Released in late 2021, was a minor but critical maintenance update following the massive 1.10 performance overhaul. While it didn't introduce flashy new features, it focused on stabilization and consolidating the speed gains made in earlier versions of the 1.10 cycle. Performance & Core Updates
: Improved handling of placed images, embedded documents, and PDF import/export ensured better reliability for professional workflows. Notable Legacy Context Affinity Photo 1.10.4
The 1.10 series was marketed as Serif's "biggest performance update ever," fundamentally optimizing the app's core codebase to improve speed across all platforms. Released in late 2021, was a minor but
: Refinements were made to OpenCL (Windows) and Metal (macOS) hardware acceleration to prevent visual inaccuracies and performance bottlenecks. Notable Legacy Context The 1
: The update boosted GPU rendering and provided faster performance for panorama stitching and defringing.
: Significant improvements were made to how the app handles complex stacks of hundreds of layers and filter effects, ensuring editing remains smooth even in dense projects.