Paint 3D suddenly stopped Opening Images

[Pisanupp]

Paint 3D has abruptly stopped opening images (PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, etc.) and won't work with the 'Open with Paint 3D' option. Trying to open images this way results in an "Invalid value for Registry" error. While I can copy and paste images into Paint 3D for editing, I can't open them directly. My main app for viewing images is Microsoft Photos.

 

[robertjons]

If Paint 3D suddenly stopped opening images, try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Restart Your PC​

A simple restart can fix temporary glitches.

2. Reset or Repair Paint 3D​

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Apps > Apps & features.
3. Find Paint 3D and click on it.
4. Click Advanced options.
5. Try Repair first. If it doesn’t work, click Reset.

3. Run Windows Troubleshooter​

1. Press Win + I, go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
2. Click Additional troubleshooters.
3. Select Windows Store Apps and run the troubleshooter.

4. Check File Associations​

1. Right-click the image file and select Open with > Choose another app.
2. Select Paint 3D and check Always use this app to open files.

5. Reinstall Paint 3D​

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator (search "PowerShell", right-click, Run as administrator).
2. Run this command: Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MSPaint | Remove-AppxPackage
   
   
3. Restart your PC, then reinstall Paint 3D from the Microsoft Store.

6. Update Windows & Paint 3D​

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install pending updates.
• Open Microsoft Store, search for Paint 3D, and update it.

If it still doesn’t work, do you see any error messages when trying to open an image?