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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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