Microsoft Will Remove Paint 3D App In November

Microsoft shared a new update on its Paint 3D app letting users know that it will stop working later this year.

“Paint 3D is deprecated and will be removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4th, 2024,” states the update shared by Microsoft. “Existing installations of Paint 3D will continue to work, but the app will no longer be available for download from the Microsoft Store.”

As an alternative, Microsoft suggests users use Paint and Photos for editing viewing 2D images, and 3D Viewer for 3D content.

According to PCMag, the application had been working for 7 years and Microsoft made a big announcement for its launch, promoting it as a “new app for creativity.” Paint 3D was created for 3d modeling and editing.

Microsoft hasn’t shared too many details, and it has just been spotted by a few users. PCMag reports that the message did not show in their download yet. Paint 3D isn’t part of the default apps included in Windows 11, only on certain Windows 10 devices, and it must be downloaded at the moment.

The tech site suggests that it could be a similar case to what happened to the original Paint tool back in 2017. After Microsoft announced its removal, users complained and the company decided to leave the app in the Windows Store.

According to The Verge, Microsoft has even added more features —including Photoshop and AI-powered features— to Paint on Windows 11, making it an attractive tool at the moment.

Users have already shown discontent on social media. “It’s a shame, honestly. They could’ve integrated it into the regular Paint,” said one user. “Paint 3D will be missed. I use it almost every day,” added another.

The removal could be related to the company’s recent updates. Microsoft recently launched Designer app, an AI-powered tool expected to compete against major design tools like Canva.