When converting a raw file to RGB you really want to have access to an HSL adjustment tool that you can use prior to conversion. It really does matter if you do some operations on an image before you convert it to RGB - for example WB.

Affinity doesn't even make the attempt.Ĥ. Some aren't quite so good at it but at least they try, but not Affinity. Most decent raw processor will attempt highlight reconstruction in the event one of the channels in the raw file is clipped. They will for example try and simulate what was available on your camera or at least allow you to add and use your own input profile. Most decent raw processors give you input profile options when processing a raw file. That alone is enough for me to consider it unusable.Ģ. That means if you want to go back and make any kind of a change or adjustment to that work you have to start over from scratch. In other words it discards any work you do in the raw develop module when you click develop and convert the raw file. First: Affinity photo is an excellent raster editor and a terrific deal at current prices - good software.īUT the raw develop module is poor to the point where I would rate it not usable.ġ.