing them to develop and test their software before its official launch.

So what makes this M1 chip so special? For starters, it features a high-performance GPU with unified memory access. This means that edits to pixel layers can be handled on the GPU, while vector and text objects are processed by the CPU. The result is faster handling of complex documents, making it perfect for professional creative applications like Affinity Photo.

The advantages of this architecture become particularly noticeable when working on large files with thousands of pixel layers, vector objects, and text. Serif's Ed Hewson explains that 'the architecture of the chip, particularly having such a high-performance GPU with unified memory access with the CPU, is perfect for professional creative applications.'

To take advantage of these new features, Affinity Photo users can simply update to version 1.8.6 on their macOS Big Sur devices. This latest iteration of the software allows users to tap into the full potential of Apple's next-generation Macs, enabling them to work faster and more efficiently than ever before.

As Serif proudly declares, 'We're proud that our Affinity apps are leading the way once again, this time in offering full native support for Apple's new M1 chip.' With Affinity Photo now optimized for M1 devices, creatives can unleash their full potential on Apple's latest hardware. Download the update today and experience the power of Affinity Photo like never before!

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