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.

Paint 3D's impending demise was revealed through a banner that appears for some people in the app itself. But if you're a fan, there is some good news.

According to a banner that's appeared in-app, Paint 3D won't be available in the Microsoft Store starting on November 4 of this year.

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.

To take Copilot 3D for a spin, browse to the Copilot 3D website and sign in with your Microsoft account. To get some inspiration, you can view the existing 3D models generated by other people.

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: ...