Affinity Photo
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Affinity Photo, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Affinity Photo's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Affinity | Free | Free Canva account required · Canva AI tools require a Canva premium plan · No payment required |
The facts
Each one read from Affinity Photo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account requirement
- A Canva account is required to use Affinity, and organizations can contact Canva about setup options including SSO.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Canva AI
- Canva premium plans unlock AI tools in Affinity; a free Canva account provides the core app tools without payment.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Photo tools include non-destructive adjustments, RAW development, retouching, HDR, batch processing, macros, and unlimited layers.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Export
- Affinity exports JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, and press-ready PDF files, with batch export options.checked 12 Oct 2026
- File support
- Affinity can import layered PSD files, though smart objects and some advanced filters may flatten.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Affinity supports workflows with DaVinci Resolve and Capture One, and offers a Claude AI Connector in beta.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- After downloading and activating with a Canva account, Affinity can be used offline, although some connected features require internet access.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Performance
- Affinity uses GPU acceleration and hardware optimization for brush strokes, zooming, and live filters.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Affinity says files are stored locally on the device and are not used to train its AI features.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Affinity combines professional photo editing, vector design, illustration, and page layout in one app.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- Canva says its designs are encrypted in transit with TLS/SSL and at rest with AES256; it also lists ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Affinity provides a searchable Help Center and learning resources.checked 12 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- Canva says it launched in 2013 as an online design and publishing tool.checked 12 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limits
- Affinity is currently available for Windows and macOS, while the iPad version is listed as coming soon.checked 12 Oct 2026
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