How to install Affinity brushes on a desktop.

Whether you're new to Affinity or just using third-party brushes, we'll get you started with our easy-to-follow guides. Select from the options below and get creating in no time.

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Before you begin, please determine whether the brushes are vector (Drawing Persona) or raster (Pixel Persona).


How to Install Affinity Drawing Brushes

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1
Open Affinity Designer and toggle to the Drawing Persona in the top left hand corner of the program window.

2
Locate your Brush Panel. If you cannot find it, you can pull it up by going to View> Studio> Brushes.

3
In the Brush Panel, click on the menu bar in the top right corner. Click Import Brushes.

4
Locate the .afbrushes file in the brushes folder inside the product folder. Click Open.
Your brushes are now loaded into the Brush panel and are always accessible in the brush type drop down menu.


How to Install Affinity Pixel Brushes

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1
Open Affinity Designer and toggle to the Pixel  Persona in the top left hand corner of the program window.

2
Locate your Brush Panel. If you cannot find it, you can pull it up by going to View> Studio> Brushes.

3
In the Brush Panel, click on the menu bar in the top right corner. Click Import Brushes.

4
Locate the .afbrushes file in the brushes folder inside the product folder. Click Open.
Your brushes are now loaded into the Brush panel and are always accessible in the brush type drop down menu.

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