Affinity Studio is a powerful, all-in-one professional creative software suite that combines photo editing, vector graphic design, and page layout tools into a single unified platform. Recently acquired by Canva, Affinity is now offered completely free forever, without subscriptions, making professional-grade design tools accessible to everyone. It merges the capabilities of the previous separate apps—Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher—into one seamless, high-performance application built for creators who want precision, speed, and flexibility in their workflows.
Key Features
Unified workspace with three main studios: Pixel for photo editing, Vector for scalable graphics, and Layout for publication and page design.
Nondestructive editing with real-time performance, supporting projects with thousands of layers and zooming up to 10 million percent.
Customizable workspaces and studios that users can rearrange, save, and share to match unique workflows.
Compatibility with major file formats including PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, TIFF, and integrates with Canva’s premium AI tools for advanced generative editing.
Use Cases
Professional photographers and designers creating high-quality images, illustrations, and layouts without switching apps.
Graphic artists needing precision vector design and complex page layouts for print and digital media.
Creative teams collaborating and customizing their workspace to maximize productivity with powerful yet accessible tools.