Affinity Designer

Affinity Designer is a professional-grade vector graphics editor that was developed as a modern alternative to legacy design software. It was originally created by Serif (Europe) Ltd, a software company based in Nottingham, England. The product gained significant acclaim for its speed, precision, and the ability to switch seamlessly between vector and raster workspaces.

In early 2024, the brand underwent a major ownership shift when it was acquired by the Australian graphic design platform Canva. This acquisition was aimed at strengthening Canva’s professional tool suite. Despite the change in ownership, the development team continues to operate primarily from the United Kingdom, while the brand is now part of a global creative software ecosystem headquartered in Australia.