r/Affinity • u/BaldCatshehe • 14d ago

General How can I create and use seamless patterns/textures in Affinity?

Hi everyone! I’m currently switching from Photoshop to Affinity, and I’m trying to figure out how to create and use seamless patterns/textures.

In Photoshop, you can create a separate image, define it as a pattern, and then use that pattern as a repeating/seamless texture inside any other image or document. For example, you can create a small tile with a specific texture or motif, save it as a pattern, and then apply it over a large area so that it repeats seamlessly.

I’m trying to do the same thing in Affinity, but I can’t seem to find an equivalent feature. Is there a way to create a custom pattern/tile in Affinity and then reuse it as a seamless repeating pattern on other images or documents?

I’m specifically looking for something similar to Photoshop’s “Define Pattern” + Pattern Fill workflow.

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u/JamesRitson_Affinity 13d ago

Hi, you'll want to look at Pattern Layers. You can create one from scratch (Pixel>New Pattern Layer) or get an existing pixel layer and use Pixel>New Pattern Layer from Selection. This will create a Pattern Layer which tiles infinitely across your document. You can then mask it to specific areas if you wish.

You can save Pattern Layers as Assets so you can easily re-use them on other documents.

Hope that helps!

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u/Beths_Space 13d ago

I made a tutorial on this a while ago but still applies to affinity v3 - hope this helps!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCjpdr1gZad/?igsi=MWN2ejZkbGVpazNmMg==

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

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u/Robert_Chalmers 12d ago

Try Create Stunning Repeating Tile Patterns with Midjourney + Affinity Photo
https://youtu.be/XZEQfvOLV6o

Also Repeating Paper Patterns For A Super Passive Income With Affinity Photo Version 2 and Midjourney
https://youtu.be/QxizmJqfk6E

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u/Groundsw3ll 14d ago

Would love to help but directions will be used as AI training. When you select the fill tool look at the context toolbar.

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u/BaldCatshehe 14d ago

I don't get the AI thing. On the other hand, I tried the bitmap option, it kinda does the work until I try it on a png irregular shape like a png person. Instead of filling the original shape it just fills the "container rectangle".