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ThomasKing
Iron Contributor
Dec 01, 2025

How to revert to Windows 10 MS Paint on Windows 11?

I recently finally switched to Windows 11 after Windows 10 end of support, however the new MS Paint feels oversimplified and is generally just unfamiliar and strange, at least for me. Is it possible to switch back to the Windows 10 design?

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  • Fsdsdmmd's avatar
    Fsdsdmmd
    Iron Contributor

    It's possible to customize or revert certain aspects of Windows 11 to make it feel more like Windows 10, especially for apps like MS Paint and the overall user interface. While you can't fully revert Windows 11 to Windows 10 without reinstalling or rolling back, you can make several adjustments to improve familiarity.

  • Eliaspefo's avatar
    Eliaspefo
    Iron Contributor

    You can revert to the classic Windows 10-style interface for Paint on Windows 11, but it requires a bit of workaround because the built-in Paint app in Windows 11 has been redesigned with a simplified interface.

  • farleyduhaa7's avatar
    farleyduhaa7
    Iron Contributor

    In Windows 11, the classic Paint app is sometimes hidden or replaced by the new Paint app, and the ability to reinstall it via optional features may be limited.