Affinity Just Added NEW AI Models… (Nano Banana?!)
New AI models like Nano Banana and SeeDream are now available inside Affinity (April 2026 update) but where can you find them and how much AI usage do they actually require?
In this video, I break down:
-Where to find the new AI models in Affinity
-How to use them inside Generative Edit & Generate Image
-The REAL difference in quality between models
-And most importantly… how much of your monthly AI allowance each one uses
Spoiler: some models can burn through your credits FAST ⚠️
If you're using Affinity + Canva AI together, this is something you need to understand.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
Which models cost 4x (or more) in AI usage
When to use premium models (and when NOT to)
How to track your Canva AI usage inside Affinity
💡 Key Takeaway
Better AI models = better results… but also require higher credit/allowance usage. Knowing when to use each one is the difference between efficient workflows and burning through your monthly limit.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 New AI Models in Affinity (Nano Banana?)
00:18 April 2026 Update
00:50 How to Check Your Affinity Version
01:00 Where NOT to Find the New Models
01:20 Where to Find AI Models (Canva AI Panel)
01:40 Generative Edit Models Explained
02:00 What the Crown Icon Means (AI Credits)
02:30 How to Track AI Usage (IMPORTANT)
03:10 Testing Nano Banana (Quality + Cost)
03:44 Nano Banana Cost Breakdown (4% Usage)
04:02 Testing Flux Model (Cheaper Option)
04:33 Flux Results + Cost (1% Usage)
04:58 Testing C-Dream Model
05:16 C-Dream Cost Comparison
05:29 Resolution Limitations (Generative Edit)
06:06 Generate Image Tool (Higher Quality?)
06:30 More AI Model Options Explained
07:00 Testing Nano Banana 2K Ultra
07:45 Image Quality + Variations
08:20 Hidden Setting That Wastes Credits
08:50 HUGE Credit Usage Example (32% Hit!)
09:24 When to Use Premium Models
09:50 Final Thoughts (Use AI Strategically)
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