Windows 10: Paint 3d won't save any files

For some reason Paint 3D won't save any of my files.

It doesn't matter what type I save it as, it still shows as couldn't save.

I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling it


Can anyone tell me where I'm going wrong or what I should try next?

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Paint 3D and save as video option

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

You may try the steps listed below and check if it works:

Run App troubleshooter

• Refer to
  fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.
  

Reset Paint 3D app:

• Open ‘Settings’ and click on ‘Update and Security’.
  
• Click on ‘Apps’ and choose ‘Apps and features’.
  
• Locate the ‘Paint 3D’ app and click on it.
  
• Select ‘Advanced options’ and choose ‘Reset’.
  
• Wait for the reset to complete.
  
• Close settings, launch ‘Paint 3D’ and try saving now.
  

Hope it helps,

 

How to Merge pictures using Paint 3D?

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you are facing issues in merging four scans in Paint 3D. I’ll help you with the steps to merge the four scanned files. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Type Paint 3D in the search bar on the
   Taskbar.
   
2. Select the Paint 3D application and open it.
   
3. Click on New to create a new Canvas.
   
4. Now, click on Menu.
   
5. Click on Insert and click on
   Browse files.
   
6. Select the files that you want to import.
   
7. Adjust the files as per your requirements.
   
8. Click on Menu and click on
   Save to save the file.
   

You can refer the article Art tools in Paint 3D to know more about
the Tools of Paint 3D.

Hope it helps.

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Importing Files in Paint 3D

Hi,

To better assist you, we'd like to know some information:

• What is the Windows build and version of your computer?
• Can you send us a picture or list of available file types in Paint 3D?
• We're you able to import an .stl file in Paint 3D before?

We're looking forward to your reply.