The creative software landscape has just shifted dramatically. The all-new Affinity, now under the umbrella of Canva, has launched, and it’s making a huge splash by merging its powerful suite into a single, accessible application .

For years, creatives had to choose between Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher. Now, they’ve been unified into one seamless platform, allowing you to move effortlessly between vector design, photo editing, and page layout without switching apps . The interface is clean and elegantly designed, offering customizable “Studios” that let you tailor the workspace to your specific workflow .

The most groundbreaking news? The core suite is now completely free. Canva has moved Affinity to a “freemium” model, making its professional-grade tools available to everyone with a free Canva account . For those who want more, optional advanced AI tools—like generative fill and background removal—are available through a Canva Pro subscription . This positions Affinity as a powerful and budget-friendly alternative to Adobe’s costly Creative Cloud .

There are a plethora of great tutorials online, many by Affinity itself. The older ones maybe inaccurate, so check the dates.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional tired of subscription fees or a beginner looking for top-tier design software, the all-new Affinity offers a compelling, high-performance path forward. It’s a true revolution in accessible creative power.