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Affinity is an image editor that's, unofficially, come to Linux.
You can install it either via AppImage or a script.
Both installations have their issues, but it's worth doing.
One of the loudest cries centered around the Linux OS for years has been the need for Photoshop. Well, Adobe is never going to capitulate on that, so users have had to make do with the likes of GIMP.
Although GIMP is my go-to for image creation and editing, a lot of people can't seem to get on board with it (either because of the learning curve or the UI). Because of that, alternatives have popped up now and then, most of which failed to garner enough attention to become serious players in the image editing space.
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However, in 2024, Canva acquired Affinity, which is considered the "next generation of professional photo, design, and layout tools built for creative freedom." Canva has a huge range of editing tools and outstanding color management. Affinity is not just for image creation and editing, but it's also a full photo editing studio. And unlike GIMP, as soon as you open Affinity, you immediately see how serious it is.
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