Affinity

Free professional design app from Canva combining vector, pixel and page layout tools.

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About Affinity

Affinity is the professional creative app originally made by Serif and now owned by Canva. The former Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher apps have been merged into a single application with Vector, Pixel and Layout studios, so you can draw logos and illustrations, retouch images and lay out multi-page documents in one file. It opens PSD, AI, IDML, DWG and other formats with layers preserved, which makes switching from Adobe practical. The core app is free for individuals with no subscription; AI tools such as generative fill are unlocked for people on a paid Canva plan, and finished assets can be sent to Canva for team collaboration. Enterprise and education deployments go through Canva's sales team. It runs on macOS, natively on Apple silicon and Intel, and on Windows, with an iPad version in development. You need a Canva account to sign in, and the older standalone apps no longer receive updates.

Best for: Designers who want professional vector, photo and layout tools without an Adobe subscription.

What works

Free for individuals with no subscription
Vector, pixel and layout tools in one app
Opens PSD, AI and IDML files with layers

Why people leave

AI features need a paid Canva plan
Requires a Canva account to use
No iPad version yet after the merger

Top Affinity alternatives

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1
Adobe Illustrator
The industry standard if clients or agencies require Adobe files.
66.5
2
Inkscape
Free and open source, and also runs on Linux.
62.6
3
CorelDRAW
Professional vector suite with a long print and signage heritage.
59.6
4
Figma
Better for UI design and real-time collaboration.
59.4
5
Krita
Free, open-source painting app for digital illustration.
53.6

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Affinity: common questions

Is Affinity free?

Affinity has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Affinity open source?

No, Affinity is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Inkscape, Krita and GIMP.

What platforms does Affinity run on?

Affinity is available for Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Affinity?

The highest-ranked Affinity alternatives right now are Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape and CorelDRAW. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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