Affinity is a professional-grade desktop design suite combining photo editing, vector illustration, and page layout in a single app. Originally developed by Serif, Affinity was acquired by Canva and, as of its all-new relaunch, made completely free for everyone to use.
Who It’s Best For
Affinity is best for professional and semi-professional designers, illustrators, and photographers who want desktop-grade creative tools for detailed image editing, vector artwork, or print layout, without a subscription fee.
How It Can Be Used
- Professional photo editing and retouching
- Vector illustration and logo design
- Page layout for print and digital publications
- Working across photo, vector, and layout tools within one unified app
FAQ
What is Affinity used for?
Affinity is used for professional-grade design work, including photo editing, vector illustration, and page layout, combined in a single desktop application.
Does Affinity have a free plan?
Yes. Following its relaunch under Canva’s ownership, Affinity is entirely free to use, with no paid subscription tier as of this writing.
Who should use Affinity?
Affinity suits professional and semi-professional designers, illustrators, and photographers who want desktop-grade creative tools for detailed work beyond template-based editing.
What are alternatives to Affinity?
Canva is profiled on this site as a more accessible, template-driven alternative for everyday content creation. Figma is profiled as an alternative for interface and product design rather than photo, illustration, or print work.
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