Our favourite free graphics suite gets supercharged as Canva's Affinity gets a flurry of upgrades in a bid to rival Adobe
THE SO WHAT
Canva tying Affinity more tightly into its ecosystem—with automation, file compatibility, and links to Cavalry and ProSuite—is a push to own the full creative workflow, not just casual design. If you build tools for designers or marketers, assume a future where Canva is both the canvas and the asset manager you have to integrate with.
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