Canva integrates Affinity: Affinity apps to become permanently free on Canva’s new design platform

Canva’s new owners have confirmed that the Affinity creative apps will be folded into Canva’s design platform and made permanently free. Alongside the integration announcement, Canva has released a new version of the Affinity apps as part of the transition.

The move means Affinity’s photo, vector and layout tools will now sit inside a broader Canva ecosystem and be available to users at no cost. Canva says the apps will remain available in their updated form and that the change is part of a larger strategy to expand its design offerings.

What’s changing

• Permanent free access: Affinity apps will be available for free going forward as part of Canva’s platform.
• Updated releases: Canva has published a new version of the Affinity apps to coincide with the integration.
• Platform integration: Affinity’s standalone features will be incorporated into Canva’s workflows and platform services.

Why this matters

Making a respected, professional toolset freely available could broaden access for hobbyists, students and smaller studios that previously hesitated at upfront costs. For Canva, adding Affinity’s capabilities strengthens its position as a one‑stop design platform spanning casual and professional use cases.

There are also questions to watch: how will updates and roadmap decisions be managed, will professional users keep access to advanced features and file compatibility, and how will the change affect Serif (the original developer) and existing Affinity customers?

Where to learn more

Find background and product pages here: Canva and Affinity (Serif).

Discussion: Will you start using Affinity as part of Canva now that the apps are free — or do you worry about changes to features and professional support?