.afphoto

Extension: Affinity Photo Document

Developer: Serif

The .afphoto file extension signifies a project file created within Affinity Photo, a powerful and popular raster graphics editor. Unlike simpler image formats like JPEG or PNG which store only the final, flattened image, .afphoto files are layered documents. This means all the individual elements, adjustments, and effects applied during image editing are preserved. This allows for non-destructive editing, enabling you to revisit and modify any aspect of your work without affecting the original image data. The file format supports a wide range of features including layers, masks, filters, adjustments, text, and vector elements, making it ideal for complex image manipulation and design work. Its proprietary nature ensures that all this data is kept intact within the file.

To open an .afphoto file, you’ll need Affinity Photo installed on your computer. This software is available for Windows, macOS, and iPad. Simply double-clicking the .afphoto file will usually launch Affinity Photo and open the document. If you don’t have Affinity Photo, you won’t be able to open the file directly. There aren’t any widely available alternative programs that support this proprietary format. If you need to share your work with someone who doesn’t have Affinity Photo, you’ll have to export the image in a more common format like JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or PSD before sharing. Remember to save your work regularly in the .afphoto format to preserve your layered project for future edits.