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Get started with Affinity

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New to Affinity? This first lesson walks you through the interface, tools, and core setup so you can start designing fast — no matter your experience level. In this lesson, you’ll get a complete tour of Affinity's UI, learn how the different studios work, and build your first project using real artwork.

Download the lesson file and follow along here.

Get started with Affinity

9m

New to Affinity? This first lesson walks you through the interface, tools, and core setup so you can start designing fast — no matter your experience level. In this lesson, you’ll get a complete tour of Affinity's UI, learn how the different studios work, and build your first project using real artwork.

Download the lesson file and follow along here.


What you’ll learn

  • How to navigate the Affinity interface
  • What each Studio does and when to use it
  • How to create and set up documents
  • How to import and export files
  • How to organise and manage layers
  • How to draw vector curves using the Pencil Tool

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Last updated 09 Oct, 2026

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