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