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Graphic design application that helps users create, edit and modify 2D drawings and 3D models using various digital brushes and tools.

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Pros:

Easy uploads to 3d and transfers back to files. A generous variety of options, i.e. resizing, a number of brush styles to use with colors, effects, text options, reshaping etc.

Cons:

The faunts are very limited and I haven't found a way to import more. Some of the 3D images aren't very realistic, all of the libraries need to be updated.

Paint 3D ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.1
Value for Money
4.4

Likelihood to recommend

7.9/10

Paint 3D has an overall rating of 4.3 out 5 stars based on 93 user reviews on Capterra.

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Przemek
Przemek
Lead, Infrastructure Specialist in Poland
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best free graphic editor.

5.0 last year

Comments: I am very pleased with working with Pant3D. The projects I carry out using this tool are usually less demanding, but this tool is perfect for them. It contains what is needed without unnecessary additions. A perfect tool for beginners and those just taking their first steps in working with graphics.

Pros:

A major advantage of Paint3D is its integration with Windows and the fact that it is available in the operating system. Thanks to this, I do not have to look for graphic programs on the Internet. Using the program is very simple and intuitive and does not require any experience. Moreover, the program itself allows you to create simple but professional graphics that can then be used in publications or on websites.

Cons:

Sometimes Paint3D is not enough to perform more complex operations. For example, it is not possible to cut out the background or correct the image. AI tools are also becoming common, making work much easier and unfortunately still missing in Paint3D.

Micalen
Freelancer in South Africa
Computer Games, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Paint 3D: Powerful 2D and 3D designer

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: Overall I think Paint 3D is a great graphic design software and perfect for beginners. It does lack features to make it a professional option.

Pros:

I like that Paint 3D can be used for 3D models as well as 2D designs. This is very convenient! It is also built into windows so no external download needed. Paint 3D is very easy to use and has a lot of features. it may not be the best option for professionals but it is more than perfect for beginners.

Cons:

Paint 3D lacks features to make it an option for professional projects.

Marko
Photographer in US
Photography, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Paint3D Review

4.0 2 months ago

Comments: My overall experience with Paint 3D was fun and enjoyable but not impressive.

Pros:

What I liked most about Paint 3D was the interface and ease of use.

Cons:

What I liked least about Paint 3D was its lack of features.

Shaun
I do everything in US
Entertainment, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Paint 3D: A bare bones paint software, which oddly has a model viewer?

3.0 last year

Comments: If you run a company and want to use Paint 3D commercially, skip it and go get Krita for 2D, Blender for 3D. If you're some kid finding interesting applications on your parents PC, you're in for a treat. I don't like being harsh here, but it isn't good at really anything except the 'Magic Select,' which is still pretty neat, especially since stuff like it is normally only in paid software. It isn't bad, it isn't good, it's just there. Do I recommend it? Not really, unless you want to mess around with the goofy 3D stuff, which IS fun in its own way.

Pros:

Paint 3D is very straight to the point, which is nice, but it's also one of its weaknesses. Everything it has to offer is shown, which makes it very simple to use. It also has a feature which is in my opinion the best part about it, that's called 'Magic Select.' This allows you to select a subject (a character per say) and it will cut it from the initial image it was a part of originally. The 3D elements are a bit out of place, but hey, its interesting and you can even make amalgamations with the models it gives as a default. Also, a really cool thing you can do with these models is paint on them, but I don't know if you can export them as textures or not.

Cons:

It's very bland, and lackluster. Not much is there, other than another generic paint software that doesn't compare to the other things on the market (even in the free zone.) The painting elements are what they are, you can spin them around, resize or whatever you like in 3D. Thats it. Next is the 3D aspect of it. The 3D elements are laughable, and, in my opinion, aren't anything even compared to mobile 3D viewing/modeling software. It's pretty much just a viewer. From my knowledge it doesn't even let you use rigs. I don't know why the 3D part exists, but it's pretty much pointless unless you want some guy A-posing Infront of your drawing. Also, if you're like me and get stuck on a black screen and can't do anything in the beginning, well, that explains itself.

Abhishek
IT Infrastructure engineer in UK
Computer & Network Security, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great Built-in Freeware which helps in Visualising

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Best tool to quickly draft diagrams , drawings and posters , has no licensing issue, always free to use.

Pros:

Easy to draw figures and structures , has plenty of customization features

Cons:

Limited functionality when compares to solutions offered by adobe

Azizur
Network Operator in US
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

It has a large range of tools and features, allowing me to construct whatever I can think of.

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I don't have to pay anything to use Paint 3D because it's a free program.

Pros:

Even for those who have never used a digital art program before, Paint 3D is incredibly simple to use. I can get started right away because to the user-friendly design and the abundance of free training.From straightforward drawings to intricate 3D models, Paint 3D may be utilized for a wide range of applications.

Cons:

Not all of the functions found in more advanced 3D modeling software are present in Paint 3D. For instance, it lacks an integrated physics engine and a means of producing animations. Other 3D modeling software, such Blender or Autodesk Maya, is more powerful than Paint 3D. You might want to think about using a different application if you need to construct intricate 3D models.

David
David
IT Technician in Zambia
Verified LinkedIn User
Oil & Energy, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

David's Paint 3D Review

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: For simple image creation and editing, Paint 3D works great, is a very easy to import images and easily add other cliparts to the image.

Pros:

Paint is free to use and comes preinstalled on windows 10 and can be installed from the Microsoft store for free on windows 11.

Cons:

Paint only works on windows and does not support Linux and MacOs.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Quite impressive for what it is!

2.0 6 months ago

Comments: Great, especially in pair with a Surface laptop, an easier solution for those who can't be bothered by learning Blender or other 3D tools, which can be more intimidating

Pros:

The name might be misleading, but this isn't old junky and somewhat nostalgic Microsoft Paint; nonetheless, it still works somewhat in terms of 2D capabilities, I would say the proposal here is much bigger

Cons:

No straight-forward correction features or AI integration for image manipulation

BRIAN
Director Content, Design, Marketing in US
Internet, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

3 STARS FOR 3D

4.0 10 months ago

Comments: It has served me well and have never hesitated to take images there for editing or enhancement.

Pros:

User friendly for everything not too complicated nor intricate; stores your projects. Easy uploads to 3d and transfers back to files. A generous variety of options, i.e. resizing, a number of brush styles to use with colors, effects, text options, reshaping etc.

Cons:

It can be testy when trying to add text and when merging images. At times when coming out of text function the image does not appear with the text applied and needs to be redone.

Mario
Network Marketing in Spain
Market Research, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Useful and easy to use

4.0 last year

Comments: Paint 3D helped me to edit images without having to be specially skilled.

Pros:

It is easy to use even for somebody like me who I am not very skilled in editing.

Cons:

There mey be more direct application features, but it is good anyway.

Theo
Owner in US
Retail, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Paint 3D is a nice free Microsoft tool for basic photo editing

4.0 last year

Pros:

Paint 3D is included with Windows 10 and is a nice improvement over Paint for basic photo editing.

Cons:

Unlike Canva, Paint 3D has minimal "shortcuts" for doing basic tasks like creating new business logos.

Faten
Project coordinator in Qatar
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Paint 3d

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Easy to use, kids can easily make amazing models in short time

Cons:

No option to save models as obj , stl , or any other extension except glb

Sotir
Student in North Macedonia
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

How good actually is Paint 3D and what can you do with it

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: I always use Paint 3D when I need a quick edit for an image. I have Windows 10 so I open it with just 2 clicks(it is embedded in the context menu). I am not a professional graphic designer but I have used this software for some quite difficult projects and it has never disappointed me. The various tools it offers are very easy to use. You can work in both 2D and 3D. I suggest you try this amazing and elegant app, and you don't have to pay anything, it's available in the Microsoft Store for free.

Pros:

I am going to start with the fact that this software is amazingly user-friendly. The colors, design, and position of all the different tools are just perfect and it all harmonizes so beautifully with the whole app. You can do a quick little edit just to merge, cut, draw something, and add some object to your image or if you are a professional graphic designer or just wanna be a little more creative you can experiment with the more advanced artistic tools and make full 3D projects. The best thing is that Paint 3D is free and you can try it right away.

Cons:

My opinion is that the canvas in the original Paint app was a little better than this. Maybe a lot will disagree with me but that is just what I think. That's in view of the fact that with the original paint I feel like you had a little bit more control with the canvas when placing the image. Other than that this software is better in every aspect of the editing process.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Very good software.

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Paint 3D has helped me a lot, mainly in quick editions, although it is a bit complicated to use in terms of getting 100% of its benefits.

Pros:

Although it is practically free software, what it offers you is more than enough to do a great job.

Cons:

It should have more features, and maybe it should look more professional.

Mustafa
Mamaging Partner in Türkiye
Management Consulting, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Helpful for template designing

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Working with Paint 3D makes me feel fun. Besides it is helpful it has an entertaining side.

Pros:

This software is coming with Windows 10. So it is easy to reach and operate it. I generally use it when I am working on the preparation of the first templates of the logo kind of works. In simple templates at the beginning of the work this software is very helpful.

Cons:

Of course this is not a professinal design program. And this is very time consuming. You cannot do measured detailed works with this program. For professional works you need better programs. I use this only for preparing the templates.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Libraries, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Paint3D comes with Windows 10 and is basically Paint on vitamins with 3D capabilities

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: A good step up for Paint on Windows with some great features and a nicer UI/UX feel.

Pros:

This is certainly a step up from the standard Paint on Windows - which has not really evolved at any great pace in the last 30 years. Paint 3D allows me to model in 3D but also it can be used for 2D shapes etc as well - so it isn't just a 3D modeller. It is basically Paint on vitamins and it certainly feels a lot better, the UI/UX is much nicer to work with and more concise. It is quite powerful but you can still use it to muck around - I think kids will love creating with the stickers. It's magic select feature works really well.

Cons:

I found it works best with a stylus if you want to do anything really serious, so if you just use a mouse it can be hard to get the precision right in those cases. If you are not doing anything too serious with it, then a mouse will work just fine.

Kristoffer
Owner in Denmark
Graphic Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A great partner

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: It helps me do my job with perfect

Pros:

I think it is s combination of many features

Cons:

Overall i think it is a good product i think i can not say anything bad about it

Michael
Art Buyer in US
Graphic Design, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Not the best photo editing software, but great features for the fact that it's free

4.0 3 years ago

Pros:

It has a lot of features that are similar to Adobe Photoshop, but you don't have to pay for them.

Cons:

The tracing tool doesn't work as well as with Photoshop. And the transparent feature doesn't always work. And the color picker doesn't really select the correct color.

Donny
calibration/robotic technical specialist in US
Construction, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Paint 3D is very easy to use

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

I like the fact that it has so many features that allow me to do all the editing I need.

Cons:

The program is a little more complicated than normal paint but allows you to do so much more.

ozge
marketing specialist in Türkiye
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Tools for the Ones who want to turn Ordinary Images Into Extraordinary Ones

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: When you want to publish special messages for individual projects and/or corporate social media accounts, this tool is really useful. As a matter of fact, you are not supposed to know different and advanced programs. You can get creative outcomes without using complicated and time consuming tools.

Pros:

Thanks to this tool, you can have a chance to work on promising CASEs (Creative - Amazing - Surprising - Entertaining) and get remarkable outcomes

Cons:

It would be nice to see all probable options when you select effects

Gregory
Resale Liquidator in US
Wholesale, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Paint 3D is my go-to for altering photos.

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Overall, I am content with sticking with Paint 3D and will recommend it to others.

Pros:

I like the ability to go right to work on a photo or image without log in or other obstacles. Also, the many options available to reimage photos even add content.

Cons:

I have not yet discovered if there is a background removal tool, also did not know there is customer support available.

Dillon
Account Manager in Canada
Insurance, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Big step-up from Paint

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Love that this is free and has so many different features. I have used this to edit various pictures and photos and discover something new every time I use it.

Cons:

Can take some effort and time to self-learn all the features.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Automotive, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Great design program!

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

I love how easy this software is to use. I made icons for my business with the program and never had any issues.

Cons:

You can only do so much with the program. If you want more advanced icons you need to upgrade.

Adolfo
CoFounder in Argentina
Management Consulting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Great product

4.0 3 years ago

Pros:

Easy tu use. It cover basic tools. Excelent to screen captures edition.

Cons:

It's not my first option. I prefer Photoshop for larger edition

Afnan
Interior design in Jordan
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

very good app

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Very helpful and good app, easy for everyone they don't use the professional design software they can use it easily.

Pros:

It comes with my device, I use it with my graduation project it was really very easy to use, simple and very helpful, the tools are simple absolutely not complicated, you can import pic to it to edit them ,and I use it usually to draw my furniture designs.

Cons:

the tools are very helpful and good but it takes me a long time to understand them perfectly.