Paint 3D launched in 2017 as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update. It was Microsoft’s bold attempt to bring the classic Paint app into the 21st.
What just happened? Redmond is officially pulling the plug on its modern art app later this year. Users have reported seeing a new banner at the top of the app, announcing that Paint 3D will be removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4, with updates ceasing permanently.
Paint 3D launched in 2017 as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update. It was Microsoft’s bold attempt to bring the classic Paint app into the 21st century with new 3D modeling features, a sleek interface, and support for layers and transparency. The app even allowed users to upload 3D objects and incorporate them into their digital creations.
At the time, Microsoft seemed convinced that 3D content was the future.
