Affinity Studio for Mac

Affinity (hosted at affinity.studio) is a professional-grade, all-in-one creative suite that integrates high-end photo editing, vector graphic design, and page layout tools into a single, unified application.

Following its acquisition by Canva in 2024, the software was reimagined as a completely free, high-performance alternative to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).

Key Features

• Unified Workspace: Unlike previous versions where tools were split into three separate apps (Designer, Photo, and Publisher), the new Affinity allows you to switch between "Vector," "Pixel," and "Layout" studios within the same document and interface.
• Vector Studio (Graphic Design): A powerful toolset for illustrators and designers, featuring precision pen tools, advanced typography, non-destructive live shapes, and a professional-grade Image Trace engine.
• Pixel Studio (Photo Editing): A full-featured raster editor supporting RAW development, frequency separation for retouching, HDR merge, panorama stitching, and unlimited layers with non-destructive adjustments.
• Layout Studio (Desktop Publishing): Professional page design tools including master pages, text wrapping, OpenType support, and advanced preflight checks for print-ready output.
• Canva AI Integration: For users with a Canva Pro subscription, the app includes "Canva AI Studio," offering generative AI tools like Generative Fill, Expand & Edit, and Magic Background Removal directly within the professional workflow.
• Industry Compatibility: Full support for importing and exporting industry-standard file formats, including Adobe Photoshop (.psd), Illustrator (.ai), InDesign (.idml), PDF, SVG, and TIFF.