How to Install Paint 3D on Windows 11 After Microsoft Store Removal

Microsoft Paint 3D is no longer actively distributed through the Microsoft Store, but many Windows users still prefer it for quick image editing, transparent backgrounds, stickers, text effects, simple 3D objects, and lightweight creative projects.

If Paint 3D is missing from your Windows 11 computer, it may still be possible to install the final compatible Microsoft package manually.

In this guide, I’ll show you a simple way to install Paint 3D on Windows 11 using an AppxBundle package, explain what you should verify before installation, and cover a PowerShell method if Windows App Installer does not work.

What You’ll Learn

1. How to check whether Paint 3D is already installed
2. How to prepare Windows for installation
3. How to verify a Paint 3D AppxBundle
4. How to install Paint 3D using App Installer
5. How to install it with PowerShell
6. How to confirm the installation worked
7. What to try if Paint 3D does not open

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Use a clean screenshot showing:

1. Windows 11 desktop
2. Paint 3D open in the center
3. A simple colorful 3D object visible on the canvas
4. No unnecessary personal files or desktop icons visible

You do not need any special hardware for this guide.

You will need:

1. A Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer
2. Administrator access to the PC
3. Windows App Installer
4. A compatible Paint 3D AppxBundle package
5. Internet access for downloading the required files
6. PowerShell, only if the normal installer does not work

Important

Only install software packages from sources you trust.

Before installing an AppxBundle, always check:

1. Package name
2. Application version
3. Publisher
4. Digital signature
5. File integrity when checksum information is available

For version, installation, and verification information, you can refer to this Paint 3D installation guide.

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Create one simple image containing:

1. Windows logo
2. Paint 3D icon
3. AppxBundle file icon
4. PowerShell icon

Before downloading anything, first check whether Paint 3D is already present on your computer.

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Type Paint 3D.
3. Look through the search results.
4. If Paint 3D appears, open it and check whether it works normally.

If the application opens successfully, you probably do not need to reinstall it.

If Windows cannot find Paint 3D, continue to the next step.

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Take a screenshot of the Windows 11 Start/Search menu with:

Paint 3D

typed into the search box.

If possible, show either:

1. Paint 3D appearing in the results, or
2. No Paint 3D result

Before installing the application, check which Windows version you are running.

1. Press Windows + R.
2. Type:

winver

1. Press Enter.
2. A window will appear showing your Windows edition and version.

Paint 3D was originally designed for modern Windows 10 releases and can also work on compatible Windows 11 installations.

Knowing your Windows version is useful if you later encounter compatibility problems.

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Take a screenshot of the About Windows window.

Hide or crop anything unnecessary.

Search for App Installer from the Windows Start menu.

If it appears, your PC can normally open .AppxBundle files directly.

Picture: Windows Search showing App Installer.

Download the compatible Paint 3D AppxBundle.

Before installing, check:

1. File name
2. Version
3. Publisher
4. File source

For more detailed instructions, see this Paint 3D installation guide.

Picture: File Explorer showing the Paint 3D .AppxBundle file.

Double-click the AppxBundle.

Windows App Installer should open automatically.

Before clicking Install, confirm that:

1. The app name is Paint 3D
2. The publisher is Microsoft Corporation
3. The package details look correct

Picture: App Installer showing Paint 3D, Microsoft Corporation, and the Install button.

Click Install and wait for Windows to finish.

When installation is complete, click Launch.

You can also search for Paint 3D from the Start menu.

Picture: Paint 3D successfully opened on Windows 11.

If App Installer does not work, open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run:

Replace the filename with the actual AppxBundle filename.

If you receive an error, check the error code before trying other fixes.

Picture: PowerShell showing the Add-AppxPackage command.

If Paint 3D installs but does not launch:

1. Restart Windows.
2. Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Paint 3D.
3. Open Advanced options.
4. Try Repair first.
5. Use Reset only if Repair does not work.

Back up important Paint 3D projects before using Reset.

Paint 3D should now be installed and ready to use.

You can test it by creating a simple shape, adding text, or editing an image.

Even though Paint 3D is no longer actively developed, it can still be useful for quick image editing and beginner-friendly 3D work.