Paint 3D, launched by Microsoft in 2016 as an updated version of the classic Paint with 3D modeling capabilities, is being discontinued. Her departure coincides with the revival of the original Paint, which has received new features, including AI image generation.
Fate of Paint 3D
Decline of the 3D editor
Paint 3D, introduced in October 2016, was Microsoft's ambitious attempt to modernize the legendary graphics editor by adding 3D modeling capabilities and print.
Unexpected completion of the project
According to information published on tomshardware , Some users have received a notification that, effective November 4, 2024, Paint 3D will be removed from the Microsoft Store and will no longer receive updates.
Paint 3D now has a banner stating that it will no longer receive updates or be available in the Microsoft Store starting on November 4th. pic.twitter.com/ksPg1Irdjo
— phantomofearth (@phantomofearth) August 10 , 2024
Revival of the classics
It is interesting to note that Paint 3D, originally positioned as a modern replacement for the classic Paint, ceases to exist just 8 years after its launch. At the same time, its predecessor is experiencing a renaissance with artificial intelligence-based image generation tools.
Features and fate of Paint 3D
Despite the fact that Paint 3D offered advanced functionality, including working with layers, effects transparency, background removal and PNG format support, users often preferred the classic version due to its simplicity and speed. Microsoft integrated many of these features into the original Paint last year, which is likely why the 3D version was discontinued.
Glossary
- Microsoft is an American technology corporation, creator of the Windows operating system and a number of popular software products.
- Paint is a basic graphics editor that has been part of Windows since 1985.
- Paint 3D is a modernized version of Paint with 3D modeling functions, released in 2016.
- Windows 10 is an operating system from Microsoft released in 2015.
- Windows 11 is the latest version of the Windows operating system, released in 2021.
Links
Questions answered
What is Paint 3D and when was it launched?
Why is Paint 3D going out of business?
What features distinguished Paint 3D from classic Paint?
Why did users prefer classic Paint?
What changes have happened to classic Paint lately?
Hashtags
Save a link to this article
Discussion of the topic – Goodbye Paint 3D: Microsoft is closing the 3D editor due to low popularity
Microsoft announced the closure of the Paint 3D graphics editor from November 4, 2023 due to its unpopularity among users. Paint 3D, launched in 2016 as an updated version of the classic Microsoft Paint with 3D modeling capabilities, failed to gain a sufficient audience.
Latest comments
8 comments
Write a comment
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are checked *
Olivia
This is news! Paint 3D is being closed, and regular Paint is becoming cooler. Who would have thought? 🎨
Hans
Yes, Olivia, amazing! I've always preferred the classic Paint. It's simple and fast. While the 3D features were interesting, they are not often needed in everyday work.
Sophie
I agree with both of you! Classic Paint is nostalgic. And now also with AI! I wonder how this will work? 🤔
Javier
Sophie, I've already tried the new Paint with AI. This is amazing! You can create complex images in literally seconds. True, sometimes the results are... unexpected 😄
Giovanni
It's all nonsense. Why are these endless updates needed? Good old Paint was great just the way it was. All these newfangled things only make life more difficult.
Anna
Giovanni, don't be such a grump! Progress cannot be stopped. I'm personally excited about the new features in Paint. Especially removing the background is a lifesaver for me!
Piotr
Guys, did you know that Paint 3D was originally planned as a replacement for regular Paint? It's good that Microsoft listened to users and left both options.
Olena
Yes, Piotr, it was a wise decision. And now they've combined the best of both worlds in one app. I wonder what other surprises await us in the future? 🚀