Affinity launches free all-in-one design app for iPad

Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 14:00 · Updated 14:22

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Canva has released Affinity for iPad, combining sketching, vector graphics, photo editing and page layout in one app. The core tools are free for individuals with a Canva account; AI features require a premium plan, and some desktop features are not included at launch.

Affinity for iPad brings sketching, vector graphics, photo editing and page layout together in one app, with work saved in a file format that can also be opened on desktop.
The core tools are free for individuals, but using the app requires a free Canva account; AI tools are limited to a Canva premium plan.
The iPad version supports Apple Pencil features and is available from the App Store, but some desktop tools are absent at launch.

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Key facts

Availability: Available as a free App Store download.
Supported iPadOS: Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Free tier: Core sketching, vector, photo and layout tools are free for individuals; a free Canva account is required.
Paid features: AI features are available through Canva AI Studio with a Canva premium plan.
Desktop sign-ups: Canva says the desktop app has attracted more than seven million sign-ups.