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Affinity Designer

Affinity Designer is a vector graphics editor developed by Serif (now owned by Canva) for graphic design, illustration, and UI/UX work. Originally sold as a one-time purchase alternative to Adobe Illustrator, Affinity became completely free in 2025 following Canva's acquisition of Serif. The application combines vector and raster design tools in a single workspace with professional-grade features.

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DesignFreemium
macOS · Windows

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CompanySerif
Year Launched2014
PricingFreemium
Open SourceNo
CategoryDesign

KEY FEATURES

Vector, pixel, and layout studios in one app

Non-destructive editing with live preview

PSD, AI, IDML, and DWG file import

Professional color management and CMYK support

Customizable workspace with saveable setups

AI tools available with Canva premium plans

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All features included, No subscription required, Free since Canva acquisition, AI tools with Canva premium

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