affinity
Affinity is Canva's relaunched free all-in-one creative suite unifying Designer, Photo, and Publisher into a customizable app with native AI integrations for professional workflows.
Product Overview
Affinity has been relaunched by Canva as a unified, all-in-one creative app combining vector design (Designer), photo editing (Photo), and page layout (Publisher) tools into a single, free application with a redesigned, customizable interface for seamless workflows across Mac and Windows, with an iPad version planned for 2026. It features non-destructive editing, a single universal file format, and advanced customizations like rearrangeable panels, shareable studios, and performance optimizations based on user feedback, while existing V2 app users can continue using their versions. Native Canva integration allows Premium subscribers to access AI tools such as Generative Fill, Expand & Edit, and Background Removal directly within Affinity, with strong privacy controls ensuring no user work is used for AI training, and easy project sharing to Canva accounts. Unified Workspace: Switch effortlessly between vector, raster, and layout modes in one app with live previews and non-destructive edits. Customization: Rearrange tools/panels, save multiple workspaces, and share custom studios for team collaboration. AI Integration: Canva Premium-exclusive tools for generative AI editing, emphasizing user control and privacy. Export & Sharing: Single file format for exports to Canva or other formats like PDF/PSD. Pricing and Accessibility Permanently free with no subscriptions, limitations, or hidden catches; requires a free Canva account for download and access, available immediately for Mac and Windows.
Best For
Export & Sharing: Single file format for exports to Canva or other formats like PDF/PSD. Pricing and Accessibility Permanently free with no subscriptions, limitations, or hidden catches; requires a free Canva account for download and access, available immediately for Mac and Windows.
Key Features
- Unified Workspace: Switch effortlessly between vector, raster, and layout modes in one app with live previews and non-destructive edits.
- Customization: Rearrange tools/panels, save multiple workspaces, and share custom studios for team collaboration.
- AI Integration: Canva Premium-exclusive tools for generative AI editing, emphasizing user control and privacy.
- Export & Sharing: Single file format for exports to Canva or other formats like PDF/PSD.
Pros
- +Free to use
- +Real-time collaboration
- +Large media library
- +Streamlines workflow
Cons
- -Subscription required for full access
- -May have a learning curve
- -Free tier has limited functionality
/// SPECS
- Pricing:ProFree
- Free tier available, premium features paid
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