Canva releases Affinity all-in-one creative app for iPad

Canva has launched the Affinity app for iPad, a unified creative suite that integrates sketching, vector graphics, photo editing, and page layout into a single application. The app is available for free to individuals with a Canva account, though advanced AI-driven features, such as generative expansion and noise reduction, require a premium Canva subscription.

Designed specifically for the iPad ecosystem, the application features four specialized environments: Sketch Studio, Vector, Pixel, and Layout. These tools operate within a single .af file, allowing users to transition seamlessly between different creative disciplines without switching applications. The software is optimized for touch gestures and the Apple Pencil Pro, supporting advanced functions like barrel roll, squeeze, and hover.

For professional workflows, the app supports RAW photo editing, non-destructive adjustments, and the import of industry-standard files including PSD, AI, INDD, and SVG. The unified file format ensures compatibility with the desktop versions of Affinity for Mac and Windows. Additionally, Affinity has confirmed that a native version for Linux is currently in active development, though no official release date has been set.