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The main difference between linked and embedded files comes down to how they are stored and updated after being placed in Publisher. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between these two options and when it is best to choose one over the other.

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Linking explained

Linked files are connected directly to the source file they are linked from. When a file is linked, its data is still stored within the original file, with only the location of the original file and a representation of the linked data being stored in Publisher. This is handy when file size is a consideration, allowing you to include multiple links to external files without significantly bulking up your document.

Linking files is extremely useful when you are trying to include up-to-date information from an independent source, like a piece of artwork from Affinity Designer or Photo that may be updated at a later date.

Linked files can be set to automatically update using the following method:

  1. From the Affinity Publisher menu, select Preferences.
  2. On the General tab, check Automatically update linked resources when modified externally.
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While linked files can be transformed and have effects applied to them, the individual components of the piece cannot be selected or edited directly from within your Publisher document. You will have to edit the original file to make changes.

If any linked files have been moved or renamed since your Publisher file was last opened, you will be prompted to relocate your linked files.

Affinity Tip: It’s good practice to keep your linked files in a subfolder within your documents folder. This keeps all your files in one place and allows you to maintain them even if you move your project to a new location.

Embedding explained

Embedding files keeps the file within your document. As embedded files are self-contained, they will remain as they are in Publisher regardless of whether the original file is moved or renamed. You can update an embedded file directly from Publisher whenever you like.

Embedded artwork will be stored in Publisher at full resolution, which will result in a larger file size. If the amount of embedded files placed in your document exceeds a specific size threshold, you’ll be prompted to convert all placed files from embedded to linked automatically. If you agree to this, the image placement policy in Document Setup will also change from Prefer Embedded to Prefer Linked, so future imported files will be linked by default.

Choosing whether files are embedded or linked

You can check whether files are linked or embedded and change their status from one to the other using the Resource Manager:

  1. From the Document menu, select Resource Manager.
  2. The Placement column shows whether each file is embedded or linked.
  3. To change a file’s status, select the file you wish to change and click Make Linked or Embed.
  4. If you are swapping an embedded file to a linked file, use the dialog to navigate to a folder which you want the embedded file to be saved out to and click Link.

To update your image placement policy:

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  1. Go to File > Document Setup.
  2. Select Prefer Linked or Prefer Embedded from the Image Placement Policy menu.
Affinity Publisher
Developer(s)Serif Europe
Initial release19 June 2019; 21 months ago
Stable release
1.9.3 / 13 April 2021; 1 day ago[1]
Operating systemmacOS and Windows
Available in9 languages
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian
TypeDesktop Publisher
License
Websiteaffinity.serif.com/publisher/

Affinity Publisher is a desktop publishing application developed by Serif for macOS and Microsoft Windows, with an iPadOS version planned for release in 2020. It is a part of the Affinity product line along with Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer.

Overview[edit]

Affinity Publisher serves as a successor to Serif's own PagePlus software, which the company discontinued in August 2017 in order to focus on the Affinity product range.[2] It has been described as an alternative to Adobe InDesign,[3][4][5] due to its primary focus on desktop publishing workflows for both printed and online media, including common features from this industry, such as master pages, OpenType support, linked text frames, and end-to-end support for the CMYK color model.[6]

Affinity Publisher includes StudioLink technology,[7] developed by Serif, which allows owners of Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo to use the vector and raster graphic editing functionality of those applications for editing content directly within Publisher[3][8] (in addition to its own, smaller set of native vector and raster editing features).[6]

File format support[edit]

File formats supported by Affinity Publisher (in addition to the Affinity suite's native file format) include Adobe InDesign Markup Language (IDML),[9]Adobe Photoshop PSD, Adobe Illustrator AI, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, and EPS,[10] with export functionality for the PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, PDF/X-4 standards of the PDF/X file format.[11]

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The iPadOS editions of Affinity Photo and Designer also include support for Affinity Publisher files.[10]

Development[edit]

The first promotional video for Affinity Publisher was shown by Serif in December 2017, demonstrating features such as the drag & drop functionality, and text flow between frames.[12][13] A free public beta of the software was made available for both macOS and Windows on August 30, 2018.[14][15]

The first full version of Publisher (using the 1.7 version number, to align with other Affinity products) was first released on June 19, 2019,[16] in conjunction with Serif's 2019 'Affinity Live' event,[17] during which the company also announced the StudioLink integration features for the first time.[18] Publisher was made available for purchase directly from Serif's website and also available from the Mac App Store and Microsoft Store.

Publisher was updated to version 1.8 in February 2020, introducing support for importing Adobe InDesign's IDML file format.[9]

Serif have stated that an iPadOS version of the software is planned for release in 2020.[16][18]


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Reception[edit]

Affinity Publisher received generally favorable reviews following its initial release in 2019, with the application's range of features, its StudioLink integration with Affinity Designer/Photo, and non-subscription pricing model commonly cited as positive areas.[19][20][21] Limitations noted by reviewers of the initial release included its lack of support for InDesign's document (INDD) & markup (IDML) files[19][20] (although Serif added IDML support in February 2020[9]),[22] for footnotes & endnotes,[23] and for GREP-based and nested styles.[23]

Many reviews drew comparisons between Publisher and InDesign,[19][23][22] often noting that Publisher's first release did not have all of the features required to serve as a full replacement;[19][22] however, CreativePro also acknowledged it as having additional tools that are not present in InDesign or other desktop publishing applications.[23]

In December 2019, Apple named Publisher the “Mac App of the Year”.[24]

References[edit]

  1. ^'Affinity Publisher for Windows - 1.9.0'. Affinity Forum. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  2. ^Eccles, Simon (2019-09-17). 'Star product: Serif Affinity Publisher'. PrintWeek. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  3. ^ abPruitt, Ant (2019-06-24). 'Affinity Publisher creates competition for Adobe's InDesign'. TechRepublic. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  4. ^Antunes, Jose (2018-08-31). 'Affinity Publisher: an affordable alternative to Adobe InDesign'. ProVideo Coalition. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  5. ^Sartain, JD (2019-08-27). 'Alternatives for Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and more'. PC World. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  6. ^ abEndicott, Sean (2019-06-19). 'Affinity Publisher is now available from Serif'. Windows Central. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  7. ^Banks, Adam (2019-09-01). 'Affinity Publisher: Layout for Less'. MacLife. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  8. ^'Serif launches Affinity Publisher with new StudioLink technology'. MacDailyNews. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  9. ^ abcBenjamin, Jeff (2020-02-26). 'Affinity Photo, Publisher, and Designer updated to version 1.8'. 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  10. ^ abLee, Giacomo (2019-06-19). 'Serif just launched its InDesign killer Affinity Publisher'. Digital Arts. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  11. ^Becker, Leo (2019-06-20). 'DTP: Affinity Publisher tritt gegen Adobe InDesign an'. Heise.de. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  12. ^Benjamin, Jeff (2017-12-14). 'Affinity Publisher for Mac teased on video ahead of 2018 beta release'. 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  13. ^Antunes, Jose (2017-12-18). 'Affinity Publisher: a sneak peek at Serif's DTP by Jose Antunes'. ProVideo Coalition. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  14. ^Benjamin, Jeff (2018-08-30). 'Affinity Publisher free public beta goes live for Mac users'. 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  15. ^Lee, Giacomo (2018-08-30). 'Affinity Publisher: a free beta of the new InDesign rival is now available'. Digital Arts. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  16. ^ abGallagher, William (2019-06-19). 'Mac page design app Affinity Publisher comes out of beta'. AppleInsider. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  17. ^'Affinity Live Event Scheduled for June 19'. Mac Sources. 2019-06-17. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  18. ^ abHamilton, Ruth (2019-06-19). 'Affinity Publisher launches, and reveals a ridiculously cool new feature'. Creative Bloq. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  19. ^ abcdParis, Steve (2019-07-16). 'Affinity Publisher DTP software review'. TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  20. ^ abEndicott, Sean (2019-06-28). 'Affinity Publisher is professional-grade but doesn't require a subscription'. Windows Central. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  21. ^Evenden, Ian (2019-10-01). 'Work With Images in Affinity Publisher'. Maximum PC. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  22. ^ abcJefferis, David (2019-06-25). 'Affinity Publisher review: can it replace InDesign?'. The Big Tech Question. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  23. ^ abcdCaplin, Steve (2019-07-02). 'Review: Affinity Publisher'. CreativePro. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  24. ^'Apple celebrates the best apps and games of 2019'. Apple.com. 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2020-02-03.

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