The Paint 3D app is shutting down and the app's removal from the Microsoft Store will take effect from November 4, 2024.

The Paint 3D app was initially released as an updated and improved version of MS Paint when Windows 10 was launched. However, with the app's discontinuation, Microsft plans to focus more on MS Paint paint in Windows 11 with the addition of several new AI-powered features. Besides AI features, MS Paint will also see the integrations of some of the best features from Photoshop.

This Microsoft app joins the roster of other Microsoft apps that have either been discontinued or removed as a service. Some of these include Windows Mixed Reality discontinuation and the removal of Microsoft Teams from Windows 11. The company also plans to end support for Android devices for Windows 11 in 2025.

Paint 3D and What the App Was About

The app is a free service that came as an add-on from Microsoft on Windows 10. Furthermore, this app lets users unleash their creative side and bring their ideas to life on a canvas. It has been dubbed the 'reimaged' version of MS Paint as it includes an updated design and more features. Users can make 2D drawings as well as 3D models.

The main difference between MS Paint and Paint 3D is that MS Paint is limited to 2D art. Whereas the latter lets users choose between drawing on a 2D canvas or utilising 3D objects. The app, unfortunately, did not take off as Microsft expected it to as other 3D creation platforms such as Blender took centre stage.

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