Microsoft announces Paint 3D, a massive update to the classic image editing suite

Microsoft announced Paint 3D during the company's Creators Update event. The new release of the much-loved software suite offers an array of new features and functionality. It's now possible to take photos on the phone, import into Paint and transform items into fully rendered 3D objects. The company demonstrated this ability by taking photos of a sandcastle, which was then edited in 3D using Paint.

These objects can then be edited, cropped, rotated and more. The new 3D functionality ties into Remix3D.com for 3D objects available online. There's even the option to doodle with a supported pen into 3D directly. Those of you who enjoy using emoji, you'll be able to create and paint your own. Lastly, objects edited in Paint 3D can be shared on social media, including Facebook.

The new version of Paint 3D will make its way into the Creators Update. Remain tuned to Windows Central for more on Microsoft and 3D.

Rich Edmonds
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Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.