A world-class RAW editor and compositor that became a 'free forever' tool in late 2025. Now unified into the 'Affinity' app, its Pixel Studio offers 100% of the professional retouching, HDR merging, and frequency separation tools without cost. While the core app is free and runs locally, advanced 'Canva AI Studio' tools like Generative Expand and Fill require a subscription.

The gold standard for studio and commercial photography, renowned for its superior RAW processing and industry-leading tethered shooting. The late 2025 update (v16.7) introduced 'Combine Masks,' 'Clothes Masking,' and a redesigned Retouch Tool Tab for AI-powered face, eye, and teeth enhancements. While unmatched in color accuracy, its high cost and subscription-first updates drive many towards more affordable or open-source rivals.