To choose the right Affinity version to download, a couple of practical clarifications help ensure you get the version that fits your needs and device. What you likely want to know

• The current mainstream path for Affinity as of late 2025 is a unified “Affinity” app released by Canva after acquiring Affinity. This version combines vector design, photo editing, and layout/publishing tools in one app. It is commonly offered as a free core app with Canva Pro features (AI features) gated behind subscriptions. If you previously owned the older separate products, the perpetual V2 licenses stay available for existing owners but are no longer actively maintained. This unified app is targeted at macOS and Windows initially, with iPadOS/mobile support planned or released subsequently. [context from latest industry updates]

What to download based on your situation

• If you want the latest unified experience (recommended for most users):
  • Download the current “Affinity” app (the single, unified application). It’s provided free to start, with Canva Pro–based AI features available to subscribers. This path replaces the former separate Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher line. [context from latest industry updates]
• If you already own a perpetual V2 license and want to continue using that exact version:
  • You can install Affinity V2 from your existing license purchase, as Serif/Canva have stated that the V2 perpetual license remains available to existing owners but will not be actively maintained. This version will not reflect the new unified app’s updates. [context from latest industry updates]
• If you’re on a device that is only Windows or macOS now, the new unified app tends to land on these platforms first; iPadOS support has been rolling out or announced separately. If you specifically need iPadOS, check the latest store listing for availability and any separate iPad app plans. [context from latest industry updates]

How to pick quickly

• New users or those seeking the most integrated feature set: choose the unified Affinity app (free core, with Canva Pro AI features if you subscribe).
• Existing owners with a V2 license and no need for ongoing updates: you can continue using V2 per license terms, but expect no active maintenance and no access to the new features without migrating to the unified app.
• If you require explicit platform support (e.g., macOS vs Windows vs iPadOS), verify current platform availability on the official product pages or app stores before downloading.

Notes

• Be cautious of sources claiming free, full-functionality “Affinity by Canva” downloads outside official channels, as platforms may vary by region and licensing. Always download from official Affinity/Canva pages or major app stores for authenticity and security.
• The shift from three separate apps to a single unified app represents a significant change in licensing and feature access, so confirm whether your workflows depend on any legacy features that might have changed in the new unified version.

If you’d like, tell me your operating system (macOS, Windows, or iPadOS) and whether you’re a new user or returning user with a V2 license, and I’ll give you the most precise download option and steps.