Illustration, photo retouching and page layout usually mean three separate programs. Affinity brings Vector, Pixel, and Layout tools into one workspace, so projects can move between these types of work in one document.
Move between Vector, Pixel, and Layout work
Affinity’s studios cover vector graphics, pixel-based image work, and page composition. Switch among them while keeping the work in the same document, whether you are drawing an illustration, editing a photo, or arranging a publication.
- Use the Blend Tool to build and adjust intricate visual effects.
- Write in-app scripts that operate across vector, pixel, and layout work.
Continue projects in other file formats
Open PSD, AI, IDML, and DWG files in Affinity while retaining their layer organization and document structure. This supports continuing work created in those formats and exchanging editable project files with collaborators.
Revise edits and share finished designs
Affinity keeps edits as a changeable sequence, so individual steps can be adjusted, moved, or removed while the original project remains intact. Its undo history can take a project back through earlier changes, including after reaching an export.
- Export finished Affinity designs to Canva for live collaboration with teammates.
- Canva premium plan subscribers can access optional AI tools within Affinity.
Pros
- Vector, Pixel, and Layout tools share a document
- Imports PSD, AI, IDML, and DWG files
- Edits can be reordered or removed without flattening
- Scripts can run across all three studio types
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · 64-bit only · x64-based processor with SSE2 support · 4GB RAM minimum (8GB+ recommended)
Which types of creative work can Affinity handle?
It provides tools for vector design, pixel-based photo editing, and page layout in one app.
Can Affinity open files made in other design programs?
It can bring in PSD, AI, IDML, and DWG files while preserving their layer organization and structure.
Can a design be shared for collaboration in Canva?
Yes. Export a finished Affinity file to Canva, where teammates can collaborate live.