It is a favorite app among emerging artists.
But Microsoft will quietly kill off Paint 3D later this year, a leaker has revealed.
The news was first reported by famous leaker ‘phantomofearth’, who spotted a banner in the Paint 3D app.
‘Paint 3D now has a banner stating that it will no longer receive updates or be available in the Microsoft Store as of November 4th,’ they posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The news has not gone down well with fans of the app, with one calling it “the end of an era.”
Paint 3D was first released in 2017 and quickly became a favorite app for artists. Unlike its predecessor, Paint, the app allowed users to create three-dimensional masterpieces that they could play with from all angles.
Paint 3D was first released in 2017 and quickly became a favorite app for artists.
Unlike its predecessor, Paint, the app allowed users to create three-dimensional masterpieces that they could play with from all angles.
‘Whether you’re an artist or just want to try out some doodling, Paint 3D lets you unleash your creativity and easily bring your ideas to life,’ reads a description on the Microsoft Store.
Now, some users have started seeing a banner inside the app confirming that it will soon be removed.
“Paint 3D will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store or receive future updates after November 4, 2024,” the banner reads.
The news was first reported by famous leaker ‘phantomofearth’, who spotted a banner in the Paint 3D app. ‘Paint 3D now has a banner stating that it will no longer receive updates or be available in the Microsoft Store starting November 4th,’ they posted on X (formerly Twitter).
It’s a favorite app among budding artists, but Microsoft will secretly kill off Paint 3D later this year, a leaker has revealed.
In response to phantomofearth’s tweets, several fans responded to express their disappointment at the news.
“It’s a shame, honestly. They could have integrated it into regular Paint,” wrote one user.
Another added: “It’s better than the classic MS Paint and it doesn’t have AI or MS accounts unlike the new Paint. It’s just good and should stay that way.”
And one joked: ‘Paint was going to be replaced by Paint 3D, now Paint 3D will be replaced by Paint lol’.
If you already have Paint 3D installed on your PC, the app will likely continue to work beyond November 4.
The news has not gone down well with fans of the app, with one calling it the “end of an era.”
In response to phantomofearth’s tweets, several fans have responded to express their disappointment at the news. “It’s a shame, honestly. They could have integrated it into regular Paint,” wrote one user.
One user joked: ‘Paint was going to be replaced by Paint 3D, now Paint 3D will be replaced by Paint lol’
However, after that date it will no longer be available for download from the Microsoft Store and will no longer receive updates.
The news comes shortly after Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11’s Start menu will soon feature ads.
Microsoft says the ads are intended to allow users to find “some of the great apps that are available.”
In the update notes, the company writes: ‘The Recommended section of the Start menu will display some apps from the Microsoft Store.
‘These apps come from a small group of selected developers.’