Microsoft removed Windows’ 3D Viewer app from the Microsoft Store, halting new downloads. The company is on the application page June 30, 2026 It has already announced that it will not offer downloads and updates for 3D Viewer afterwards. This decision especially affects users who quickly view 3D models during the Windows 10 era.
3D Viewer, along with Windows 10, was one of the tools that Microsoft highlighted in its 3D and mixed reality-focused era. Users could open 3D models through the application, examine them from different angles, and perform basic imaging operations without the need for additional software. However, Microsoft did not move this application to the center of the default experience on the Windows 11 side.
Existing installations continue to work
Users who have previously installed the application on their computers can continue to use 3D Viewer. However, if you uninstall the application, you will no longer see the option to re-download it from Microsoft Store. Microsoft also turned off FBX file support by default in 3D Viewer due to a security vulnerability in February 2024.
This step shows that Microsoft is gradually leaving its old 3D tools behind. The company also released Paint 3D November 4, 2024 It was removed from Microsoft Store on . Long story short, 3D Viewer won’t affect the majority of everyday users, but Windows users who quickly check out 3D files will now have to turn to alternative tools.