Microsoft has officially declared the end of Paint 3D, an image editing tool that came with Windows 10.
The application is set to be deleted from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024, signaling the conclusion of an app that was launched with the goal of making 3D content creation more widespread among users.
Summary
- Microsoft has revealed that Paint 3D will be discontinued and removed from the Microsoft Store by November 4, 2024. Existing installations will still be functional, but the app will no longer be available for download.
- Microsoft recommends using Paint or Photos app for editing 2D images and 3D Viewer for viewing 3D content.
Microsoft has declared that Paint 3D will be discontinued and taken off the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024. Existing installations of the app will still function, but it will no longer be available for download after that date.
Microsoft recommends using Paint or Photos app for editing 2D images and 3D Viewer for viewing 3D content.
Not using the app.
Paint 3D was created to enable the editing of both 2D and 3D images, offering a contemporary take on the traditional Microsoft Paint. Nonetheless, it did not attract a large number of users as anticipated.
Microsoft recognized this by not including Paint 3D as a default application in Windows 11, making it available as an optional choice for users who still wished to utilize the tool.
When is the removal scheduled?
Users who need to reinstall Paint 3D must do so before the specified date as it will no longer be available for download after November 4, 2024. Existing installations will remain functional.
Options
Microsoft suggests using Paint or the Photos app for editing 2D images and 3D Viewer for viewing 3D content as alternatives.
Paint 3D alternatives
- 2D Image Editing: Choosing between Paint and Photos.
- Visualization of three-dimensional content: Viewer for 3D.
The conclusion of Paint 3D signifies shifts in user preferences and requirements, with a broader selection of specialized tools available both within and beyond the Microsoft environment.