After releasing beta versions of some apps, revamping the design of the Photos app, and Your Phone, The new test version of Paint is finally being released to Windows Insiders on the Dev channel. Microsoft is calling it “a modern version of the classic app,” and that pretty much sums it up.
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With Windows 11, Paint is getting its first proper visual overhaul in years. Since Windows 8, we've had this jarring experience where some apps were redesigned for the new platform, while legacy apps like Paint were left behind.
It's not just about rounded corners; it comes with a new toolbar and, as you can see in the image above, has new icons. The color swatches are now colored circles, and there are new drop-down menus for items like brushes. There’s also a new feature: a new text tool. It’s designed to make it easier for you to edit text.
The new Paint is being rolled out to Windows 11 users on the Dev channel of the Windows Insider Program. The new Paint is expected to arrive as an update to the existing app via the Microsoft Store.