That didn't last long. By 2021, 3D Viewer and Paint 3D were removed from the default app install list on Windows 10, meaning you had to install it from the store.

While introduced years ago as a more modern Paint app and pre-installed on some Windows 10 devices, Paint 3D's deprecation is unsurprising, given that it was never a default application on Windows 11.

Aug. 12, 2024 at 9:47 a.m. PT Microsoft Microsoft is pulling the plug on Paint 3D. On November 4, the app will be kicked out of the Microsoft Store and will no longer be available for download.

Paint 3D was a useful extension of the popular Windows image editing tool that added several new features. Instead of just 2D graphics, you could create, rotate, and edit objects in 3D.

Eventually, Microsoft began giving in to Paint’s popularity, giving it some of Paint 3D’s features in a 2023 update, including layers, transparency, and background removal.

Microsoft suggests those who need to view and edit 2D images use Paint or Photos. For 3D content, use 3D Viewer, it says. Original Story: ...