Affinity
by Canva
🎨 The All-In-One Creative Super-App
Photo editing, vector design, and publishing merged into one app.
And yes, Canva made it completely free.
Why Every Student Needs This
Professional-grade creative tools without the subscription headaches.
Old Way (Adobe)
- 💸 Expensive monthly subscriptions
- 🐌 Separate, heavy apps (Ps, Ai, Id)
- 🔄 Constant updates & bloat
- 😤 "Scratch disk full" errors
New Way (Affinity)
- 🆓 Completely Free - Core professional features are $0 forever
- 🚀 One Unified App - Switch between Photo, Vector, and Layout tabs instantly
- ⚡ Lightweight - Runs smoothly on student laptops
- 📁 Universal Format - One file type for everything
- 🎓 Real-world scenario - "I designed my whole thesis in Affinity. The 'StudioLink' feature saved me hours of app switching!" - Design Student
Wait, is it really free?
Yes. Canva made Affinity free in October 2025. Here is the breakdown:
✅ FREE Forever
All professional tools (Photo, Designer, Publisher Personas), saving files, exporting, and commercial use.
💳 Optional (Canva Pro)
Generative AI features (Magic Fill, AI Background removal).
Inside the Super-App
One application. Three "Studios". Infinite possibilities.
Pixel Studio (formerly Photo)
Click the "Pixel" icon to instantly transform the interface into a world-class photo editor. Retouch images, color grade, and create composites.
💡 Student Tip:
You can edit a photo directly on your poster layout without opening a new file. It's magic.
- ✓ Full RAW development
- ✓ Non-destructive layers
- ✓ Photoshop plugin support
Pixel Persona
Vector Persona
Vector Studio (formerly Designer)
Switch to the "Vector" tab for crisp logos, icons, and illustrations. Infinite zoom means your work never loses quality.
🎯 Perfect For:
🎨 Club logos & branding
📱 App UI mockups
📊 Scientific diagrams
- ✓ Million-percent zoom
- ✓ Vector & Raster mixed workflow
- ✓ Artboards for UI design
Layout Studio (formerly Publisher)
The container for everything. Bring your text, images, and vectors together to create professional reports, books, and presentations.
📚 Real Student Story:
"I stopped using Word for my lab reports. Layout Studio makes them look like published scientific journals." - Bio Student
- ✓ Master Pages & Templates
- ✓ Advanced Typography
- ✓ PDF & eBook Export
Layout Persona
Demo Guide
See how the unified workflow changes everything
The Adobe Era is Over.
Join millions of students using the unified Affinity app.
Download Affinity (Free)Windows • macOS • iPadOS (Coming Soon) • Free Forever