Microsoft once wanted to kill Paint in 2017, but the plan failed. This drawing application is still maintained until Windows 11, even the appearance and features are updated by the technology giant based in Redmond, USA.
Compared to other drawing applications, Microsoft Paint's capabilities are indeed far behind. But its simplicity, speed and ease of use have made this app still a favorite among Windows users.
That's why Microsoft's decision to destroy Paint in order to make way for the newer Paint 3D application immediately drew criticism from users. Finally, the company made by Bill Gates melted down and gave up on removing the 36-year-old application from its operating system.
Microsoft even polished this image application with new features. In 2019 new accessibility features were given.
Now in Windows 11, along with the Snipping Tool, Windows Calculator, Mail & Calendar and other default apps, Microsoft Paint is also updated. Windows boss Panos Panay recently shared a short video showing the Fluent Design design language in Microsoft Paint.
The Paint app has been given a new icon, a window with rounded corners, and support for dark mode themes. The context menu has also been redesigned.
Like Windows File Explorer, the Microsoft Paint application will get a new header menu called the 'command bar' which will replace the ribbon-style menu that has been used so far. This makes Paint feel much more modern and optimized for touch-based devices.
Microsoft optimized the controls for tablet and desktop users. For example, you can click the 'A' icon to insert text directly into the image and change the alignment or font style from the new dropdown menu.
While it doesn't get advanced editing features, thankfully MS Paint doesn't lose its main features and is ideal if you want to make minor adjustments to your images.
You can still resize and crop the image. In addition, you can use Select Tools (star, rectangle, etc.), Eraser, Fill Tool, Pick Color, Pencil and Brush, Airbrush and others. Microsoft also appears to be testing a new way to select a brush type, and it has been optimized for touch-based users.
The new Microsoft Paint will start rolling out to Windows Insiders in the coming weeks.