Affinity 3.2 is out and YAY!! Resolve 21 is a game changer for Affinity users

Just as i posted this video, Affinity 3.2 is out and looking forward to dig into that, but the new Blackmagic Resolve 21 Public Beta shows a lot of love to Affinity.

More info from Blackmagic on the Photo tab:
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/photo

What's new in Affinity 3.2 April update:

🟢 Import Affinity content into DaVinci Resolve
For pro-level overlays and end cards
Edited Affinity content updates automatically on timeline
Split layers for more editing control
Apply motion via keyframes

🟢 Vector Blob Brush Tool
Build new shapes from brush outlines
Add to existing shape’s geometry
Includes pressure support

🟢 Vector Blob Erase Tool
The erase equivalent of the Vector Blob Brush Tool

🟢 Texture filter
Enhance fine surface detail without harsh contrast
Balance detail before sharpening
Maintain realism while refining image quality

🟢 Multi Band sharpen filter
A new Fine Detail sharpening option

🟢 Brand Kit integration
Leverage centralised Brand Kits in Affinity
Build pro assets on-brand in Affinity
Export directly to your Brand Kits

🟢 AI Automation with Claude
No coding knowledge required
Describe repetitive production tasks in plain language to Claude Desktop
Work with existing documents as well as new ones
Save automations to the Scripts panel to reuse

🟢 Editing CaptureOne content in Affinity
Organize Affinity files easily with Capture One library's expansive filtering options
Continue editing non-destructively without manually exporting files
Retain masks and editing context without flattening the image
Access more advanced layer-based retouching/composition workflows

🟢 Raw image processing:
New mask types: Object Selection, Luminosity, Hue Range and Compound.
Choice of tone curve methods on opening raw files
Sharpening and tone curve settings are remembered
Panorama, merge and stacking operations now use the currently set develop process
Focus peaking visual aid for evaluating image focus and sharpness

🟢 Astrophotography improvements
Auto stretch: options to preserve important highlights and detail
Optional disabling of Tone Stretch when stacking FIT files
Automatic color mapping of layers
Assign color mapping in the Stacked Images panel

🟢 AI Quality settings for Generate Image/Vector and Generative Edit
🟢 Pigment model for natural color blending (Paint Mixer/Smudge brush tools)

For more info check out
https://www.affinity.studio/blog/affinity-update-april-2026

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