Affinity Photo

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Account requirement

A Canva account is required to use Affinity, and organizations can contact Canva about setup options including SSO.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

Canva AI

Canva premium plans unlock AI tools in Affinity; a free Canva account provides the core app tools without payment.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

Company

Canva says it launched in 2013 as an online design and publishing tool.canva.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Editing

Photo tools include non-destructive adjustments, RAW development, retouching, HDR, batch processing, macros, and unlimited layers.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

Export

Affinity exports JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, and press-ready PDF files, with batch export options.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

File support

Affinity can import layered PSD files, though smart objects and some advanced filters may flatten.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

Integrations

Affinity supports workflows with DaVinci Resolve and Capture One, and offers a Claude AI Connector in beta.affinity.studio · read 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.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

Performance

Affinity uses GPU acceleration and hardware optimization for brush strokes, zooming, and live filters.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

Platform limits

Affinity is currently available for Windows and macOS, while the iPad version is listed as coming soon.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

Privacy

Affinity says files are stored locally on the device and are not used to train its AI features.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

Affinity combines professional photo editing, vector design, illustration, and page layout in one app.affinity.studio · read 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.canva.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Support

Affinity provides a searchable Help Center and learning resources.affinity.studio · read 12 Oct 2026

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