Canva Affinity

Version2026(as of 5/27/2026)
PlatformsWindows, Mac
LicenseFreeware
CategoryGraphics
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Main Features

  • Supports raster, vector graphics, and multi-page layout workflows
  • Uses a non-destructive editing system that preserves original content and allows reversible adjustments
  • Provides layers, masks, adjustment layers, and live effects
  • Offers Canva AI Studio, which includes generative AI and machine-learning tools
  • Imports and exports widely used file formats, including .JPG, .PNG, .TIFF, .PDF, .PSD, and .SVG
  • Includes advanced design tools such as retouching brushes, pen and node tools for precise vector creation, and layout grids for professional page design

Software Overview

Screenshot of Canva Affinity 2026
Screenshot of Canva Affinity 2026

Canva Affinity is a professional creative software suite used by designers, photographers, illustrators, and publishers that includes photo editing, vector illustration, and page layout design capabilities. The Affinity app replaced the Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher programs when Canva acquired Serif in March 2024.

Affinity supports raster graphics (pixel-based), vector graphics, and multi-page layout workflows. The software primarily uses the proprietary .AF format to save projects, which preserve layers, edits, and design elements. It can also import and export common formats such as .JPG, .PNG, .TIFF, .PDF, .PSD, and .SVG.

A key feature of Affinity is its non-destructive workflow, which allows users to make edits without permanently altering the original image or design. It uses layers extensively, along with adjustment layers, masks, and live effects to enable flexible and reversible editing. Affinity also includes advanced tools such as retouching brushes, pen and node tools for precise vector creation, and layout grids for print design. It is widely used for professional print production, digital illustration, UI design, and photo retouching, with built-in export options for web, print, and digital publishing workflows.

Summary

Affinity is a professional design app used by creatives for photo editing, vector illustration, and page layout design. Key features include support for raster and vector workflows, various file formats, and a non-destructive layer-based editing system. It also offers a wide range of professional design and retouching tools, making Canva Affinity a strong, free alternative to subscription-based creative software, like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Primary File Type

af icon.AFAffinity Document

Supported File Types

ExtensionFile Type
.AFAffinity Document
.AFBOOKAffinity Publisher Book
.AFBRUSHESAffinity Brushes File
.AFDESIGNAffinity Design Document
.AFPACKAGEAffinity Package
.AFPHOTOAffinity Photo Document
.AFPUBAffinity Publisher Document
.AFTEMPLATEAffinity Template

Additional Related File Types

ExtensionFile Type
.AIAdobe Illustrator Artwork
.BMPBitmap Image
.CRWCanon Raw CIFF Image File
.DWGAutoCAD Drawing
.DXBDrawing Exchange Binary
.DXFDrawing Exchange Format File
.EMFEnhanced Windows Metafile
.EPSEncapsulated PostScript File
.EXROpenEXR Image
.GIFGraphical Interchange Format File
.HDRHigh Dynamic Range Image File
.HEICHigh Efficiency Image Format
.HEIFHigh Efficiency Image Format
.HIFHigh Efficiency Image Format
.IDMLAdobe InDesign Markup Language File
.J2KJPEG 2000 Image
.JP2JPEG 2000 Core Image
.JPEGJPEG Image
.JPGJPEG Image
.JXLJPEG XL Image
.JXRJPEG XR Image
.PDFPortable Document Format File
.PNGPortable Network Graphic
.PSPostScript File
.PSBPhotoshop Large Document Format
.PSDAdobe Photoshop Document
.SVGScalable Vector Graphic
.TGATarga Graphic
.TIFTagged Image File
.TIFFTagged Image File Format
.WEBPWebP Image
.WMFWindows Metafile
Updated 5/27/2026