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Adobe Photoshop Elements vs Affinity: catalog facts
Adobe Photoshop Elements	Affinity
Paid Sold as a 3-year term license rather than a monthly subscription.	Free Free for individuals, with a separate enterprise offering.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Guided edits walk through techniques step by step AI and automated fixes for common flaws	Vector, photo and layout tools in one app Imports PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files with layers intact
Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years Fewer tools than full Photoshop	Requires a Canva account to download Some AI features are tied to Canva
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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