Enable Dark Mode for Microsoft Paint App in Windows 11

You can now enable dark mode for Microsoft paint app in Windows 11. Microsoft has officially stated that its iconic canvas app will be redesigned for Windows 11 and will include new capabilities.

Microsoft recently rolled out (version 11.2304.17.0) for MS Paint app for Windows 11 that added support for Dark Mode. Currently, the same update is available for Windows Insider running the latest Windows 11 build in the Canary and Dev channel.

的revamped Paint app is now available for Windows 11 and is being tested by Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. If your device is in the production channel, when youcheck for updates in the Microsoft Store, you will not see the updated Paint app.

Microsoft is seeking feedback from testers in order to improve the Paint app. If you can’t wait, you may manually replace the old Paint application with a new version that has a dark mode enabled.

Note: When youturn on Windows 11 dark mode systemwide, it will influence the look and feel of both your apps and the system taskbar.

How to enable dark mode for Microsoft Paint App

To enable dark mode for Microsoft Paint App on Windows 11, use the following steps:

Step 1:Launch the Microsoft Paint App

On your Windows 11 PC, clickStartand type “Paint” in the search box. SelectPaint appto launch it.

Step 2:Go to Microsoft Paint Settings

Click on the设置(齿轮)icon in the upper-right corner, this will take you to paint settings page.

Step 3:Turn on the dark mode for Paint App

By default, Microsoft Paint will adapt to the system theme preference. Currently, the settings page in Paint lets you toggle between light, dark or “system setting” theme preferences. On theSettingspage, under theAppearancetab, you will find theApp themeoptions. From the list of options, select “Dark” and this will turn on the dark mode for Paint app.

Turn off the dark mode in Paint App

的Windows 11 Paint dark mode is easier on the eyes in dim environments. You can turn off the dark mode for the Paint app if you don’t like it, despite the fact that it can help minimize eye strain and make it simpler to work in the dark.

你可以禁用或关闭黑暗模式在油漆for Windows 11 with these steps:

• Open Microsoft Paint app on Windows 11.
• Click on the设置(齿轮)icon in the upper-right corner, this will take you to paint settings page.
• UnderSettings>Appearance> select theApplication Themesection to expand the options.
• Select theLightoption, which will disable the dark mode.