Once thought to be the future in the world of three-dimensional objects and an advancement from what had been seen previously, Microsoft has confirmed they’re axing Paint 3D.
Initially announced in 2016 through a Creators Update, the tool was launched a year later and aimed to overtake the original 2D Paint app.
After backlash and a call from users to keep the simple Paint software, Microsoft quickly caved and they instead added it to the Microsoft Store so they could update it more easily.
The fate of Paint 3D hasn’t been so kind though, as the technology company announced the future cancellation on Monday (August 12).
“Paint 3D is deprecated and will be removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024. To view and edit 2D images, you can use Paint or Photos. For viewing 3D content, you can use 3D Viewer.”
Paint 3D will soon be gone, along with Windows Mixed Reality
When the upgraded version was announced some years ago, it was intended to be used alongside Windows Mixed Reality. This is a platform where augmented reality and virtual reality experiences could be made possible, but this has also since been removed from Microsoft’s offerings.
With this being deprecated, it was just a matter of time before Paint 3D had the same treatment as it was pitched that the two could work nicely together.
“Windows Mixed Reality is deprecated and will be removed in Windows 11, version 24H2. This deprecation includes the Mixed Reality Portal app, Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR, and Steam VR Beta.
“Existing Windows Mixed Reality devices will continue to work with Steam through November 2026, if users remain on their current released version of Windows 11, version 23H2. After November 2026, Windows Mixed Reality will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates,” said the team on its deprecated features page.
Featured Image: Via Microsoft Paint 3D page
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