Affinity 3.3 is a major software update released as part of the Canva ProSuite that unifies photo editing, vector design, and page layout into a single free application. The release introduces over 60 new features, including a vector blend tool, global RAW development options, JavaScript scripting, and Adobe InDesign file import support. The following is a summary of the Key Additions
| Feature Category | Key Additions & Updates | Primary Benefits |
| Vector & Layout Tools | • Blend Tool: Fluid, live-editable transitions between shapes/curves with bias, easing, and two-path controls. • G2 Curve Tools: Curvature combs and curvature-aware snapping. • Mask Tool: Streamlined tool combining sky/person detection, brushes, and gradients. | Eliminates manual repetition in complex design tasks and resolves curve continuity issues cleanly. |
| Photography & RAW | • RAW Enhancements: Nine new color, sharpening, and detail adjustments; reusable global presets. • Mixed Light Correction: Automatic balancing of multi-temperature light sources. • Motion Blur Reduction: Recovers sharp details from camera shake. • Scene Decomposition: Separates flattened raster assets into editable elements. | Minimizes tedious manual masking/retouching and brings deeper functionality directly into RAW workflows. |
| Automation & AI | • In-App Scripting: Write and execute scripts across vector, pixel, and layout layers. • Claude AI Connector: Generate and execute automation scripts using natural language via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). • Advanced AI Capabilities: Includes Image to 3D, Generative Upscale, and SDR-to-HDR reconstruction. | Streamlines production pipelines, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks effortlessly using conversational AI assistants. |
Key Feature Breakdown
- The Blend Tool: Highly requested by the vector community, this tool allows designers to create live, editable morphs between multiple objects or paths. It features advanced controls like step distances, object-specific property adjustments, two-path distribution, and organic rotational mapping.
- Advanced Photography Adjustments: Photographers gain deeper capability while RAW data is live, letting them bundle edits into shareable presets applicable to panoramas, stacks, and focus merges. Tools like Mixed Light Correction and Motion Blur Reduction automatically handle environment-driven imperfections.
- Scripting and Claude Integration: In-app scripting brings programmatic control over documents. For users without coding experience, the integration with Claude via local MCP configuration acts as an AI connector to write and run scripts seamlessly across vector, pixel, and page layout studios.
These videos / articles provide a walkthrough of the major 3.3 update features, demonstrating tools like the Blend Tool, Star Removal and new RAW processing enhancements in action.
Kru Mark Tutorials Affinity 3.3 September 2026 Update
Affinity Revolution – https://youtu.be/UpIba6-ehO4?t=8
Star Removal – https://youtu.be/KGs5-S26-Lc
How to update – How To Mark – https://youtu.be/hkaPPjJ1H5o
Petapixel – Article
The Magazine For Photographers – Article