Affinity

Canva's free desktop app for vector illustration, photo editing, and page layout on macOS and Windows.

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): vector, graphic design, desktop, freeVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOSVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Vector illustration, Curve editing and Shape Builder, Image Trace, Photo editing, Page layoutVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Affinity is Canva's free desktop application that combines vector illustration, photo editing, and page layout for macOS and Windows, with some AI features requiring a paid Canva plan.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Graphic design, Vector illustration, Photo editing, Page layoutVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Headquarters country(US): AustraliaVerification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

User reviews

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