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            "tagline": "Free design app for vector, pixel and page layout work",
            "summary": "Affinity is a free desktop design app from Canva that combines vector drawing, photo editing and page layout in one .af document. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the company says an iPad version is in development. Canva AI tools need a Canva premium plan.",
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                "No iPad version yet"
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            "overview": "Affinity puts vector illustration, pixel photo editing and multi-page layout in one app, so a file can move between them without export steps. The site describes non-destructive editing, pixel-perfect export by object, slice or document, and import support for PSD, AI, IDML, SVG and PDF files. Studios let users arrange their own toolbars and panels.\n\nAccess to the core tools is free after signing in with a free Canva account. Optional Canva AI features, such as generative fill, require a Canva premium plan. The app is desktop only for now, since iPad support is listed as coming soon. Affinity suits people who want professional design work without a subscription."
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            "tagline": "Vector illustration and layout software for Windows, Mac and web",
            "summary": "CorelDRAW is a vector illustration and layout application made by Corel. The Graphics Suite runs on Windows and Mac, and a web app is available. It is sold by subscription or as a one-time purchase, and a free trial is offered.",
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                "Costs money, unlike Affinity or Inkscape"
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