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Affinity

Free all-in-one app for vector design, photo editing and page layout

Affinity is a professional creative app from Canva that merges the former Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher into one program with vector, pixel and layout workspaces. It is free to download for Windows and macOS, while its optional Canva AI tools require a paid Canva plan. It suits designers who want an alternative to Adobe subscriptions and can import PSD, PDF and IDML files.

Cost / License
FreemiumProprietary
Categories
Graphic DesignPhoto Editing
Platforms
WindowsMac
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Updated
Oct 12, 2026

Features

Our take

Pros

  • Free download combining vector, pixel and layout workspaces in one app
  • Imports PSD, PDF and IDML files from Adobe workflows
  • Professional tools without a mandatory subscription

Cons

  • Canva AI tools require a paid Canva plan
  • Smaller plugin and training ecosystem than Adobe’s
  • Imported Adobe files can need manual adjustments

Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.

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