Other updates include new template functionality, a unified toolbar for macOS users and improved metadata handling that allows you to both edit IPTC data and import XMP metadata files for batch editing. Support for Canon's CR3 files has been one of the most-requested features for Affinity Photo. Serif has also added improved plugin support within Affinity Photo, including support for Nik Collection 2.5 from DxO. The update also improves lens correction tools, which includes the ability for manual correction override and better functionality when correcting Raw images captured with fixed focal length lenses. Now, Canon users can open images captured in Canon’s newest Raw file format. One of the most welcomed changes in the Affinity 1.8 update is the addition of CR3 support. Although not a major overhaul, the update does bring a number of much-requested features and changes. Serif has announced an update to its Affinity suite of software, including a version 1.8 update to Affinity Photo.

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