Microsoft has announced the impending retirement of its Paint 3D application, a decision that marks the end of an era for this modern creative tool. As of November 4, users will no longer be able to download the app from the Microsoft Store, and the company will cease all updates for Paint 3D from that date onward. However, those who have already installed the application can continue to use it without interruption.
What You Need to Know
- Microsoft will remove the Paint 3D app from the Microsoft Store later this year.
- Users will no longer be able to download the app starting November 4.
- The company says it will no longer provide Paint 3D app updates from that date.
Originally launched in 2017 alongside the Windows 10 Creators Update, Paint 3D was envisioned as a successor to the classic Windows Paint app. It boasted a modern user interface and introduced a range of innovative features, including enhanced 2D and 3D painting capabilities, support for PNG files, and layer functionality.
Paint 3D now includes a warning that says it will no longer be available to download starting November 4.
The introduction of Paint 3D coincided with Microsoft’s ambitious vision for 3D technology, particularly in relation to its HoloLens project. At that time, the company was exploring the potential of 3D object scanning capabilities for Windows Phones, which would have seamlessly integrated with both Paint 3D and HoloLens.
