Microsoft Paint is back from the dead, and we’re as surprised as you

Microsoft Paint
(Image credit: Microsoft)

Cast your mind back to the primitive days of digital art and one software will likely bring back fond memories – good ol' Microsoft Paint. While there are plenty of digital art software options available today, many of us made our humble beginnings on MS Paint, and now with its slew of new AI updates, I think it's time we revisited our old friend.

Admittedly MS Paint isn't nearly as glamorous as Photoshop or Procreate, but sometimes it can be good to take a step back and switch up our workflow. Lest we forget that MS Paint was sadly laid to rest in 2017 and this grand AI resurrection is potentially its last salvation – for nostalgia's sake, let's give Microsoft Paint a chance.

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot).