14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has brought the Paint app to the Microsoft Store, so soon enough, users would be able to get it just like any other application for Windows 10.
The software giant has announced that Paint would make its way to the Microsoft Store a long time ago, but the company hasn’t shared any new specifics in this regard, so today’s news certainly comes as a little surprise.
But as pointed out by AL, Paint isn’t yet available for download from the Store, though given the listing is already live, it shouldn’t take too long before the download links are up and running.
The Paint 3D bet
The Windows 10 Creators Update introduced the new-generation Paint replacement called Paint 3D, with Microsoft rolling it out as a major overhaul that would specifically push the traditional solution to a completely new level.
But Paint 3D, on the other hand, has failed to gain traction, with most people sticking with the classic Paint for small edits and basic things.
And now Microsoft too is backtracking on its bet for Paint 3D, with the company to no longer pre-install the application on Windows 10 beginning with a future operating system update.
“3D Viewer and Paint 3D will no longer be preinstalled on clean installs of the latest Insider Preview builds. Both apps will still be available in the Store and will stay on your device after an OS update. So, if you upgraded your PC like normal, you shouldn’t see these apps changed in your app list,” Microsoft said.
In other words, in addition to the classic Paint app, Paint 3D would also make its way to the Microsoft Store in the coming future, so users would technically be able to download it at any time they want on their Windows 10 devices.