Ready to rediscover a beloved fan-favorite image editing app?

It’s a long-awaited update that brings it in line with the modern Windows 11 interface.

We’ll help you understand what these updates are, how they work, and where to locate them.

Laptop on the Windows 11 settings screen coming out of a toggle button.

How Do I Get The New Microsoft Paint?

In the list of apps you should see Paint listed.

If not, the new version is not yet available to you.

The Razer Blade 16 2025 gaming laptop sitting open on a desk.

Select “Get Updates” from the upper right.

Once the update is complete, check your version of Paint.

You are looking for 11.2304.17.0, or later.

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Improved support for keyboard shortcuts and access keys will also help enhance the user experience as well as accessibility.

Dark Mode for Paint

One of the biggest updates coming to Paint is Dark Mode.

This includes the ability to manually enter an exact percentage value in the dropdown menu.

Paint app listed in Microsoft Store’s library with yellow circle drawn around it

A great shortcut if you are constantly adjusting your desktop workspace as you start to multitask.

Microsoft once tried to retire and replace Paint but have now reversed course.

Screenshot of modernized design of app’s window with rounded corners and more distinct separator lines between tools

Paint’s settings menu with App theme options of Light, Dark, and System setting

Zoom levels in Microsoft Paint.