Affinity Software is a unified creative platform built from the ground up to power three core disciplines: photo editing, vector illustration/UX design, and page layout/publishing. It combines the capabilities of the classic Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher apps into one system with Pixel, Vector, and Layout studios. Each studio focuses on a creative mode, yet they’re tightly integrated, so content flows naturally across disciplines.
Features
- Pixel Studio & Photo Editing:Pro‑grade retouching, RAW development, and compositing for photography and image work.
- Advanced Retouching: Touch up portraits and products quickly with natural results.
- Epic Image Compositing: Build layered scenes and creative blends with masks and adjustments.
- Full RAW Editing: Develop RAW files non‑destructively from first tweak to final export.
- Stacks, Batch & Macros: Automate repetitive steps and align image stacks without plug‑ins.
- Vector Studio & Design:Draw icons, logos, UI components, and scalable artwork with precision tools.
- Curve Editing: Snap, reshape, and fine‑tune paths for clean, accurate lines.
- Shapes with Shape Builder: Create and modify geometric elements quickly using one tool.
- Gradients & Fill Tool: Apply linear, radial, or conical gradients that add depth and texture.
- Image Trace: Convert flat images to editable vectors for a solid starting point.
- Layout Studio & Publishing:Produce books, brochures, magazines, and reports with professional control.
- Layout Management: Keep content aligned using Smart Master Pages, AutoFlow, styles, guides, and grids.
- Advanced Typography: Adjust kerning, leading, ligatures, variable fonts, and artistic text.
- Press‑Ready Output: Run preflight checks, add bleed/margins, export PDF/X, and include print marks.
- Data Merge: Flow spreadsheet or database content directly into multi‑page designs.
- Customization & Workspaces:Shape the interface to match each project or role for consistent speed.
- Custom Studios: Save multiple panel/tool arrangements and switch in a click.
- Panel Management: Dock, float, and reorder panels to keep focus on the task at hand.
- Shareable Setups: Export/import studio presets to align teams or learn from others.
- Performance & Precision:A fluid, responsive engine that previews changes as you work.
- Live Adjustments: See filters, effects, and corrections update instantly.
- GPU Acceleration: Leverage graphics hardware for panning, zooming, and complex composites.
- Pixel‑Perfect Preview: View output as it will ship to print or screen.
- Non‑Destructive Editing:Experiment freely while keeping originals preserved.
- Layer‑Based Workflow: Apply masks, adjustments, and effects without committing.
- Editable Stacks: Reorder, tweak, or erase changes at any time.
- Reversible Steps: Remove or refine edits without flattening.
- Compatibility & Collaboration:Work across ecosystems with minimal friction.
- PSD/AI/IDML/DWG Import: Bring in files with structure and layers preserved.
- Intent Retention: Maintain effects, styles, and text as closely as possible.
- Export Options: Send clean PDFs, images, or vector formats with share‑ready presets.
- Security & Control:Keep creative assets private and aligned with your preferences.
- Local File Privacy: Affinity can’t access local files; content isn’t used to train AI features.
- Canva Settings Control: Manage any cloud content and review preferences anytime.
- AI Tools with Canva Premium (Optional):Add AI where it speeds up tasks, without clutter.
- Generative Fill: Remove or add elements convincingly with context‑aware edits.
- Background Removal: Separate subjects with a click and refine edges cleanly.
- Image & Vector Generation: Create assets to iterate ideas rapidly.
- AI Studio Integration: Use Canva AI Studio or bring tools into Pixel, Vector, and Layout.
- Cross‑Platform Availability:Keep projects moving on the systems you use most.
- macOS Native: Optimized for Apple silicon and Intel with smooth performance.
- Windows Performance: Runs fast on mid‑range hardware and benefits from a dedicated GPU.
- iPad (In Development): A tablet edition is being built; mobile workflows are on the roadmap.
