If you’ve seen the stunning 3D doodles and transparent background magic of Microsoft’s Paint 3D, you might be eager to install it on your older machine. But here is the hard truth: You cannot directly download or install the official Paint 3D app on Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 (32-bit).

Remember: A safe, working tool is always better than a risky, broken download. Enjoy creating on Windows 8 32-bit—just do it with the right software for your system.

If the download is not from microsoft.com or the official Microsoft Store, do not trust it.