Microsoft Paint runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Arm support since version 11.2308.18.0. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.
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Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Version
- 11.2308.18.0
- Source
- Microsoft · Source
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Source record updated
- Mar 2, 2026
- Device test date
- Not recorded
An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.
- Microsoft Store ↗ Arm64 Sep 16, 2026
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What this means
Install choice
Microsoft Paint has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
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Microsoft · Source · Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.
Microsoft Paint on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Microsoft Paint work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Microsoft Paint runs natively on Windows on Arm. Arm support since version 11.2308.18.0. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.
Is Microsoft Paint native Arm64 or emulated?
Microsoft Paint ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does Microsoft Paint work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Microsoft Paint is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.
Which version of Microsoft Paint added Windows on Arm support?
Compatibility is recorded from version 11.2308.18.0 onward — make sure you're on that version or newer.