Microsoft Paint Won’t Be Killed Off
Just like everything else in the world, things come and go – but not Microsoft Paint. One of the oldest graphics programs ever, it was granted a reprieve, thanks to its millions of adoring fans.
Check out this announcement of Windows Blog below.
What Happened To My Microsoft Paint?
MS Paint is here to stay, it will just have a new home soon, in the Windows Store where it will be available for free.
Read the entire news at Windows blog.
What Is Microsoft Paint?
MSPaint was the best code editor! #RIPMSPaint pic.twitter.com/xCTzIcD9Zb
— Igal Tabachnik (@hmemcpy) July 24, 2017
For those who don’t know MS Paint, here’s a recap. Previously known as the Windows Paintbrush, it is a graphics program known for its simplicity. You can draw (sometimes referred to as paint), create texts, and upload and edit photos. It also allows saving in different formats such as PNG or JPEG.
While it doesn’t have the same comprehensive tools such as Corel Draw or Adobe Photoshop, it makes up in its ease of use.
MS Paint has been around since the first Windows version, which was released in November 1985 and has been included in all Windows versions since then. In other words, this program is already 32 years old!
What Are The Microsoft Paint Updates?
Before the news broke out it was going to be discontinued, MS Paint had been receiving updates depending on the Windows version. In the latest ones, it tried to capture the illusion of actually painting – that is, you need to paint closer to the image. You can do more undo and change the size of the text box to accommodate more texts.
There are also more options for color palettes, and you now have the chance to widen your working space by being able to move it up or down even when you’ve maximized the zoom.
Where The News Comes From
Microsoft Paint has been around for so long that learning it might get the kill surprised a lot of people. The news came out after Microsoft Windows team released a long list of apps and programs that would be removed or deprecated in the next Fall Creators Update.
It’s important to understand the two possible scenarios since they can affect your use of the programs on the list. While both mean the apps won’t receive any more support, they still differ.
Removing an app implies it will no longer appear on the applications list. You can, of course, download it someplace else, but it increases the risk of downloading a malicious program. If a program is deprecated, it means it stays. However, it won’t receive any updates anymore and that it may still be removed in the future.
MS Paint will become a deprecated program. You won’t see it on the future Windows versions, so where is Microsoft Paint going to be? It will be on the Windows Store, available for free.
Keeping Expectations Real
Even if it is still alive, Microsoft Paint online will never be the same since Microsoft will integrate its features with Paint 3D. Furthermore, the lack of updates will make the program more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, it may run in conflict with your firewall. There’s also a good chance you won’t see this on the enterprise level (or downloading in workstations). And, seriously, not everyone is a huge fan of downloading.
Are you curious how you can draw on Microsoft Paint? Watch this video:
Will Microsoft Paint be discontinued? We don’t know. It may be saved today but not in the next update. The changes may also frustrate its beloved fans. Right now, though, we can savor the moment and enjoy the nostalgia this old program brings.
What are your fondest memories of Microsoft Paint? Share your stories – and works – with us!
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