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3 reasons I still use Paint 3D even though Microsoft doesn't want me to

In November 2024, Paint 3D was removed from the Microsoft Store as the app was officially deprecated by Microsoft. But here I am in 2025, and I still use the software daily even though Paint has ...
Wired

There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It

Tech companies aren’t holding back when it comes to stuffing artificial intelligence capabilities into every app and piece of hardware they can, and even the most basic software tools are getting ...
PC Magazine

Farewell to Paint 3D: Microsoft Plans to Remove the App From Windows Store

According to leaker phantonofearth, Microsoft is displaying a banner in the app that says it will no longer receive updates and be removed from the Microsoft Store on Nov. 4. UPDATE 8/12: Microsoft ...
Neowin

Microsoft is retiring the Paint 3D Windows app on November 4Microsoft is retiring the Paint 3D Windows app on November 4Microsoft is retiring the Paint 3D Windows app on ...

Back in 2016, Microsoft was all about 3D. It revealed its HoloLens technology, and it wanted its software to offer 3D features as well. That's why the company launched a revamp of its Paint app for ...
The Verge

Microsoft Notepad can now write for you using generative AI

The new feature is being rolled out to Windows Insiders alongside new AI tools in Paint. The new feature is being rolled out to Windows Insiders alongside new AI tools in Paint. is a senior reporter ...
Windows Central

I switched from Photoshop to Microsoft Paint for these image editing tools on Windows 11

These five features in the Paint app will make you want to ditch other advanced image editing tools for these specific tasks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...