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Canva Integrates Affinity Files into Capture One and DaVinci Resolve, Enhancing Creative Workflows

digital · 2026-04-17

Canva has introduced updates that incorporate native support for Affinity's .af file format within Capture One and DaVinci Resolve, enabling users to access projects directly without needing to convert files. The latest version of DaVinci Resolve automatically refreshes .af files, ensuring that timelines remain synchronized. Additionally, Canva has added features to Affinity, such as the new Canva AI Studio, which offers AI-driven capabilities like image generation and background removal, accessible through a premium plan. The Canva Brand System in Affinity empowers users to utilize approved brand assets directly, enhancing workflows for hybrid creators using Capture One and DaVinci Resolve, and streamlining the process from editing to final output.

Key facts

  • Canva announced native support for Affinity's .af file format in Capture One and DaVinci Resolve
  • Projects created in Affinity can now be opened directly within Capture One and DaVinci Resolve
  • DaVinci Resolve automatically refreshes updated .af files, keeping timelines in sync
  • Canva AI Studio is now built into Affinity, providing AI-powered features
  • Access to AI features requires a premium Canva plan
  • Canva's Brand System is introduced inside Affinity for working with approved brand assets
  • Assets created in Affinity can be exported into Canva's ecosystem
  • This integration reinforces non-Adobe creative workflows

Entities

Institutions

  • Canva
  • Affinity
  • Capture One
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe

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