Affinity Publisher 2
Create stunning professional page layouts on the go without the burden of a monthly subscription
When Affinity Publisher arrived on the Mac in 2019, we were impressed. Not only was this desktop publishing app available for a one-off fee (no subscription needed!), it also gave Adobe InDesign a run for its money. The main downside was that, unlike Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer, there was no iPad version. But that, we’re happy to report, is no longer the case.
Today, you can download Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad from the App Store and trial it for 30 days. After that, you can purchase it for £17.99/$19.99 (although you may find it’s on special offer). Packed with layout tools such as text wrap and guides, it also offers advanced typography. Let’s get started.
EXPLAINED… Navigate Affinity Publisher 2’s menus
> Frequently used tools are placed here. Save, print or spell-check your work, move items to the front or back, zoom in and out, preview pages and more.
> Tap any of these right-side icons and you can use a series of feature-laden panels. You can also edit colours, search stock images and refine your work.
> Need to move items, create frames and tables, draw shapes, fill objects, pick colours and more? Then you’ll find the required object-creating tools here!
> It’s certainly possible to produce professional designs. You have access to margins and column guides while objects can be snapped to align perfectly.
HOW TO Create your first page
When you open Affinity Publisher 2 on your iPad, you’ll see the Home Screen. You can explore sample pages designed by pros or tap ‘New’ to create your own document.
Tap a preset under ‘Print’ or ‘Print Ready’. You can alter the dimensions, dec
