Discover Affinity 2.5 update and try it free for six months

The Affinity 2.5 creative suite has been enhanced with a range of new features in its latest free update, now available. Version 2.5 marks the first update following the acquisition of the company by Canva in March, demonstrating a sustained dedication to incorporating essential new functionalities into Affinity Photo for photo editing, Affinity Designer for graphic design, and Affinity Publisher for page layout.

Continual updates remain at the heart of the Affinity ethos

Affinity is the first creative suite to be fully optimized for Windows PCs with the latest Snapdragon X Elite chip. Users of the new devices will notice incredible speed improvements, whether working on simple edits or complex multilayered documents.

• The introduction of variable fonts across all Affinity applications. Variable fonts present an expansive array of typographic design opportunities. In addition to offering predefined font styles like light, bold, and condensed, variable fonts empower users with precise control over text design.
• The new Stroke Width Tool, available alongside the Pencil Tool in Affinity Designer’s toolbar, the tool gives users an on-document way of editing the pressure profile of any curve. Further improvements to the Pencil Tool include a new curve-smoothing algorithm that gives better, smoother results.
• In all apps, a new QR Code Tool is now available from the shapes flyout in the toolbar, making it easy to add a QR code to documents.

Affinity has launched an excellent opportunity for users to use a suite of design, photo editing, and page layout applications for free for six months. This trial period is specifically designed for individuals looking for sufficient time to transition from their existing software to Affinity’s offerings. To ease this transition, Affinity has implemented a robust support initiative that includes a variety of instructional videos and tutorials created by both in-house experts and seasoned professionals who already know how to use the award-winning software.

A free trial is available for Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, and Affinity Publisher on Mac, Windows PC, and iPad platforms. Users who choose to download the software do not have to make a purchase. However, for those interested in purchasing applications, they are currently available with a significant 50% discount.

To download the free trial, go to affinity.serif.com.

Affinity stemmed from a vision to empower designers to produce high-quality content effectively and affordably. In 10 years, the Affinity suite of creative products – Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, and Affinity Publisher – has become renowned for delivering powerful experiences for professionals.

More than three million users around the world trust Affinity to create everything from complex multi-layered graphics to detailed technical diagrams, art and illustration, logos, mockups, documents, magazines, and much more

Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, and Affinity Publisher have been lauded for their lightning-fast performance and seamless cross-platform compatibility across macOS, Windows, and iPadOS.

Affinity has won several industry awards, including an Apple Design Award, Apple App of the Year for Mac and iPad, and the Microsoft Application Developer of the Year. Developed by UK company Serif, Affinity was acquired by Canva in March 2024. Canva is an online visual communications and collaboration platform with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design.