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Editing portraits has always required a delicate balance — too much warmth and the skin looks sunburned; too little and it turns ghostly. But now, Adobe Lightroom's latest update brings a breakthrough that photographers have been asking for: the Color Variance slider.

For years, the Affinity suite has been a favorite among creative professionals who wanted Adobe-level power without the recurring subscription. Now, Canva—the online design giant—has taken things one step further by making Affinity completely free to use. That's right: no subscriptions, no one-time license fees, and (according to Canva) no hidden catches.

Adobe Lightroom has long been considered the gold standard for photo management and RAW image editing. Its seamless workflow, extensive toolset, and deep ecosystem integration make it a go-to solution for both professionals and hobbyists. However, many users have begun exploring alternatives — driven by increasing subscription costs, concerns about cloud dependency, and the desire for more control over their creative workflows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant buzzword—it has become a powerful ally for creative professionals. For graphic designers, AI represents both a challenge and an opportunity: it can automate repetitive tasks, suggest design ideas, and even generate complex visuals in seconds. The key lies in using AI as a collaborative partner, not a replacement.

For years, GIMP has been the go-to open-source alternative to Photoshop — a powerful, free image editor used by millions across the world. But when it came to getting GIMP on Linux through Snap, something always felt a bit off. While you could install it from the Snap Store, the version there wasn't actually maintained by the official GIMP team. Instead, it came from the Snapcrafters community, a group of volunteers who package software for Snap.