Affinity by Canva is a professional-grade creative suite covering vector design, photo editing, and page layout, now offered completely free after Canva's acquisition of Affinity. It stands out for delivering desktop-grade professional tools without any subscription cost at all — a genuine shift from its previous one-time-purchase model. Available for Mac and Windows desktop.

Affinity by Canva's Core Features

• Vector design, photo editing, and page layout in one app
• Completely free, no subscription or one-time fee
• Desktop apps for macOS and Windows
• Professional-grade tools without ongoing cost
• Works without leaving a single document
• Signs in with an existing or new Canva account

Affinity by Canva's Use Cases

1. Freelance designers can use Affinity's free vector and layout tools to avoid an ongoing software subscription entirely.
2. Photographers can use the built-in photo editing tools without paying for a separate raster editor.
3. Students can use Affinity's full professional toolset for coursework at zero cost.
4. Print designers can use the layout tools to build multi-page documents without a subscription fee.
5. Budget-conscious studios can use Affinity as a genuinely free alternative to subscription-based design suites.