Big news in the world of design software — Affinity Studio has officially launched, marking a major milestone for the creative community. Even more exciting: all Affinity applications are now completely free for everyone to download and use.
This announcement follows the recent acquisition of Affinity by Canva, the online design platform known for making graphic creation accessible to everyone. Canva’s purchase of Affinity signaled big changes ahead, and this release confirms it — the powerful suite of professional-grade tools is now available at no cost.
What Is Affinity Studio?
Affinity’s products have been a favorite for some of the staff at Page Progressive for some time. Affinity Studio is the new unified platform that brings together the entire Affinity suite — Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, and Affinity Publisher — under one umbrella. These applications have long been regarded as top-tier alternatives to Adobe’s industry standards:
- Affinity Photo competes directly with Adobe Photoshop for photo editing and image manipulation.
- Affinity Designer rivals Adobe Illustrator as a powerful vector design tool.
- Affinity Publisher is a direct competitor to Adobe InDesign for page layout and print production.
With this release, Affinity Studio seamlessly integrates these three apps, giving creatives a smooth, efficient workflow for everything from web graphics to magazine layouts — without the need for expensive subscriptions.
The Canva Connection
Canva’s acquisition of Affinity earlier this year brought together two creative powerhouses. Canva’s user-friendly web-based design tools reach millions of users worldwide, while Affinity’s desktop apps are beloved by professional designers for their precision and performance.
By making Affinity free, Canva is opening the door for a new generation of designers to experience professional-quality tools — something that was once cost-prohibitive for many freelancers, small businesses, and design students.
A New Standard for Design?
Now that Affinity Studio is available at no cost, it could quickly become the new standard for creative work in both digital and print media. Whether you’re editing photos, crafting brand identities, designing marketing materials, or building visuals for web design projects, Affinity’s suite delivers the power and polish professionals expect — all without a subscription.
For web designers, this change could have lasting impact. Tools like Affinity Designer make it easy to create responsive layouts, scalable graphics, and modern design elements for sites built on platforms like WordPress. And for print work, Affinity Publisher provides the same level of control and quality as industry staples like InDesign.