BEST 2026 Updates to Affinity

Limited time: Reignite your creativity — get 30% off BYOL: https://byol.com/youtubemay26 Pre-register for the Affinity Course here: https://byol.com/affinityupdates Join BYOL & Save 10%: https://byol.com/afvadob1updates Try Canva & Affinity for Free: https://byol.com/canvafree This video covers the massive recent updates, from machine learning selection tools to powerful new AI features like Generative Expand and Fill. Whether you are retouching in Pixel Studio, Vector Studio or building complex layouts in Layout Studio, these tools are game changers for your workflow. What We Cover Object Selection & Vector Conversion: Use machine learning to grab subjects instantly and turn pixel selections into clean, editable vector curves. Live Tone Blend Groups: Master non-destructive compositing by blending layers based on tonal values. Multi-Page Spreads: Learn how to create fold-outs and accordion folds in Layout Studio. Super Resolve: Upscale your assets with high-end resolution tools. AI Creative Tools: A deep dive into Generative Expand, Generative Fill, Portrait Blur, and Portrait Lighting. 00:00 Affinity’s Best New Updates (Overview) 00:03 Object Selection + Convert to Vector (Instant Workflow) 00:33 Live Tone Blend Groups (Automatic Color Matching) 01:15 Multi-Image Blending + Noise Matching Trick 01:45 Color Matching Before/After 01:55 Affinity Essentials Course Mention 02:10 Multi-Page Spreads (Accordion / Roll Fold Layout) 03:22 AI Image Upscaling (Canva AI) 04:05 Portrait Blur Tool (Depth of Field Effect) 04:44 Portrait Lighting Tool (Relight Objects) 05:50 Generative Expand (Extend Backgrounds) 06:23 Generative Fill (Add Objects with AI) 06:50 Final Design Assembly 07:00 Wrap Up + CTA Join the Bring Your Own Laptop Facebook Group: https://www.byol.com/FB Follow me on Instagram: https://www.byol.com/IG Follow me on TikTok: https://www.byol.com/tiktok Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/danlovesadobe Join the LinkedIn Group: https://www.byol.com/LINKEDIN/