Do you remember or have you ever used Paint 3D? Back in the days when Microsoft was not obsessed with AI, but instead focused on investing in 3D experiences, Mixed Reality, the company unveiled HoloLens technology and wanted its software to also provide compatible 3D features. That is also why Microsoft decided to launch an improved version of the Paint application for Windows 10 called Paint 3D in October 2016.
But despite all the efforts, Paint 3D still couldn't become as iconic as its classic predecessor. That's why Microsoft abandoned the idea and focused on upgrading the old Paint to be more comprehensive with some pretty useful features.
Paint 3D is no longer available in the Microsoft Store, but that doesn't mean you'll lose your chance to try it out. In fact, you can still install Paint 3D if you want to try it again. Even though Paint 3D was developed and released in the early days of Windows 10, it still works perfectly, even on the latest Windows 11 updates, such as version 24H2.
How to Install Paint 3D on Windows 10 and 11
Installing Paint 3D on Windows 10 and 11 is pretty straightforward. All you need is the appx file of the version you want. You can download a collection of the latest Paint 3D versions from THIS link (including VCLibs packages) or THIS link (without packages). There is also a separate collection of very old Paint 3D releases dating back to 2016 from THIS link .
Step 1: Download the required files and extract them anywhere convenient.
Step 2: Open the folder containing the installation files and find the appx file you want. For example: Microsoft.MSPaint_2024.2405.19017.0.AppxBundle . Tip: Click View > Show > File Extensions to display the extension files. Alternatively, sort the folder by Type > APPX file .
Step 3: Open the appx file and click " Install ". You can also check the " Launch when ready " option to let Windows open Paint 3D after the process is complete.
Step 4: Now you can experience the application.
Good luck!
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