Canva Affinity is a set of professional tools for graphic design, photo editing, and page layout. It's functionality is similar to that of Adobe's Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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The Affinity Suite previously consisted of the paid programs Photo, Designer, and Publisher, which were considered the counterparts to Adobe's Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Since version 3.0.0, all applications have been combined into a single app, which is offered for free. A free Canva account is required to use the software. A Canva Premium subscription is required for some features, including generative AI.
The Affinity app brings professional vector, photo, and layout tools together in one space, featuring everything you need to design, edit, and publish without switching apps or breaking flow. For designers who think in lines, curves, and grids, Affinity’s vector tools deliver precision and speed in perfect balance. Every adjustment happens in real time: paths adjust instantly, shapes snap into place, and even large files pan and zoom smoothly.
Affinity’s photo editing tools give you the freedom to experiment without limits. Every adjustment, from RAW development to retouching and compositing, is non-destructive, so you can refine endlessly without losing your original work. GPU acceleration keeps even the most complex files fast and fluid, while intelligent tools like Smart Selections, live filters, and batch processing help speed up repetitive edits. With Affinity’s layout tools, structure and creativity work side by side. From short brochures to multi-page reports, you can edit images, graphics, and text directly within your document and see every change update live. Smart Master Pages, shared text styles, and advanced typographic controls keep everything consistent.