Microsoft Paint 3D, a 3D modelling app that was introduced as a replacement for the classic Paint app, will be discontinued later this year. The app will no longer receive updates and will be removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4th, 2024. While it has been criticized for being underwhelming and lacking features compared to professional graphic software, many users have found value in its simple 3D capabilities. The app’s demise reflects Microsoft’s shift away from its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) strategy, which aimed to create apps that worked across various devices.
