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Following its acquisition by Canva, Affinity has launched a revolutionary free, all-in-one design platform, consolidating its popular creative tools into a single application. The new Affinity app seamlessly integrates Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher, providing users with comprehensive photo editing, vector illustration, and page layout functionalities. A universal file format streamlines workflows, and direct export to Canva accounts is now available. Canva Premium subscribers can leverage AI-powered features, including image generation and advanced photo cleanup tools, within the Affinity environment. While existing standalone Affinity applications will remain functional, the company stresses that the unified Affinity app will be perpetually free. The inclusion of AI capabilities, however, could potentially spark debate among creatives wary of the technology’s role in design.