Paint.NET news and updates for Desktop Windows

22 May 2025

Windows Introduces New Features for Paint, Snipping Tool

Windows updates offer enhanced tools for Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad to Windows Insiders. This includes a sticker generator, precision screenshot tool, and AI text assistance.

06 May 2025

Windows 11 Transformation: New Start Menu and AI Features

Windows 11 introduces a revamped Start menu and new AI features. Microsoft enhances user experience with a phone companion panel, and updates to the Paint app and Snipping Tool, integrating an AI agent into settings.

09 Apr 2025

Windows 11 Update Enhances Paint with AI Cocreator

Windows 11's Paint update introduces an enhanced Cocreator panel, improving user experience with AI-enabled artwork creation. New features include a Try again button for regenerating images and an Apply button for easy content integration.

03 Mar 2025

Microsoft Elevates Paint on Windows 11 with AI Innovation

Microsoft upgrades Paint on Windows 11, adding AI-driven Image Creator and Generative Erase, enhancing the creative experience for users.

17 Sep 2024

Microsoft to Discontinue Legacy DRM Services and Retire Paint 3D in November

Microsoft will discontinue Legacy DRM services for Windows Media Player and Silverlight on Windows 7 and 8, affecting DRM-protected content playback. Personal CD rips and streaming to Xbox 360 will be impacted. Microsoft also plans to retire Paint 3D in November.

13 Aug 2024

Microsoft to End Paint 3D Support, Focus Shifts to Classic Paint

Microsoft will discontinue Paint 3D after November 4, 2024, ending downloads and updates. Introduced in 2017 with Windows 10 Creators Update, Paint 3D struggled to gain traction. Microsoft will focus on updating the traditional Paint application instead.

13 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Remove Paint 3D from Store, Ending Updates in November 2024

Microsoft will remove Paint 3D from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024. The app will no longer receive updates, and Windows 11 users are being directed to a webpage for more details. Despite a high rating, Paint 3D struggled with user retention and received negative feedback.

12 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Discontinue Paint 3D Downloads and Updates from November 2024

Microsoft announced that Paint 3D, introduced in 2017 with Windows 10, will be discontinued on November 4, 2024. The app, known for its 2D and 3D editing capabilities, will no longer be available for download or updates. Existing users can continue to access it.

12 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Discontinue Paint 3D, Removal Set for November 2024

Microsoft will discontinue Paint 3D, ceasing updates and removing it from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024. Existing users can still use the app, but new downloads and future updates will be unavailable.

11 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Discontinue Paint 3D, Removal from Store Set for November 4

Redmond has announced the discontinuation of Paint 3D, effective November 4. Launched in 2017 with Windows 10 Creators Update, the app struggled to gain traction. Users can still use it post-November, but updates will cease. This move aligns with Microsoft's transition to Windows 11.

11 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Discontinue Paint 3D, Focus Shifts to Classic Paint

Microsoft will discontinue Paint 3D and remove it from the Microsoft Store starting November 4. The software, previously removed from pre-installed apps in 2021, remains available for free download for Windows 10 and 11 users. Microsoft is now focusing on updating the classic Paint application with new AI-driven features.

11 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Retire Paint 3D, Focus on Enhancing Classic Paint App

Microsoft announced that Paint 3D will be retired on November 4, 2024, and will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store. Launched in 2017, Paint 3D focused on 3D modeling but failed to capture a mainstream audience. Key features have been integrated into the classic Paint app.

10 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Discontinue Paint 3D App, Removal Set for November 4

Microsoft is winding down its Paint 3D application, ceasing updates and removing it from the Microsoft Store on November 4. Launched in 2017, Paint 3D aimed to merge 2D editing with 3D modeling but faced criticism for lacking key photo-editing features. It was removed from default Windows 10 apps in 2021.

10 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Retire Paint 3D, Focus Shifts to Enhancing Classic Paint

Microsoft will retire Paint 3D, ceasing updates and downloads after November 4. Low user engagement led to its removal from Windows 10 clean installations in 2021. Meanwhile, Microsoft is enhancing the classic Paint app with new features for Windows 10 and 11 users.

10 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Retire Paint 3D, Focus Shifts Back to Original Paint

Microsoft is retiring its Paint 3D application on November 4th, citing a decline in user engagement. No further downloads or updates will be available after this date. The company will focus on enhancing the original Paint application, which remains popular among users.

10 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Remove Paint 3D from Store, Cease Updates Starting Nov 4

Microsoft will remove the Paint 3D app from the Microsoft Store on November 4, ending all updates. Users with the app installed can continue using it without interruption.

10 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Delist Paint 3D App from Store on November 4

Microsoft will delist the Paint 3D app from the Microsoft Store on November 4, ceasing updates. Launched in 2017, the app struggled to gain traction. Users are advised to explore alternative 3D modeling software, though the app remains accessible post-removal.